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Michelada Fest Sets Union Park Return June 26–28 With Latin Mafia, Jhayco, Jessie Reyez and Sean Paul

Organizers pivot to visa‑secure bookings with safety training to prevent another cancellation.

Overview

  • Michelada Fest announced a three‑day run at Union Park in Chicago from June 26 to 28 with headliners Latin Mafia, Jhayco, Jessie Reyez and Sean Paul.
  • Friday opens as a free community day with a suggested $10 donation to La Casa Norte, led by DannyLux and Herencia de Patrones.
  • Tickets for Saturday and Sunday start at $89 at MicheFest.live, and children under five get in free with a ticketed adult.
  • The team rebuilt the plan after last year’s cancellation tied to visa losses and a tougher enforcement climate, booking artists with visas in good standing and adding de‑escalation training for staff and volunteers.
  • The relaunch leans on local partners with art by Sentrock, a second stage curated by DJ collective Sentido, a Gente Fina merch pop‑up, and 14 michelada vendors, with Union Park chosen for easier transit and parking.