A few days before its celebration, Guatemala is preparing to experience one of the most important musical festivals in the country: the Empire Music Festival (EMF), in its 2026 edition, where international artists come together to offer a high-level show.
The EMF has established itself as one of the most far-reaching events among young people, mixing music, community and activities related to this area. The event will arrive on May 1 and 2, 2026.
With renowned artists such as Grupo Frontera, Adam Sellouk B2B Script or Alexis y Fido, this is an event that is enjoyed among friends. According to its official website, in its 10 editions it has brought together more than 500 artists and 160 thousand attendees. The EMF was inaugurated in 2014 as a space that sought to position Guatemala among the great music festivals in Central America.
With rhythms such as electronica, rock and reggae, this space has brought renowned international artists and public favorites to Guatemala, such as Calle 13, J Balvin, Skrillex, Young Miko and Marshmello.
For this edition, the organizers highlight that in 2026 a new chapter begins for the EMF, loaded with talent, both with live performances and spaces dedicated to electronic music.
Date:
May 1 and 2
Schedules:
Friday, May 1, 2026
- Entry time: 13 hours
- Closing time: 1 hour on May 2
Saturday May 2, 2026
- Entry time: 13 hours
- Closing time: 1 hour on Sunday, May 3
Place:
Finca El Jocotillo, km 37.5 of the highway to El Salvador, Guatemala, Guatemala
Tickets:
Prices:
Phase 1 tickets (one-day tickets)
Dancefloor
- Entrance price — Q630.00
- Service fee — Q65.00
VIP (all inclusive)
- Entrance price — Q1,560.00
- Service fee — Q165.00
Phase 2 tickets
Dancefloor
- Price
1 day pass — Q710.00
2 day pass — Q970.00 - Service fee
1 day pass — Q75.00
2 day pass — Q100.00
VIP (all inclusive)
- Price
1 day pass — Q1,755.00
2 day pass — Q2,505.00 - Service fee
1 day pass — Q185.00
2 day pass — Q270.00
- Camping — Q240.00 (tent not included)
Line up:
- Amelie Lens
- Cloonee
- DJ Snake
- Galantis
- Border Group
- Illenium
- Kapo
- Mike Towers
- Subtronics
- Adam Sellouk B2B Script
- Alexis and Fido
- Bolus
- Caloncho
- Chelina Manuhutu
- Devault
- DJ Guestlist
- Dombresky
- Dominate
- Draxx
- Edgar V
- Innellea
- Jesse Baez
- Layton Giordani
- Morten
- Roz
- Saint Pacho
- Holy Braves
- Trace
- Victor Mendivil
- Armand G
- Bellakeopuntocom
- Suburban Bohemia
- Camila Orantes
- Glass Collective
- Nico Falla
- Non-trial
- Raffy Peyré
- Roberto Ruano
- Wongraphy
- Headwind
- wiko
Parking:
Q80 per day (cars, motorcycles and buses)
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