[Originally published 9/18/25; Updated 2/19/26]: Viva El Gonzo, the Goose-hosted destination festival set to host its second edition in San José del Cabo, Mexico on May 7th, 8th, and 9th, has revealed a number of additions to its 2026 artist lineup.
Along with three nights of Goose (two sets per night) and previously announced headlining performances by My Morning Jacket, Cory Wong, and Disco Biscuits electronic side-hustle Tractorbeam, the lineup at the “El Ganzo Oasis” adjacent to Hotel El Ganzo has grown to include a “regular” appearance by The Disco Biscuits, plus LEISURE, Midnight Generation, Stuart Bogie, City of the Sun, and Ruthie Bandit.
Additionally, Viva El Gonzo 2026 will feature an acoustic performance by MMJ frontman Jim James, an LP Giobbi Dead House set of danceable Grateful Dead remixes, The California Honeydrops, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, rising jam staples Eggy and Dogs In A Pile for two performances each, “galaxy grass” stalwarts Kitchen Dwellers, a tribute to Nirvana from Twiddle frontman Mihali, prog-tronic power trio lespecial, and harpist Mikaela Davis.
Goose bassist Trevor Weekz will also don his DJ Marb Menthols persona, plus the mysterious El Ganzo Collective, Bogotá, Colombia’s La BOA, and San José del Cabo’s own Shamans returning for another Viva El Gonzo. Last year’s debut saw the members of Goose sit in and collaborate with supporting acts throughout the festival.
Goose Acoustic Set — Viva El Gonzo — San José del Cabo, Mexico — 5/10/25 — Full Set
Viva El Gonzo travel packages include over a dozen hotel options, ranging from glamping setups steps away from the beach stages to luxurious all-inclusive resorts, all within a five-mile radius of the event grounds. Attendees will also be able to customize their experience with additional add-on activities like snorkeling, horseback riding, and hiking. Goose is offering a small number of “music only” tickets for fans who would prefer to arrange their own lodging and transportation.
The festival experience centers around the immersive El Ganzo Oasis, where artists will perform on several beach stages. Amid the lush tropical growth, Goose will construct its own world with elaborate installations, dotted with pop-up experiences, wellness events, and a marketplace of local vendors and cuisines. Once the sun goes down, attendees can take a short walk down the beach for late-night sets at Crania, an oceanside club “that transforms into a post-apocalyptic neon world of art and music,” per a press release.
For travel packages and ticket details, visit the Viva El Gonzo website. Revisit Live For Live Music‘s full, boots-on-the-ground coverage of the 2025 debut here.
Prior to Viva El Gonzo 2026, Goose will hit the road in the States for a spring headlining tour making stops throughout Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas. Find a full list of upcoming Goose tour dates here.
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