The Rockódromo 2026 festival will take place from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 December in Valparaíso, for the first time with its stages at the Passenger Terminal on the waterfront and an opening concert at the Teatro Mauri SCD. It is the 22nd edition of the festival organized by Chile's Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage through its Rock and Popular Music Schools, and entry is free, the Ministry announced.
Information checked on 10 November 2026. The line-up is not final and the digital tickets will be released in the coming days.
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| Edition | 22 |
| Musicians on the bill | +30 |
| Regions represented | 16 |
| Economic impact in 2024 | $559 million |
Rockódromo 2026: dates and venues
| Date | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 12 December | Rockódromo Industria: talks and workshops for music projects | To be confirmed |
| Friday 11 December | Opening concert | Teatro Mauri SCD |
| Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December | Open-air stages and the Chilean Music Fair | Valparaíso Passenger Terminal (VTP) |
Source: Ministry of Cultures. For any of the three days you will need to download a digital ticket in advance; instructions will be posted at escuelasderock.cultura.gob.cl. The terminal will have a food court and service stands.
- 10-12 DecRockódromo IndustriaTalks and workshops for music projects.
- Fri 11 DecOpening concertTeatro Mauri SCD
- Sat 12 & Sun 13 DecOpen-air stages and Music FairValparaíso Passenger Terminal.
The Rockódromo 2026 line-up
The line-up brings together more than 30 musicians. Congreso, Joe Vasconcellos, Dënver, Hesse Kassel and Los Blue Splendor head the bill, along with guest bands from Chile's 16 regions and artists from Uruguay, Mexico and Colombia; more names are still to be confirmed (BioBioChile).
| Group | Artists confirmed as of 9 November |
|---|---|
| Headliners | Congreso, Joe Vasconcellos, Dënver, Hesse Kassel, Los Blue Splendor, Nano Stern, Titae Jazz Combo |
| Chilean scene | Cómo Asesinar a Felipes, Parada Mixta, Lophenz, Mashukaos, Victor Bulsara Banda, Sofy y las Gardenias, La Vaivén, Montse, Mora Lucay, Aka Rapa Nui, Inexplorados, La Turba, Ineino, Cámara Chilena de la Destrucción, María y Los Templos, Ignacio Ruiz, Finoli, Alexideral |
| International guests | Últimos Nietos (Colombia), Píldora Letal (Colombia), Geoblanc (Mexico), Juan Mariño (Uruguay) |
Source: Ministry of Cultures. The novelty is the Chilean Music Fair, with stands for representatives, musicians and programmers from each region inside the terminal.
A seaside Rockódromo: from the former prison to the waterfront
The first Rockódromo was held more than 20 years ago at Valparaíso's former prison, now the Parque Cultural. The two most recent editions were in Plaza Sotomayor and, according to the consultancy Evento Medido, the 2024 edition had a total economic impact of CLP 559 million on the city. "The invitation is to close the year with this great music celebration, and what better backdrop than the waterfront," said Culture Minister Francisco Undurraga (Ministry of Cultures).
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Edition | 22nd |
| Festival days | 3 (plus Rockódromo Industria from 10 December) |
| Musicians on the bill | More than 30 |
| Regions represented | 16 |
| Economic impact of the 2024 edition | CLP 559 million (Evento Medido) |
| Ticket price | Free, with a digital ticket |
Sources: Ministry of Cultures and BioBioChile.
How to get to Rockódromo 2026 and what else to do in Valparaíso
From Santiago there are buses to Valparaíso every few minutes, from CLP 3,610, with journeys of 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, run by Cóndor Bus, Pullman Bus, Pullman Costa and Turbus, according to Kupos (checked on 10 November 2026; prices go up in December). The Passenger Terminal is on the waterfront, next to the Merval train line. Mid-December is also cruise season: see the Valparaíso cruise season.
To make the most of the weekend, see our one-day guide to Valparaíso and the historic quarter, a World Heritage Site. For more music on the road, we have a playlist of music for traveling along Chile's coast.
Frequently asked questions
When is Rockódromo 2026?
From Friday 11 to Sunday 13 December 2026 in Valparaíso, with Rockódromo Industria from 10 December.
How much does Rockódromo cost?
Entry is free, but you must download a digital ticket before each day. Instructions will be posted on the Rock Schools website.
Where is Rockódromo 2026 held?
The opening, on 11 December, at the Teatro Mauri SCD; on 12 and 13 December, at the Valparaíso Passenger Terminal.
Who is playing at Rockódromo 2026?
Congreso, Joe Vasconcellos, Dënver, Hesse Kassel, Los Blue Splendor and Nano Stern, among more than 30 artists from the 16 regions and from Uruguay, Mexico and Colombia.
