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Sonido 18 Fest

September 18 – September 19, 2021 National Museum of Mexican Art
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Join us on September 18th and 19th for a two-day indie music festival. Sonido 18 Fest features local Pilsen sounds and beyond! Saturday’s line-up includes performances by local favorites like: Abel, Eleeza Silva, CEDEÑO, and international artists Girl Ultra, Zemmoa, Mi Sobrino Memo, and Sussie 4. Sunday’s line-up brings a dose of dusties, oldies and rockabilly featuring performances by local artists Jose Alfredo, Jesus Ramos, and Sonorama along with our guests from the west coast: Malik Malo, Cota & Like the Morning, Sarah “La Morena,” and Gizzelle. Sunday’s event will also feature lowriders on display!

This event will take place outdoors in Harrison Park.

This event is FREE. Please consider registering for your preferred date so we can keep you informed of any changes to the schedule.


Sonido 18 Fest Schedule

Saturday, September 18
2:00 pm: Mariah Colon
2:50 pm: Eleeza Silva
3:30 pm: Adam Martinez
4:10 pm: Abel
4:50 pm: Cedeño
5:35 pm: Mi Sobrino Memo
6:30 pm: Zemmoa
7:30 pm: Girl Ultra
8:30 pm: Sussie 4

Sunday, September 19
2:00 pm: DJ Volcán
2:40 pm: Sonorama
3:20 pm: Pachanga!
4:00 pm: Jose Alfredo
4:40 pm: Jesus Ramos
5:25 pm: Malik Malo
6:20 pm: Cota & Like the Morning
7:05 pm: Sara La Morena
8:00 pm: Gizzelle

This program is partially supported by the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events with funding from the Walder Foundation and by the Illinois Arts Council Agency.