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Vive Latino 2025 Brought Music Legends and Rising Stars Together
The 25th edition of Vive Latino has officially wrapped up, and what a weekend it was! Over 160,000 fans gathered at the Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City to celebrate one of the most iconic festivals in Latin America. The lineup was as eclectic as ever, mixing rock, metal, pop, regional Mexican music, and even electronic cumbia, proving once again that Vive Latino is a festival for everyone.
The festival was packed with unforgettable performances. Some of the standout moments came from artists like Zoé, Keane, Mon Laferte, Aterciopelados, Los Ángeles Azules, Sepultura, Kany García, Draco Rosa, Jarabe de Palo, La Lupita, and Astropical. Fans were treated to unexpected collaborations, heartfelt tributes, and even a blackout that turned into one of the night’s most emotional performances.
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Zoé Returns for a One-Night-Only Show
After five years away from Vive Latino, Zoé made their grand return with what they announced as their only performance of the year. Fans packed the stage to hear classics like “Memo Rex,” “No me destruyas,” “Vía láctea,” and “Labios rotos.” But the most magical moment of their set came during “Arrullo de estrellas,” when the crowd lit up the night with their phone flashlights, creating an unforgettable scene. “Congratulations to Vive Latino on its 25th anniversary. What a beautiful night! It’s great to be back here singing these songs!” said León Larregui, visibly moved by the audience’s energy.
Mon Laferte and the Strength of Latin Women
If anyone stole the show with emotion and stage presence, it was Mon Laferte. The Chilean-Mexican singer debuted a fresh short blonde hairstyle and a powerful setlist that included “Mi buen amor” and “Tu falta de querer.” A decade after her first appearance at Vive Latino, Mon took a moment to honor Mexican legend Paquita la del Barrio, shouting, “¿Me estás oyendo, inútil?” before diving into her song “Si tú me quisieras.”
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Aterciopelados Honors Soda Stereo
Colombian rock legends Aterciopelados also delivered a special moment, inviting Rubén Albarrán from Café Tacvba on stage to perform “La estaca.” They then honored Gustavo Cerati with an emotional rendition of “La ciudad de la furia,” a song Andrea Echeverri first performed with Soda Stereo during their MTV Unplugged session in 1996. The nostalgia hit deep, and the crowd sang along in unison.
Los Ángeles Azules Brings Cumbia to Vive Latino
It wouldn’t be Vive Latino without a huge cumbia takeover, and Los Ángeles Azules once again showed why they’re one of the most beloved acts in Mexico. The group’s set was so packed that moving through the crowd became nearly impossible. Adding to the excitement, Natalia Lafourcade, Ximena Sariñana, and Belinda joined them on stage to perform their collaborations with the legendary band. One of the most emotional moments came when the band’s vocalist dedicated the show to his recently deceased father, asking the crowd to give him a round of applause.
Jarabe de Palo Keeps Pau Donés’ Legacy Alive
Another touching moment came from Jarabe de Palo, who dedicated their performance to their late frontman Pau Donés. The band honored his memory by delivering a set full of hits, reminding everyone of his timeless music. “It’s indescribable to see this massive crowd in this beautiful country that Pau loved. Let’s remember and let everyone know that Pau will live forever in our hearts and in his songs, and as he used to say: ‘Let the music never stop’,” said the band during their performance.
Kany García’s Unplanned Acoustic Set
Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Kany García made her debut at Vive Latino, but things didn’t go as planned. Just as she began her performance, a power outage on the Telcel stage cut off her sound completely. However, instead of stopping, Kany picked up her guitar and sang without a microphone, trusting the crowd to sing along with her. “Confieso” turned into a magical moment, with the audience lighting up their phones and transforming what could have been a disaster into one of the most special performances of the night.
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Astropical Makes Their Live Debut
One of the most thrilling moments of the festival was the live debut of Astropical, the new supergroup formed by Bomba Estéreo and Rawayana. Their collaboration brought a blend of electronic cumbia, reggae, and tropical beats, transforming the Vive Latino stage into an epic dance party. They showed songs from their freshly released debut album, like “Me Pasa (Piscis)” and “Siento (Virgo)”, and also delighted the audience with classics from their individual projects, including “Ojitos Lindos” by Bomba Estéreo and “Dame Un Break” by Rawayana. “This album came out just a week ago,” said Li Saumet. “Thank you so much to everyone who’s already singing along, it’s our first time performing together live.”
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La Lupita Honors Lino Nava
The Mexican rock band La Lupita made their return to Vive Latino with an emotional tribute to their late guitarist Lino Nava, who passed away in 2024. The band also reunited with former vocalist Rosa Adame, giving fans a nostalgic and heartfelt performance filled with their biggest hits.
The 80s and 90s Pop Takeover
Vive Latino is known for embracing a wide variety of genres, and this year was no exception. The “Música para mandar a volar” segment brought together Napoleón, Yuri, Daniela Romo, Belinda, María José, Saúl Hernández (Caifanes), and Leonardo de Lozanne (Fobia) for a set full of pop classics from the ’80s and ’90s. Belinda, in particular, made headlines with her reinterpretation of Paquita la del Barrio’s “Rata de dos patas.” While her version wasn’t as aggressive as the original, it still managed to win over the crowd.
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If this edition showed us anything, it’s that even after 25 years, Vive Latino is still thriving, still growing and still uniting music fans from all backgrounds. We can’t wait to see what’s coming next!
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