Santiago Rocks and Ginetarock announce 2026 festival lineups

The Santiago Rocks festival in Chile confirmed its 2026 program, scheduled for Sunday 13 December at the Hipódromo Chile. The lineup includes Argentine ska‑rock veterans Los Auténticos Decadentes, the classic Spanish duo GYT (Guyot / Toth), Chilean icons Los Jaivas, Argentine duo Illya Kuryaki and the Valderramas, punk band 2 Minutos, Chilean singer‑songwriter Joe Vasconcellos, and Argentine pop‑rock act Vilma Palma e Vampiros. A pre‑sale for tickets runs on 23 July.

Spain’s Ginetarock festival announced its 2026 edition set for Saturday 26 September at the Salón Municipal de La Gineta. Headliners feature Udo Dirkschneider with Peter Baltes performing Accept’s 40‑year‑old Ball to the Wall anniversary, vocalist Roy Khan (Conception/Kamelot) presenting the full The Black Halo album, and American metal act Seven Spires. Additional acts include Spain’s SARATOGA with new guitarist Charlie Parra, German band Xandria fronted by Ambre Vourvahis, and other metal and melodic groups.