By Giovanny Hernandez
Ozuna closing day 1 Baja Beach Fest / Quasar Media
Los Angeles, California (August 16 2025)-It feels like an eternity, but after the world was shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic, real life is slowly but surely returning. Like so many live events, Baja Beach Fest was forced to hit pause in 2020—logistical nightmares, financial losses, and health concerns brought everything to a standstill. But when it returned for its third edition, it did so with heart, rhythm, and strict safety measures. Proof of vaccination wasn’t optional—it was the golden ticket for everyone: fans, staff, artists, and production crews. Face masks were also a must. It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it.
Despite the hurdles, Baja Beach Fest didn’t just survive—it came back stronger, solidifying itself as a flagship for Latin music’s global takeover. The pandemic proved something powerful: even in isolation, Latin music became a lifeline. From living room dance parties to viral TikToks, artists like Ozuna, Karol G, J Balvin, Becky G, and Anuel AA exploded during those lockdown days—and when it was finally safe to gather again, they were ready to bring that magic to the stage.
The vibe during that first weekend back was electric. You could feel the gratitude in the air—everyone was just happy to be outside again, reconnecting through two of life’s simplest pleasures: human interaction and music. It wasn’t just a concert; it was a collective release. A healing weekend. And this edition of the festival? It was the one that changed everything.
The lineup was a dream come true: Paloma Mami, El Alfa, Lunay, Guaynaa, Myke Towers, Justin Quiles, Rauw Alejandro, Jhay Cortez, Mariah, Chencho, Sech—a full spectrum of Latin fire.
Friday, August 13
Karol G lit up the stage with hits from her KG0516 album, performing “El Makinon,” “Ay, Dios Mío!,” “El Barco,” “200 Copas,” “Bichota”, and even debuting her new single with Tiësto, “Don’t Be Shy.” The entire beach erupted when she closed with the anthem “Tusa,” fans screaming every word in perfect unison.
Closing the night was Puerto Rican powerhouse Ozuna, who took over with crowd favorites like “Taki Taki,” “Te Boté,” “El Farsante,” “Dile Que Tú Me Quieres,” and “Ahora Dice.”
Saturday, August 14
Myke Towers hyped up the crowd with “Mi Niña,” “La Curiosidad,” “Almas Gemelas,” and a killer “Fiel” remix alongside Anuel AA.
Guaynaa kept the energy high with “Rebota,” “Monterrey,” “Se Te Nota,” and “Chica Ideal.”
Chencho Corleone gave us bangers like “El Efecto,” “Desesperados,” and “Singapur.”
Farruko unleashed a wave of hits: “Pepas,” “La Tóxica,” “Baila Baila Baila,” “Relación Remix,” and “Obsesionado.”
And Anuel AA closed the night with “Real Hasta La Muerte,” “Súbelo,” and “Otro Trago.”
Sunday, August 15
Paloma Mami delivered a silky-smooth set with “Fingías,” “Not Steady,” “No Te Enamores,” and “No Te Debí Besar.”
Justin Quiles gave us “Loco,” “Orgullo,” “Contradicción,” and “Ponte Pa’ Mí.”
Becky G brought the heat with “Fulanito,” “Sin Pijama,” “Mayores,” and even surprised everyone by bringing out Banda MS for a genre-bending moment.
Sech kept it soulful with “Qué Me Contás,” “Otro Trago,” “Qué Más Pues,” “La Discusión,” and “X Ti.”
Rauw Alejandro made the beach bounce with “Todo de Ti,” “El Efecto,” and “2/Catorce.”
And finally, J Balvin closed out the festival with an unforgettable set that included “La Canción,” “Mi Gente,” “Machika,” “Safari,” and “Ginza.”
In a world where music is constantly evolving and cultural pride is louder than ever, Baja Beach Fest isn’t just riding the wave—it is the wave. This edition will definitely mark a before and after for Baja Beach Fest.
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