Viva El Gonzo
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Viva El Gonzo

Hotel El Ganzo, Mexico
17 artists

🎤Lineup

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Headliners
LP GIOBBI – Femmehouse
LP GIOBBI
Femmehouse
Jim James – Folk Rock
Jim James
Folk Rock
My Morning Jacket – Alternative Country
My Morning Jacket
Alternative Country
CORY WONG – Funk
CORY WONG
Funk
MIDNIGHT GENERATION – Dance
MIDNIGHT GENERATION
Dance
City of the Sun – Rock
City of the Sun
Rock
Dogs in a Pile – Jam Band
Dogs in a Pile
Jam Band
Eggy – Dance
Eggy
Dance
Kitchen Dwellers – Country
Kitchen Dwellers
Country
Leisure – Alternative Pop
Leisure
Alternative Pop
Mihali – Reggae Rock
Mihali
Reggae Rock
Mikaela Davis – Singer-Songwriter
Mikaela Davis
Singer-Songwriter
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong – Funk
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Funk
Stuart Bogie – Saxophonist
Stuart Bogie
Saxophonist
The California Honeydrops – Blues
The California Honeydrops
Blues
The Disco Biscuits – Jam Band
The Disco Biscuits
Jam Band
lespecial – Rock
lespecial
Rock

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✈️How to get to Viva El Gonzo

Planning your trip to Viva El Gonzo? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.

  • Nearest airport: Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), about 11 km from the venue.
  • Allow about 15 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for San José del Cabo 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.
Hotel El Ganzo, Mexico
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🛏️Where to stay near Hotel El Ganzo (Viva El Gonzo)

Accommodation near the Viva El Gonzo 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 San José del Cabo, 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 San José del Cabo.

Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.

🌤️Viva El Gonzo 2026 weather

Weather in Hotel El Ganzo in May 2026?

Typical weather

Overcast
Typical high29°
Typical low21°

Chance of rain: about 0% of days

2025Overcast31° / 18°no rainy days
2024Overcast30° / 22°no rainy days
2023Overcast28° / 21°no rainy days

Based on the last 3 years over the same period.

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🗺️Things to do near Viva El Gonzo

Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Viva El Gonzo. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.

Nearby, San José del Cabo and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.

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📋About

[Viva El Gonzo](https://festt.io/en/festivals/viva-el-gonzo-2026) transforms Hotel El Ganzo in [Mexico](https://festt.io/en/countries/mx) into a musical oasis from May 7-9, 2026. This boutique festival blends [indie rock](https://festt.io/en/genres/indie-rock), [psychedelic rock](https://festt.io/en/genres/psychedelic-rock), and [jam band](https://festt.io/en/genres/jam-band) in an intimate setting facing the Sea of Cortés. [My Morning Jacket](https://festt.io/en/artists/my-morning-jacket) brings psychedelic [alternative rock](https://festt.io/en/genres/alternative-rock) and atmospheric [alternative country](https://festt.io/en/genres/alternative-country), while [Jim James](https://festt.io/en/artists/jim-james) presents his solo project exploring [indie folk](https://festt.io/en/genres/indie-folk) and folk rock. [Pigeons Playing Ping Pong](https://festt.io/en/artists/pigeons-playing-ping-pong) ignites the stage with explosive [funk rock](https://festt.io/en/genres/funk-rock), psychedelic rock, and [funk](https://festt.io/en/genres/funk) fusion. [CORY WONG](https://festt.io/en/artists/cory-wong) delivers his unique blend of [jazz](https://festt.io/en/genres/jazz), funk, and [R&B](https://festt.io/en/genres/r-and-b), as [Eggy](https://festt.io/en/artists/eggy) explores experimental psychedelic territories. [Dogs in a Pile](https://festt.io/en/artists/dogs-in-a-pile) completes with improvisational jam rock. Viva El Gonzo celebrates spontaneous live music and sonic exploration in a paradise setting where art, nature, and creativity converge for a unique immersive experience.

📋Practical info

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Hotel El Ganzo
Artists
17 artists
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Official website
vivaelgonzo.com
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Lineup focus score

Focused on Rock (53%) with touches of Autre, R&B / Soul. Explore Rock festivals

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