The highly anticipated **La Onda Festival** has been canceled, organizers announced on Monday, February 23, 2026. This sudden halt affects the **La Onda Festival**, which was scheduled to take place on May 30-31, 2026, at the Napa Valley Expo. The cancellation of the **La Onda Festival** marks a significant moment for the regional Latin music scene.
Key Details of the La Onda Festival Cancellation
No specific reason was provided for the cancellation of the **La Onda Festival**. Organizers stated that the 2026 **La Onda Festival** “will no longer be taking place,” though they expressed a hope for its future return. Ticket buyers for the **La Onda Festival** will receive a full refund, processed within approximately 30 days via their original payment method. Attendees are advised to avoid filing chargebacks to ensure a smooth **Festival refund policy** implementation.
La Onda Festival’s Background and Significance
This cancellation impacts the **La Onda Festival** in what would have been its third year. The **La Onda Festival** debuted in 2024 and rapidly established itself as Northern California’s largest Latin music festival. The event was dedicated to celebrating Latin culture through a diverse array of music genres, with a particular emphasis on **Regional Mexican music**, alongside Latin pop and Spanish rock. In 2025, the **La Onda Festival** drew approximately 20,000 attendees daily. Headliners announced for the canceled 2026 **La Onda Festival** included Maná, J Balvin, Christian Nodal, and Ivan Cornejo.
Organizers and Past Successes of La Onda Festival
The **La Onda Festival** is produced by Latitude 38 Entertainment, the same team behind the renowned BottleRock Napa Valley. The **La Onda Festival** launched in 2024 with a strong initial lineup featuring Maná and Fuerza Regida, alongside Alejandro Fernández and Junior H. The 2025 iteration of the **La Onda Festival** boasted headliners such as Marco Antonio Solís, Carín León, and Grupo Firme. Organizers consistently aimed to provide an authentic experience at the **La Onda Festival**, highlighting local Latin cuisine and regional beverages, catering to Napa County’s significant Hispanic population and serving that community.
Broader Industry Challenges for Latin Music Events
The cancellation of the **La Onda Festival** is not an isolated incident within the live music industry. Large-scale Latin music events, including the **Napa Latin music festival** scene, are facing significant **Music festival challenges**. For example, the Bésame Mucho festival in Los Angeles was canceled in 2024. Factors such as difficulties in securing talent, artist visa issues, complex artist tour schedules, and the escalating costs of staging festivals can impact the viability of events like the **La Onda Festival**. This cancellation adds to the ongoing **Latin music event news** concerning the sustainability of such large gatherings.
Future Uncertainty for La Onda Festival
Organizers expressed their gratitude to the fans of the **La Onda Festival** and remain proud of the event they created. While they hold out hope for a future **La Onda Festival**, no concrete plans for its return have been announced. The abrupt cancellation of the **La Onda Festival** leaves a void for many fans and highlights the pressures within the industry, casting uncertainty over the future of this popular **Latin pop festival** and its role as a key **Napa Latin music festival**.
