AUGUST 9 & 10, 2025
Genoa Park, Downtown Columbus | 11 am-8 pm daily

¡Festival Latino! is a free, family-friendly event celebrating family and community with two days of children’s activities, music, food, fashion, art, and dance from the heart of Latin America.

DJ Cale

DJ Cale, born in Honduras and raised in Queens, has been serving the Latino community in Columbus for over 20 years. He owns The Cave Bar & Lounge, a multicultural hub for music enthusiasts. Known for his empathy and passion for music, DJ Cale was named the first “Padrino” of The Hispanic Heritage Parade 2023 by the city of Columbus.

Schedule:11AM Saturday, August 9

Ale Almanza

Ale Almanza is originally from Santa Marta, Colombia and comes from a family of artists, where she was instilled with a love for the sounds of her land since she was a little girl. After living in Mexico she settled in Columbus, where she has become a benchmark of Latin music. This year she received the Musical Artist of the Year award at the Hispanic Business Awards. She is currently promoting her latest unreleased single, “Adivina Que” with accordionist Maireth Zambrano.

Schedule:1:15PM Saturday, August 9

Carlos Rubio – Salsa Lessons

Take a salsa dance lesson from “The Salsa King of Ohio.” Carlos Rubio is an instructor at the Salsamante Dance Academy and Ohio’s all-time winning-est salsa dancer.

Schedule:2PM Saturday, August 9

Chupeta de Ajo, Tributo al Rock en Español

Columbus-based Venezuelan singer, songwriter, and musician Víctor Zancudo is a longtime local performer with a variety of bands. His latest, Chupeta de Ajo, is a rock group covering Spanish-language rock songs by bands from Venezuela and beyond.

Schedule:2:45PM Saturday, August 9

Salsamante Dance Academy

Salsamante Dance Academy has been teaching Salsa, Bachata & Cha Cha Chá in the Columbus, Mid-Ohio area for 12 years now. Lead by Carlos Rubio – Salsa King of Ohio. The high energy & rhythm that Salsamante brings will always make the Festival Latino more memorable.

Schedule:3PM Saturday, August 9

Michael Stuart

New York City-born to Puerto Rican parents, Stuart was influenced early by his musician uncle. He has performed alongside a number of Latin music luminaries, including Marc Anthony and Ricky Martin. He released his first solo record in 1996 and has released 10 records in all.

Schedule:4:15PM Saturday, August 9

El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico

Toledo-based dance company El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico (The Heart of Mexico) will demonstrate the beauty and charm of traditional Mexican dances.

Schedule:5PM Saturday, August 9

Los Rabanes

Los Rabanes is one of the most emblematic fusion rock bands in Latin America. Their musical career has positioned them as a leading avant-garde fusion band in the Latin music industry. They have earned a Latin Grammy Award (2007), toured worldwide, received international acclaim, and recorded with leading producers such as Emilio Estefan and Ruben Blades. Members: Emilio Regueira (guitar and vocals), Christian “Pipón” Torres (bass), Javier Saavedra, and Randy Cuevas (keyboards). 

Schedule:6:30PM Saturday, August 9

DJ Cale

DJ Cale, born in Honduras and raised in Queens, has been serving the Latino community in Columbus for over 20 years. He owns The Cave Bar & Lounge, a multicultural hub for music enthusiasts. Known for his empathy and passion for music, DJ Cale was named the first “Padrino” of The Hispanic Heritage Parade 2023 by the city of Columbus.

Schedule:11AM Sunday, August 10

El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico

Toledo-based dance company El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico (The Heart of Mexico) will demonstrate the beauty and charm of traditional Mexican dances.

Schedule:1PM Sunday, August 10

Golpe de Estado

Golpe de Estado is a young and modern band that excels in the subgenre of “tumbado,” a vibrant offshoot of the broad Mexican regional genre. Since their formation, Golpe de Estado has been dedicated to creating music that resonates with audiences, blending traditional regional Mexican sounds with contemporary influences. They recently released their debut single, “Hipnotizado,” which is available on all digital platforms and has been met with enthusiastic acclaim.

Schedule:1:15PM Sunday, August 10

Carlos Rubio – Salsa Lessons

Take a salsa dance lesson from “The Salsa King of Ohio.” Carlos Rubio is an instructor at the Salsamante Dance Academy and Ohio’s all-time winning-est salsa dancer.

