MAMACITA FESTIVAL
About this Event
MAMACITA FESTIVAL 2026: SECOND EDITION
The First U.S. Queer Latina Music Festival
Created by Queer Latinas for Queer Latinas. Produced by TASTE Takeover, a veteran led 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
We are back and bigger than ever.
After an incredible inaugural year, Mamacita Festival returns for its second edition with more music, more culture, more community, and more opportunities to connect.
Mamacita Festival was created to celebrate and empower Queer Latina voices through the power of Latin music, culture, food, art, and community. While our mission is centered on uplifting Queer Latinas, our doors are open to everyone.
To us, a Mamacita is someone who is confident, authentic, resilient, and unapologetically themselves. It does not matter where you are from, what language you speak, how you identify, what you look like, your race, your ethnicity, your age, your abilities, or who you love.
We are all Mamacitas.
Whether you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, attending with friends, your partner, your family, your children, or coming on your own, you are welcome here. Mamacita Festival is a place where everyone can celebrate culture, build community, make lasting connections, and be their authentic selves through the universal language of music.
Join us on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Hook Hall in Washington, DC, for an unforgettable indoor and outdoor festival experience celebrating Latin music, culture, food, art, and community.
What to Expect
Your ticket includes access to a full day of entertainment, celebration, and connection featuring:
• Live performances from local, national, and international Latin artists
• The DMV's top Latin DJs playing reggaeton, salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, dembow, Latin pop, and more
• A high energy Main Stage experience
• Indoor and outdoor festival spaces
• Authentic Latin food from across Latin America
• Latin cocktails, frozen cocktails, margaritas, beer, wine, and refreshing mocktails
• Latinx, LGBTQ+, women owned, and local small business vendors
• Art, fashion, handmade goods, and unique merchandise
• Interactive experiences and Instagram worthy photo opportunities
• Community organizations and nonprofit partners
• Raffles, giveaways, and special surprises throughout the day
• Family friendly programming from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• A welcoming atmosphere where everyone can dance, celebrate, and connect
Festival Theme
Denim • White • Pink Sneakers
Wear your favorite denim and white outfit with pink sneakers and get ready to celebrate in style.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Location: Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010
Festival Hours: 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Family Friendly Festival: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Children 12 and Under: Free with a ticketed adult
21+ Celebration: 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Why Your Ticket Matters
Every ticket purchased directly supports TASTE Takeover, a veteran led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces through year round cultural programming, educational initiatives, advocacy, and community events.
Your support helps us provide opportunities for artists, empower women, uplift LGBTQ+ voices, support local small businesses, strengthen community partnerships, and create spaces where people from every background can come together through music and culture.
This is more than a music festival. It is a celebration of identity, resilience, diversity, and belonging.
Come for the music. Stay for the culture. Leave with a community.
Stay Connected
Instagram: @tastetakeover | @mamacitafestival
TikTok: @tastetakeover.dmv
Website: www.tastetakeover.com
WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWFhOTm1yAI4kc7zpp2FXn
Meetup: Meetup.com/TASTETakeover
We cannot wait to welcome you to Mamacita Festival.
No matter where you are from, what language you speak, or how you identify, we are all Mamacitas. Everyone is welcome.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 28.52 to USD 642.09
