US EditionMichelada Fest 2025 canceled due to uncertainty surrounding artists' visas, political climate, organizers say
- Chicago’s Michelada Fest 2025, a Latin music festival scheduled for July 19-20, was canceled by organizers on Tuesday.
- Organizers attributed the cancellation to difficulties in securing international artists' travel approvals and the evolving political environment during the Trump era.
- The cancellation comes after visa cancellations affected a Mexican musical group featured on the lineup and highlights the ongoing challenges faced by international performers trying to tour in the U.S. Recently.
- Michelada Fest emphasized its commitment to fans by promising full refunds within 7 to 20 days and expressed gratitude for seven years of support, saying “this was not an easy decision to make.”
- The festival's absence will impact local artists, vendors, and community partners, but organizers vowed to continue supporting their comunidad and planning future events.
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Michelada Fest 2025 canceled due to uncertainty surrounding artists' visas, political climate, organizers say
CHICAGO — This summer's Michelada Fest has been canceled. In a message on the festival's website Tuesday, organizers said that "the uncertainty surrounding artist visas and the rapidly changing political climate," were among the reasons for canceling the 2025 fest. "This was not an easy decision for us to make. For seven years, we’ve poured everything into this festival to create something truly special for our community. Last year was our most …
Michelada Fest 2025 Has Been Canceled With Organizers Citing Artist Visas ‘Uncertainty’ And The ‘Rapidly Changing Political Climate’
Getty Image Latin music fans in the Midwest are upset. Today (May 6), organizers of the Chicago’s Latin music, Michelada Fest, announced this year’s installment previously scheduled for July 19 and 20 will no longer be held. In a statement posted on its official website, organizers of Michelada Fest 2025, which was set to be headlined by Anitta, Grupo Firme, Danny Ocean, and Luis R. Conriquez, outlined why they decided to cancel the event. “With…
Miche Fest Canceled Due To Concerns Around Artist Visas, Organizers Say
KENWOOD — A music festival highlighting Latino music has been called off about two months before it was supposed to happen. Miche Fest, previously called Michelada Fest, offers a two-day lineup of Latino artists, local food stands and “top-tier” michelada vendors. It was slated to happen at Oakwood Beach July 19-20. Organizers announced Tuesday they wouldn’t be moving forward with the festival “due to the uncertainty surrounding artist visas and…
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