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✈️How to get to Empire Music Festival
Planning your trip to Empire Music Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: La Aurora International Airport (GUA), about 11 km from the venue.
- Allow about 15 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Guatemala City or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Empire Music Festival (Empire Music Festival)
Accommodation near the Empire Music Festival site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Guatemala City, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Guatemala City.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Empire Music Festival 2026 weather
Weather in Empire Music Festival in May 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 83% of days
| 2025 | Light rain | 26° / 17° | 2 rainy days |
| 2024 | Dense drizzle | 30° / 16° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Light rain | 27° / 18° | 2 rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Empire Music Festival
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Empire Music Festival. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Guatemala City and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Empire Music Festival 2026: the electro festival in Guatemala
Empire Music Festival is the largest electronic music gathering in Guatemala. Over two days, this festival transforms the country into a premier destination for Central American electro, attracting thousands of fans to discover the biggest names in dance and techno.
The 2026 edition on May 1-2 welcomes major international electronic artists including GALANTIS in progressive house and AMELIE LENS in techno. The lineup explores different facets of dance electronic music.
The festival celebrates contemporary dance culture with spectacular stage productions and a passionate audience. It's the annual must-attend gathering for electro fans in Central America.
Two days of electro in Guatemala, May 1-2, 2026. Check the full lineup.
