Festival Ladera Sur 2026, Santiago's biggest nature, science and music gathering, holds its two main days this Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November at Parque Santa Rosa de Apoquindo, in Las Condes, from 10 am to 9 pm. The fifth edition, under the motto "The nature that moves us", brings together more than 180 speakers, 80 workshops and over 15 bands, according to El Desconcierto.
It is a plan designed for families, outdoor lovers and travellers spending the weekend in Santiago. Children under 12 get in free on all three days. Here are the prices, the programme for each day, how to get there and what else to do in eastern Santiago.
Festival Ladera Sur 2026 in figures
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| Speakers | +180 |
| Workshops | 80 |
| Small businesses | 150 |
| Attendees since 2022 | 60,000 |
Since its first edition in 2022, the festival has drawn 60,000 visitors, 400 NGOs, 400 small businesses, 60 bands and over 500 Chilean and international guests, according to the organisers quoted by Revista Velvet. This year it hosts 150 small businesses and more than 100 foundations and NGOs, plus educational activities for children.
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026 | Revista Velvet |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 9 pm on all three days | Revista Velvet |
| Venue | Parque Santa Rosa de Apoquindo, Las Condes | El Desconcierto |
| Edition | Fifth (the first was in 2022) | El Desconcierto |
| Workshops | 80; advance registration, up to two per person per day | Revista Velvet |
| Tickets | Ticketmaster | Ticketmaster |
Festival Ladera Sur 2026 tickets and prices
In general sale, a day pass for Saturday or Sunday costs 17,000 Chilean pesos and a pass for both days 30,000. The three-day pass, which included Friday, was 37,000 and the Friday ticket 8,000. For the weekend there are also packs of 4 tickets for 54,000 and of 6 for 80,000. All prices exclude the service fee, La Tercera reported. 17,000 pesos is roughly US$ 17 at the current exchange rate.
| Ticket | Price (before service fee) | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 14 or Sunday 15 | 17,000 pesos | 17,000 |
| Saturday + Sunday pass | 30,000 pesos | 15,000 per day |
| 4-ticket pack (Saturday or Sunday) | 54,000 pesos | 13,500 |
| 6-ticket pack (Saturday or Sunday) | 80,000 pesos | 13,333 |
| 3-day pass (included Friday) | 37,000 pesos | - |
| Friday 13 | 8,000 pesos (free until 1 pm) | - |
| Children under 12 | Free on all three days | 0 |
General-sale prices published by La Tercera on 9 November 2026; the per-person price of the packs is our own calculation. Check final availability on Ticketmaster and the Festival Ladera Sur website.
Saturday and Sunday programme at Festival Ladera Sur
Each day has its own theme. Saturday 14 is devoted to Conservation and Biodiversity: marine conservationist Alexandra Cousteau, granddaughter of explorer Jacques Cousteau, presents "The legacy of the ocean"; Bolivian biologist Paola Nogales talks about Leopardus tilcayo, the first new wild cat species described in over a century; and Argentine palaeontologist Diego Pol covers the evolution and extinction of dinosaurs. On stage: Otra Otra (for children), Metalengua, Amigo de Artistas and Joe Vasconcellos, according to El Desconcierto.
Sunday 15 is the day of Regeneration and Outdoor Life, with family activities and workshops. Highlights include "Fungi and Humans: An Ancient Relationship" by Chilean mycologist Giuliana Furci and talks on marine conservation, protecting the Atacama Desert and 100 years of national parks in Chile. Los Patapelá, Chinoy and Max Zegers with the Camerata Maule play before Kevin Johansen + The Nada close the festival.
- Fri 13 NovNature and Conscious EconomyNature Awards; DJ set by Matanza. Free until 1 pm.
- Sat 14 NovConservation and BiodiversityAlexandra Cousteau, Paola Nogales, Diego Pol; Joe Vasconcellos.
- Sun 15 NovRegeneration and Outdoor LifeGiuliana Furci; 100 years of national parks; Kevin Johansen + The Nada close.
How to get to Festival Ladera Sur
Parque Santa Rosa de Apoquindo is about a 10-minute walk from Los Dominicos station, the end of Metro Line 1. If you drive, there is free parking at Mall Plaza Los Dominicos when you validate your festival ticket, Revista Velvet said. With this weekend's heat, bring water, a hat and sunscreen: many activities are outdoors.
| Getting there | Detail |
|---|---|
| Metro | Line 1 to Los Dominicos, then a 10-minute walk |
| Car | Free parking at Mall Plaza Los Dominicos with ticket validation |
| From the airport | About 30 km via the Costanera Norte motorway; allow for weekend traffic |
What else to do near Parque Santa Rosa de Apoquindo
Next to the metro is the Pueblito de Los Dominicos, a craft village with ceramics, leather, jewellery and Chilean food stalls beside the colonial church of San Vicente Ferrer. If you are staying longer in the capital, our guide to things to do in Santiago covers neighbourhoods, hills and museums. And if the festival leaves you wanting more nature, today, Saturday 14, 26 protected areas have free entry for National Protected Areas Day.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a ticket to Festival Ladera Sur 2026?
17,000 pesos for one day (Saturday or Sunday) and 30,000 for both days, before the service fee. Packs of 4 cost 54,000 and of 6 cost 80,000. Children under 12 get in free.
Where and when is Festival Ladera Sur?
At Parque Santa Rosa de Apoquindo, Las Condes, from 10 am to 9 pm on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026.
Who is playing at Festival Ladera Sur 2026?
Saturday: Otra Otra, Metalengua, Amigo de Artistas and Joe Vasconcellos. Sunday: Los Patapelá, Chinoy, Max Zegers with the Camerata Maule, and Kevin Johansen + The Nada.
Do workshops cost extra?
The organisers say workshops require advance registration on the festival website, with a maximum of two per person per day. Check each one's conditions at festivalladerasur.com.