Schedule:2PM Sunday, August 10

Daymé Arocena

Born in Havana in 1992, Arocena grew up immersed in Afro-Cuban folk, but also listening to cassette tapes of Sade Adu, her father’s favorite singer. After studying at the prestigious Amadeo Roldán conservatory, she became co-founder and band member of the Cuban-Canadian jazz collective “Maqueque” in 2014. With the collective, she launched several international tours and earned a GRAMMY nomination. Both her lead performances and complex vocal arrangements display extraordinary technical knowledge. Relying on instinct and intuition is how Arocena has managed her career since she burst on the international scene with Nueva Era, her prodigious debut album, in 2015. Now, she has fully reinvented her sound with Alkemi, a revolutionary and transformative fusion of neo soul singing, Afro-Caribbean beats, and slick new millennium pop.

Schedule:2:45PM Sunday, August 10

Salsamante Dance Academy

Salsamante Dance Academy has been teaching Salsa, Bachata & Cha Cha Chá in the Columbus, Mid-Ohio area for 12 years now. Lead by Carlos Rubio – Salsa King of Ohio. The high energy & rhythm that Salsamante brings will always make the Festival Latino more memorable.

Schedule:3PM Sunday, August 10

El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico

Toledo-based dance company El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico (The Heart of Mexico) will demonstrate the beauty and charm of traditional Mexican dances.

Schedule:4PM Sunday, August 10

Pirulo y La Tribu

Pirulo y La Tribu was formed in 2009 by founder Francisco ‘Pirulo’ Rosado Rosario, as an integration of classic style and modern times, combining salsa, Latin soul, jazz, hip-hop, urban, Afro-Latin, and world fusion music. The first of his projects to record was Calle Linda in the middle of 2013. Its single, “Loco Pero Feliz,” hit the Billboard Latin Songs charts in 2014 and in 2015 won the SESAC Awards for #1 Tropical Airplay SESAC Latina. In 2015, Calle Linda Golden Edition was released and nominated for a 2016 Latin Billboard Award as Tropical Album Artist/Group of the Year. Also in 2016, Pirulo y La Tribu became a 2016 Latin American Music Awards winner as New Favorite Tropical Artist and in 2018, again nominated for a Latin Billboard Award as Tropical Artist/Group of the Year. A follow-up, Calle Linda 2, was released in the early Summer of 2017. It entered Top Latin Albums within a week, and within three, reached the Top 10. Its single, “De Mi Que Hablen,” also entered the Tropical Songs charts. Featured artists participating in Calle Linda 2 are Olga Tañón on “Miro Pal Cielo,” and Ozuna with “Yo Soy Yo.” Released in 2021, Calle Linda 3: El Disco Nuevo, includes the singles “El Tumbaíto,“ “Pa’ Los Envidiosos,“ and “Dios,” and features guest artists Gilberto Santa Rosa on “No es Cantar Por Cantar” and Tito El Bambino on “No Le Temo a La Vida.” His latest production, Calle Linda 4: Salsa y Saoco, was released in 2022 providing new sounds and great music to enjoy. 

Schedule:4:15PM Sunday, August 10

Kinito Méndez

Dominican merengue star Kinito Méndez got involved in popular music at the age of nine while participating in his first band Pequeños del Ritmo. He went on to form a string of successful groups throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, including Cocoband, Rikarena, and Rokabanda. Méndez started his solo career in 1995, recording El Hombre Merengue, selling over 1.5 million copies with his song “Cachamba” topping the most important Latin charts. His combination of infectious, danceable merengue beats and humorous, witty lyrics made him an instant success. He continued recording for decades, notably paying tribute to his mentor Johnny Ventura with 1998’s A Caballo. 

Schedule:6:30PM Sunday, August 10

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A message from @michaelstuartoficial:
Hola salseros soy Michael Stuart El Mulato Rumbero desde Puerto Rico quiero que sepas que este sábado 9 de agosto estaré con ustedes en el Festival Latino en Columbus, Ohio, en el Genoa Park, downtown, asi es que los espero allá, llevo la Salsa calentita así es que prepárate porque si tú querías swing, WOW my swing, Bozuquín!

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Hello salsa lovers, I am Michael Stuart “El Mulato Rumbero” from Puerto Rico. I want you to know that this Saturday, August 9th, I will be with you at the Latino Festival in Columbus, Ohio, at Genoa Park downtown. So I’m expecting to see you there. I will bring the Salsa, so get ready because if you want to swing, WOW my swing, Bozuquín!

