Expo Quillota 2026 opens with 11,000 attendees in Chile

The Expo Quillota 2026 festival commenced at the Estadio Municipal Lucio Fariña Fernández, drawing an estimated 11,000 people for its inaugural night. Led by Mayor Luis Mella, the opening event featured musical performances by Claudio y Marcelo, Los Vásquez, and Sinaka.

During the festivities, television presenter Karen Doggenweiler visited the Casa de Acogida Beatita Benavides, a municipal facility that has provided support and care for ill individuals for 23 years. Accompanied by Mayor Mella and director María Inés Faúndez, Doggenweiler toured the center to learn about its palliative care and community support services.

The event also featured high-profile media presence, with Doggenweiler and Julio César Rodríguez scheduled for televised coverage. Upcoming programming includes performances by Franco Simone, Esteban Düch, and Rodrigo Tapari.