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The Tecate Emblema festival, known for its eclectic lineup aimed at a multigenerational audience, held its fifth edition this past weekend (May 16-17) in Mexico City, featuring a star-studded lineup that brought together pop superstars like the Jonas Brothers and Louis Tomlinson, as well as Latin icons like the legendary Gloria Trevi and trap queens Cazzu and Lola Indigo.
The musical celebration also welcomed American businesswoman and socialite Paris Hilton with a DJ set that closed the festival, as well as Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson, Mexican artist Kenia Os and HYBE’s Latin boyband Santos Bravos, who joined Tecate Emblema following performances at Tecate Pa’l Norte in Monterrey, Mexico, and Colombia’s Estéreo Picnic festival back in March.
The lineup was rounded out by other major names in pop, rock, urban and electronic music, including Ha*Ash, LP, Mika, Sech, RuPaul, NSQK, Bruses, Christian Chávez (former member of RBD), Hercules and Love Affair, Emjay and a special appearance by Manuel Medrano.
This edition particularly highlighted female artists, with standout performances from Joaquina, Alanis Yuki and Juliana. Multiple tributes to the Queen of Tex-Mex, Selena, also stood out: Argentine artist Cazzu performed her famous rendition of “Si Una Vez” on Saturday (May 16), while the Mexican-American pop-country duo Ha*Ash surprised the audience the next day (May 17) with covers of “Como La Flor,” “Si Una Vez” and “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom.”
In total, Tecate Emblema 2026 brought together more than 91,000 attendees across its two days, according to promoter Ocesa.
Below, we rank the top 10 best moments from Tecate Emblema 2026, counting down to our absolute favorite.
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Emjay
Image Credit: Lulú Urdapilleta The Mexican singer-songwriter delivered one of the most dynamic and powerful performances on Sunday, rocking the Park Stage with her alt-pop infused with clear rock influences, to the rhythm of songs like “Drama Doll,” “Parasocial,” “Allison” and “Bellaka.” She also stood out with her electronic version of Julieta Venegas’ classic “Lento.”
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Lola Indigo
The Madrid-born star made a grand debut at the Mexican festival, where she performed “Tus Iniciales” — a track marking her artistic rebirth — live in concert for the very first time. The artist had previously sung the song in April at the Billboard Latin Women in Music ceremony, where she accepted the Artistic Evolution Award. Later, Lola delivered a surprise by joining Kenia Os on stage for “Fitty Fifty.”
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Santos Bravos
Image Credit: Lulú Urdapilleta Santos Bravos, the first Latin boy band from HYBE — the company known for forming successful K-pop groups like global superstars BTS — brought new recruits to their their own burgeoning fan army with songs like “MHM” and “VELOCIDADE,” which are part of their debut EP, Dual.
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LP
The American singer, whose real name is Laura Pergolizzi, reaffirmed on Saturday the strong connection she has with the Mexican audience, calling her fans “mis amores.” Her setlist included songs like “Girls Go Wild,” “One Like You” and “The One That You Love.”
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Zara Larsson
Image Credit: Santiago Covarrubias Although she didn’t perform on the main stage, the Swedish star delivered one of the most-anticipated performances on Sunday. During her show, the artist invited a fan named Leo to join her on stage. Her setlist included hits like “Never Forget You,” “Lush Life” and “Symphony.”
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Kenia Os
The Mexican star brought her K de Karma 2026 tour to Tecate Emblema, delivering a dazzling display of lights, dancers — and special guests Yerimua and Lola Indigo, who joined her for “Mamita Rica” and “Fifty Fifty,” respectively. Her army of “keninis,” as she affectionately calls her fans, showed their unwavering support, surrounding her with their energy and enthusiasm throughout the show.
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Cazzu
Image Credit: Victor Fuentes “La Jefa” (The Boss), as the Argentine trap star is called, was one of the headliners on Saturday, delivering a very emotional and powerful performance that not even the rain in Mexico City could stop. The show combined Argentine folk music with songs from her most recent album, Latinaje, as well as her older trap hits like “Nena Trampa” and “Sobre Mi Tumba.” She also performed her famous rendition of “Si Una Vez” by the iconic Selena.
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Gloria Trevi
The Mexican superstar — recently honored at Billboard Latin Women in Music with the Lifetime Achievement Award — literally flew across the main stage on Sunday, as she was lifted several meters into the air with the help of harnesses, astonishing her thousands of fans. Showcasing her vocal and dance prowess, the singer delighted the crowd with old classics such as “El Recuento de los Daños,” “Zapatos Viejos” and “Dr. Psiquiatra.”
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Louis Tomlinson
The One Direction alum returned to Mexico City after four years and was crowned one of the most celebrated acts on Saturday. His setlist included songs like “Lazy,” “Sunflowers,” “Imposter” and one of his most anticipated tracks, his solo version of the 1D classic “Night Changes.” The performance served as a prelude to his 2027 show at the GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City.
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Jonas Brothers
Image Credit: Laura Villegas Thousands of attendees were taken back to their teenage years when brothers Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas took the stage to embark on a nostalgic journey with songs like “Love Me to Heaven,” “Only Human,” “S.O.S.,” “Sucker” and “What a Man Gotta Do.” Joe wore a Mexican National Soccer Team jersey, a gesture that was celebrated by their local fans. Songs like “Video Girl,” “Runaway” and “Shelf” were performed at the audience’s request.
