Viva La Vida: Taco & Tequila Festival is a two-day celebration featuring amazing food, live music, and fun! The festival will take place September 20 & 21, 2025 in Saint Paul.

The festival will be held in Saint Paul near the Minnesota State Capitol at 425 Rice Street near the intersection of 94 & Marion Street.

General Admission Tickets include access to the festival site including both entertainment stages and all food vendors. Our VIP Tickets include expedited entry, VIP parking, one complimentary beer or margarita, access to VIP Tent located near the main stage with complimentary snacks and full bar (drinks available for purchase), VIP bathrooms, and VIP badge lanyard.

Children are welcome to attend Viva La Vida: Taco & Tequila Festival. Children aged 12 and under are free. Children 13+ require a ticket and must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

There will be a variety of food available representing a variety of Latino foods plus festival favorites! All Latino food at Viva La Vida will be served by locally owned, Latino-led restaurants and food trucks. We’re committed to celebrating and supporting the Latino community by ensuring that traditional dishes come directly from those who represent and live the culture.

A variety of bands will be performing across two days on two stages at the festival including Los Amigos Invisibles, Maria Isa, Salsa del Soul, and International Reggae All-Stars in addition to multiple other performers. In addition to live music, there will be DJs, eating contents, roving performers, and more!

Bring your ID and digital ticket. Bring your credit card for any beverage sales. Food and market vendors may accept credit cards and/or cash.

Viva La Vida ticket sales are final and tickets are non-refundable.

For safety reasons, only service animals are allowed. Please leave all other furry friends, including emotional support animals, at home.