#FestivalLatinoCbus #GenoaPark #ColumbusOhio

❗ Debido a problemas con el proceso de aprobación de su visa, @danieladarcourtoficial, lamentablemente, no podrá presentarse en el Festival Latino este fin de semana. ❗ Dear followers and organizers of the Columbus Latino Festival, with deep respect and regret, I want to inform you that, unfortunately, I will not be able to participate in the Latino festival on Saturday the 9th as was planned. Administrative delays, beyond my control and the festival organization, in response to our Visa application, prevent us from joining you at this time. I deeply appreciate the organizers of the festival for considering me, and for the effort they make to bring joy through music. My commitment to you; my audience, remains intact and I hope to have the opportunity to share with you soon. Thank you for your understanding and support. With affection, Daniela Darcourt. #FestivalLatinoCbus

❗ Debido a problemas con el proceso de aprobación de su visa, @danieladarcourtoficial, lamentablemente, no podrá presentarse en el Festival Latino este fin de semana. ❗

Dear followers and organizers of the Columbus Latino Festival, with deep respect and regret, I want to inform you that, unfortunately, I will not be able to participate in the Latino festival on Saturday the 9th as was planned.

Administrative delays, beyond my control and the festival organization, in response to our Visa application, prevent us from joining you at this time. I deeply appreciate the organizers of the festival for considering me, and for the effort they make to bring joy through music. My commitment to you; my audience, remains intact and I hope to have the opportunity to share with you soon.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

With affection, Daniela Darcourt.

#FestivalLatinoCbus

Announcing a new line-up for this weekend! 🎶 ❗ Debido a problemas con el proceso de aprobación de su visa, @danieladarcourtoficial, lamentablemente, no podrá presentarse en el Festival Latino este fin de semana. ❗ Nacido en la ciudad de Nueva York de padres puertorriqueños, @michaelstuartoficial fue influenciado desde temprano por su tío músico. Ha actuado junto a varios famosos de la música latina, incluyendo a Marc Anthony y Ricky Martin. Su primer disco como solista fue en 1996 y ha lanzado un total de 10 discos. // ❗ Due to issues with her Visa approval process, Daniela Darcourt will unfortunately be unable to perform at Festival Latino this weekend. ❗ New York City-born to Puerto Rican parents, Michael Stuart was influenced early by his musician uncle. He has performed alongside a number of Latin music luminaries, including Marc Anthony and Ricky Martin. He released his first solo record in 1996 and has released 10 records in all. #FestivalLatinoCbus #GenoaPark #ColumbusOhio

Announcing a new line-up for this weekend! 🎶

❗ Debido a problemas con el proceso de aprobación de su visa, @danieladarcourtoficial, lamentablemente, no podrá presentarse en el Festival Latino este fin de semana. ❗

Nacido en la ciudad de Nueva York de padres puertorriqueños, @michaelstuartoficial fue influenciado desde temprano por su tío músico. Ha actuado junto a varios famosos de la música latina, incluyendo a Marc Anthony y Ricky Martin. Su primer disco como solista fue en 1996 y ha lanzado un total de 10 discos.

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❗ Due to issues with her Visa approval process, Daniela Darcourt will unfortunately be unable to perform at Festival Latino this weekend. ❗

New York City-born to Puerto Rican parents, Michael Stuart was influenced early by his musician uncle. He has performed alongside a number of Latin music luminaries, including Marc Anthony and Ricky Martin. He released his first solo record in 1996 and has released 10 records in all.

#FestivalLatinoCbus #GenoaPark #ColumbusOhio

¡Se acabaron los días de los tickets individuales para bebidas! 🎟️

Nuestros boletos de bebida ahora se venderán con un incremento de $4, con 1 boleto= 1 bebida no alcohólica (agua o refresco), y 2 boletos= 1 bebida alcohólica (cerveza o seltzer).¡Se acabaron los días de los boletos individuales para las bebidas!

🎟️ Para comprar, diríjase a la Carpa de Boletos de Bebidas en el centro del festival, junto a la Carpa de Información, entre COSI y el Escenario Fiesta. Aceptamos tarjetas de crédito, débito, efectivo y pagos digitales como métodos de pago.

Los boletos de bebida son válidos para cualquier día del festival. Se venderán los boletos de alcohol hasta las 7:30 p.m. cada noche.

*️⃣ Letra pequeña: Usted debe tener 21 años o más para comprar alcohol. Los boletos deben ser canjeados por bebidas. Todas las ventas son finales. No hay reembolsos por ventas o boletos no utilizados. Válido solo para el Festival Latino 2025. Las ventas de boletos finalizarán a las 7:45 p.m. cada noche.

