Costa Esmeralda Fest 2024: Completely cancelled due to Cold Front 1 in Veracruz

The Costa Esmeralda Fest 2024 was canceled in its entirety, as announced this Saturday, September 7, by the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) of Veracruz, and on the event’s official website. The music festival was to be held from Friday, September 6 to Sunday, September 8, and although at first only the cancellation of the first day was contemplated, it is now confirmed that it will be canceled in its entirety.

“Due to the first cold front of the season, the activities scheduled for this Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8 of the Costa Esmeralda Fest 2024 are suspended. The above, in accordance with the recommendations of the Civil Protection Secretariat in order to safeguard the integrity of the public, the organization team and the artistic talent,” says the official message.

The Costa Esmeralda Fest has become a benchmark in musical events in Veracruz. It is celebrated free of charge on the beaches of the Costa Esmeralda bar, between the towns of La Vigueta and El Palmar, in the municipality of Tecolutla, north of Veracruz.

The suspended program

Friday, September 6

12:00 – 20:00 hours: Artisan and gastronomic exhibition

12:00 – 19:00 hours presentations on DJ-Rock stage

13:00 – 19:00 hours: Presentations on artistic stage

15:00 hours: Boat tour through the Tecolutla Mangroves

16:30 hours: Photography workshop on the beach – Hotel Suspiro

20:00 hours: Massive concerts: Local talent; La Tremenda Corte; Maldita Vecindad; Mike Towers

Saturday, September 7

7:00 – 11:00 am: Day 1: Beach Volleyball Tournament

11:00 – 3:00 pm: Day 2: Beach Volleyball Tournament

12:00 – 7:00 pm: DJ-Rock Stage Performances

12:00 – 8:00 pm: Craft and Gastronomic Exhibition

1:00 – 7:00 pm: Artistic Stage Performances

3:00 pm: Boat Tour of the Tecolutla Mangroves

3:00 – 7:00 pm: Day 3: Beach Volleyball Tournament

8:00 pm: Massive Concerts: Local Talent; DJ Yudith; Yandel; Afrojack

Sunday, September 8
6:00 – 8:00 hours: Playoffs: Beach Volleyball Tournament

8:00 – 10:00 hours: Quarterfinals: Beach Volleyball Tournament

10:00 – 11:00 hours: Semifinals: Beach Volleyball Tournament

10:00 – 14:00 hours: Artisan and Gastronomic Exhibition

11:00 – 12:00 hours: Finals: Beach Volleyball Tournament

12:00 hours: Awards Ceremony: Beach Volleyball Tournament

10:00 – 14:00 hours: Artisan and Gastronomic Exhibition

13:00 – 14:00 hours: Presentations on artistic stage

Source: lasillarota