Pimpinela opens Fiesta del Poncho 2026 in Catamarca, Argentina

The Argentine duo Pimpinela, composed of siblings Lucía and Joaquín Galán, headlined the opening night of the Fiesta Nacional e Internacional del Poncho 2026 in Catamarca. Their two‑hour performance featured a retrospective of their four‑decade catalogue, supported by dancers, giant screens and a live chorus of thousands of fans. The singers emphasized the festival’s youthful audience, noting it was their first appearance at the region’s most important artisan celebration.

The event also showcased emerging local acts such as the folk duo Campedrinos, but Pimpinela’s set—highlighting classics like “La familia” and “La trampa”—received the strongest ovation, underscoring the duo’s continued relevance in Argentina’s cultural scene.