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Gone are the days of the individual drink tickets! 🎟️

Our beverage tickets will now be sold in $4 increments, with 1 ticket = 1 non-alcoholic drink (water or soda), and 2 tickets = 1 alcoholic drink (beer or seltzer).

🎟️ To purchase, head to the Beverage Ticket Tent in the center of the festival next to the Information Tent, between COSI and the Fiesta Stage. We will accept credit cards, debit cards, cash, and digital wallet for payment.

Beverage tickets are good for any day of the festival. Alcohol sales will end at 7:30 p.m. each night.

*️⃣ Fine print: Must be 21 or older to purchase alcohol. Tickets must be redeemed for beverages. All sales final. No refunds for sales or unused tickets. Valid only for Festival Latino 2025. Ticket sales will end at 7:45 p.m. each night.

#FestivalLatinoCbus #GenoaPark #ColumbusOhio

¡Disfruta de la comida y la diversión que el Festival Latino tiene para ofrecer antes de la presentación de Dayme Arocena el domingo 10 de agosto a las 2:45 p.m.! Ella traerá su fusión de canto neo soul, ritmos afrocaribeños y pop del nuevo milenio al escenario Fiesta.

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Enjoy the food and fun that Festival Latino has to offer before @daymearocena performs on Sunday, August 10, at 2:45pm! She will bring her fusion of neo soul singing, Afro-Caribbean beats, and new millennium pop to the Fiesta Stage.

#FestivalLatinoCbus #ColumbusOhio #GenoaPark

❗ ¡Para su información! ❗ Por favor, revise nuestra lista de artículos prohibidos antes de dirigirse al Parque Genoa. No traiga estos artículos para que pueda disfrutar del Festival Latino. Los siguientes artículos no están permitidos: 🚫 Vehículos no autorizados en las aceras o en los parques, incluidos los scooters 🚫 Actividades comerciales, incluyendo solicitud y/o venta sin permiso de CAPA 🚫 Mendigar 🚫 Acampar 🚫 Parrillas para cocinar o fuegos abiertos 🚫 Alimentar a los gansos u otros animales salvajes 🚫 Drones 🚫 Consumo de drogas ilegales 🚫 Armas de cualquier tipo 🚫 Bebidas Alcohólicas (excepto si se compra en el lugar en el evento) 🚫 Envases de vidrio 🚫 Mascotas (prohibidas para la seguridad de los asistentes al festival) 🚫 Patinetas 🚫 Grandes estructuras de sombra que incluyen carpas y sombrillas (tanto para patio como para silla) 🚫 Apuestas de cualquier tipo 🚫 Neveras Portátiles 🚫 Bicicletas (para estacionar en áreas designadas) ¡Nos vemos el 9 y 10 de agosto en el Parque Genoa! // ❗ FYI! ❗ Please check our prohibited items list before heading to Genoa Park. Leave these items behind so you can get right to the fun at Festival Latino! See you August 9 & 10 in Genoa Park! #FestivalLatinoCbus #GenoaPark #ColumbusOhio

❗ ¡Para su información! ❗

Por favor, revise nuestra lista de artículos prohibidos antes de dirigirse al Parque Genoa. No traiga estos artículos para que pueda disfrutar del Festival Latino.

Los siguientes artículos no están permitidos:
🚫 Vehículos no autorizados en las aceras o en los parques, incluidos los scooters
🚫 Actividades comerciales, incluyendo solicitud y/o venta sin permiso de CAPA
🚫 Mendigar
🚫 Acampar
🚫 Parrillas para cocinar o fuegos abiertos
🚫 Alimentar a los gansos u otros animales salvajes
🚫 Drones
🚫 Consumo de drogas ilegales
🚫 Armas de cualquier tipo
🚫 Bebidas Alcohólicas (excepto si se compra en el lugar en el evento)
🚫 Envases de vidrio
🚫 Mascotas (prohibidas para la seguridad de los asistentes al festival)
🚫 Patinetas
🚫 Grandes estructuras de sombra que incluyen carpas y sombrillas (tanto para patio como para silla)
🚫 Apuestas de cualquier tipo
🚫 Neveras Portátiles
🚫 Bicicletas (para estacionar en áreas designadas)

¡Nos vemos el 9 y 10 de agosto en el Parque Genoa!

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❗ FYI! ❗

Please check our prohibited items list before heading to Genoa Park. Leave these items behind so you can get right to the fun at Festival Latino!

See you August 9 & 10 in Genoa Park!

#FestivalLatinoCbus #GenoaPark #ColumbusOhio

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