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Latino Carnaval Returns to South LA September 26 With Ivy Queen, Snow Tha Product and Free RSVP at The Reef

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Latino Carnaval is back for its second year, and the free, all-ages festival lands at The Reef in South Los Angeles on Saturday, September 26, 2026, running from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Presented by Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren D. Price Jr. of Council District 9 and Happy Group, the carnaval brings live music, a Ferris wheel, family activities and local vendors to 1933 S. Broadway, just south of downtown.


The 2026 Lineup


Reggaeton pioneer Ivy Queen leads a lineup of more than 20 artists and DJs, according to the festival's Instagram. Performers confirmed on the official Eventbrite RSVP page include:


  • Ivy Queen

  • Snow Tha Product

  • LEGADO 7

  • Baby Bash

  • Lil Rob

  • DJ Quik


Additional event listings also name Suga Free, El As De La Sierra and La Sonora Dinamita, which performed at the inaugural carnaval in 2025.


Food, Rides and Family Activities


Beyond the stages, organizers are promising a Ferris wheel, kid activations and a vendor marketplace, making this an easy full-day outing for families across South LA.


What we have our eye on: the food vendor roster, which has not been published yet. The 2025 edition featured local food and arts vendors from the neighborhood, and a South LA carnaval is a natural showcase for the family-run kitchens that define this part of the city. We will update this post as vendors are announced.


A Record First Year


The first Latino Carnaval took place on October 11, 2025 at South Park Recreation Center, where Council District 9 reported more than 40,000 attendees. That edition was headlined by La Original Banda El Limón in its 60th anniversary year, with Banda Maguey, Baby Bash, Oro Sólido and Nina Sky also on the bill. Councilmember Price has framed the festival as a tribute to the Latino community of South Central and the culture it carries.


Know Before You Go


  • Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Location: The Reef, 1933 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90007

  • Admission: Free with RSVP through Eventbrite

  • Ages: All ages

  • Updates: @latinocarnaval on Instagram


Looking for more free festivals? FJM wrote about the LA Jazz Festival Caribbean Street Carnival in Venice this summer, and upcoming tastings and food events are tracked on our Food & Wine Festivals page. Openings and industry news run daily on LA Restaurant News.

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