Viva La Música is returning to SeaWorld San Diego for 2026, bringing three weekends of live Latin music, cultural entertainment, and food to the park from Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 17. The festival is included with park admission and free for annual pass members.
Headlining acts include Frankie J, Baby Bash, La Estrella de Los Bailes, and La Sonora Dinamita, performing at the Bayside Amphitheater on select dates throughout the run.
2026 Viva La Música Headlining Concert Schedule
Viva La Música at SeaWorld San Diego features four headlining performers across six concert dates. All concerts are included with park admission, with reserved seating available for purchase in advance.
| Date | Headliner |
|---|---|
| Saturday, May 2 | Frankie J |
| Sunday, May 3 | Frankie J and Baby Bash |
| Saturday, May 9 | La Estrella de Los Bailes |
| Sunday, May 10 | La Estrella de Los Bailes |
| Saturday, May 16 | La Sonora Dinamita |
| Sunday, May 17 | La Sonora Dinamita |
Frankie J is a San Diego native and bilingual Platinum-selling artist. Baby Bash is a Bay Area-based rapper joining Frankie J for the Sunday, May 3 show. La Estrella de Los Bailes originates from Villa Corona, Jalisco, Mexico, and is known for technobanda, cumbia, and regional Mexican hits. La Sonora Dinamita, originally from Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, is credited with bringing Colombian cumbia to international audiences.
Reserved seating is available at seaworld.com/san-diego/events/viva-la-musica.
SoCal Taco Fest Returns May 2-3
SoCal Taco Fest is back for its second year at SeaWorld San Diego, running Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 alongside Viva La Música. The two-day event features regional taco vendors, live music and DJs, Lucha Libre All-Stars matches, Chihuahua Beauty Pageants, culinary demos, and for the first year, headlining concerts from Frankie J and Baby Bash.
Taco Fest is included with park admission. Tacos, food, and drinks will be available for purchase.
What Else Is Happening at Viva La Música 2026?
In addition to headlining concerts, the festival area near Manta will feature local community performers and cultural entertainment throughout the run.
Local and special entertainment includes:
- Mariachi Divas by Cindy Shea: Sunday, May 10. Two-time Grammy Award-winning all-female mariachi group performing a mix of American pop, Mexican folk songs, and traditional tunes.
- Steel Pan Band: Caribbean Cumbias: New in 2026. A Caribbean Cumbia Steel Pan band performing classic cumbias at the Waterfront stage.
- Grupo Folklorico Herencia Mexicana: Traditional Mexican folklore through music and dance.
- Team Yonkes RC Lowriders: San Diego-based remote controlled vehicle club showcasing scale crawlers and RC lowriders.
- Papel Picado Banner Making: Arts and crafts for families, creating traditional Mexican paper banners.
- SeaWorld Viva La Música DJ: Latin classics mixed with SoCal sounds.
Viva La Música Food and Drinks
The festival features a culinary lineup of Latin-inspired food including Tostilocos with chamoy and Tajín, adobada tacos, carne asada, chicken tinga, sweet treats, and specialty drinks. Guests pay separately for food and beverages during the festival.
Tickets and Annual Passes
Viva La Música and all concerts are included with regular SeaWorld San Diego park admission. Annual pass members can attend all three weekends including SoCal Taco Fest with no blockout dates.
SeaWorld San Diego annual passes are currently available starting at $11 per month with up to 40 percent off for a limited time. Additional pass benefits include free parking, guest tickets, and savings on food and merchandise.
For park hours and tickets, visit seaworldsandiego.com.
FAQ
When is Viva La Música at SeaWorld San Diego in 2026?
Viva La Música runs Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from May 1 through May 17, 2026 at SeaWorld San Diego. The festival is included with park admission and free for annual pass members with no blackout dates.
Who is performing at SeaWorld San Diego Viva La Música 2026?
The 2026 lineup features Frankie J (May 2), Frankie J and Baby Bash (May 3), La Estrella de Los Bailes (May 9-10), and La Sonora Dinamita (May 16-17). All concerts are at the Bayside Amphitheater and included with park admission.
Is Viva La Música included with SeaWorld admission?
Yes. Viva La Música concerts and entertainment are included with regular park admission to SeaWorld San Diego. Annual pass members can attend all three weekends with no blackout dates. Food, tacos, and drinks are available for purchase separately.
What is SoCal Taco Fest at SeaWorld San Diego?
SoCal Taco Fest is a two-day event running Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 during Viva La Música at SeaWorld San Diego. The event features regional taco vendors, Lucha Libre All-Stars matches, Chihuahua Beauty Pageants, live music, and headlining performances from Frankie J and Baby Bash.
Is there reserved seating for Viva La Música concerts?
Yes. Reserved seating is available for purchase in advance at seaworld.com/san-diego/events/viva-la-musica. General admission to the concerts is included with park admission.
Source: SeaWorld Parks official press release, April 1, 2026
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