Fluvial celebrates 10 years by spotlighting the best of Chile’s contemporary music scene
Chile Takes Center Stage, with Valdivia as the Perfect Setting:
Fluvial celebrates 10 years by spotlighting the best of Chile’s contemporary music scene
From December 9 to 12, more than 50 musical projects and a significant part of Chile’s music ecosystem will gather in Valdivia for an event that has been connecting artists, industry professionals, and audiences for a decade. Congelador, María y Los Templos, Sofía Painiqueo, and Sebastián Vergara are among the artists joining an unmissable lineup that bridges generations, scenes, and territories.
This December 9, 10, 11, and 12, Fluvial will present approximately 55 live performances, with a program that places Chilean artists and musical projects firmly in the spotlight. Chile is the headliner, and Valdivia is the perfect city to host this gathering. “Fluvial would be a completely different conference if it took place in another city. Valdivia is not simply a backdrop; it is part of Fluvial itself. Over these ten years, we have built a relationship in which the event unfolds throughout the city, while the city, in turn, shapes the way Fluvial takes place. Its human scale, rivers, natural surroundings, cultural spaces, local businesses, universities, and the possibility of walking between activities create something essential: the time and conditions for meaningful encounters,” explain the organizers.
A decade of history, yet the focus is firmly on the present. “We want to celebrate by showcasing what is happening right now. That is why Chile is the headliner. Our program aims to offer a broader picture of the music being created today: different genres, generations, territories, scenes, and approaches to building an artistic career. We don’t want a single figure to define the event. The music scene itself is the protagonist,” they add.
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Artistic Program: Newly Confirmed Artists
From emerging indie discoveries to electronic, folk, urban, and psychedelic experiences, alongside established pioneers of experimental music, Fluvial 2026 confirms showcases and concerts by Chilean artists including: Alma Pájara, Anomie, Asia Menor, Brian Dejacker, Cámara Chilena de la Destrucción, Chini.png, Chinoy, Chung Hwa, Comedor, CAF, Congelador, Consequence of Energy, Cuando el problema no existe, Déjenme Dormir, Dementira, Dj Spacio, Dolorio & los Tunantes, Foex & Paulopulus, Fuma & Baila, Golosa La Orquesta, Inundaremos, La Brígida Orquesta, Larrea Trip, Llepv, Los Lolos de Chile, Manul, Marciano, María y Los Templos, Martina Estela, Nando García, Ngenko, Nico Reyes Las Cosas Que Amamos, Niños del Cerro, Panorama Local, Playroots, Sebastián Vergara, Shmiks, Sofía Painiqueo, Tauma Tauma, teodioteodio, TKR, Todos Mis Amigos Están Tristes, Vestya, Xatarra, Yakuza 3000 y Young Cister.
The breadth of this musical landscape is remarkable, and the latest lineup announcements are a testament to its diversity. Among the highlights are Congelador, celebrating 30 years of independent experimentation and self-managed music-making; Marciano, a key figure in the expansion of Chile’s electronic music scene; María y Los Templos, a Valdivia-based project that made waves in 2026 with the release of its second album, “Fiebre”; and Sofía Painiqueo, a renowned Mapuche singer-songwriter with more than five decades of artistic experience and an extensive international career.
Also joining the lineup is Sebastián Vergara, whose catalog includes 12 electroacoustic albums; Como Asesinar a Felipes, a quintet that blends jazz, hip-hop, and classical music, deconstructing and reassembling these influences into a distinctive musical language; and Dementira, crafts expertly curated DJ sets that move between hip-hop, indie, beats, noise, and the broad spectrum of electronic music, with a keen understanding of the dance floor.
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Fluvial 2026: Territory and Community
Over four days, Fluvial will spread across Valdivia, taking over a variety of venues that reflect the event’s diverse ecosystem: creative industries, tourism, craft brewing, gastronomy, knowledge, and the arts, all deeply rooted in the local territory. “Fluvial has evolved beyond being just an event. It is now an ecosystem and a community of professionals and artists connected across the region, the country, and the world,” the organizers explain.
El Regreso Beer Company and Estación Bünemann will take center stage during Valdivia’s December afternoons and evenings, hosting networking gatherings and live concerts at their own breweries, where the craft beer helping position the region as Chile’s brewing capital is produced.
Espacio en Construcción returns as an established force in the city’s cultural life, offering a year-round program that supports emerging music and the arts within a historic building. The event’s network of venues also includes iconic locations such as Bar 55, Centro de Extensión Los Canelos UACh, Espacio Cultural La Leñera, Museo Histórico, Museo Philippi, the legendary Teatro Regional Cervantes, and the highly anticipated networking event aboard a Catamaran.
Universidad Austral de Chile, a fundamental partner in the organization of Fluvial, will play a key role in this tenth edition by encouraging greater participation from local residents and visitors alike. The university’s Campus Los Museos will be one of the event’s central locations. Bringing together music, cultural heritage, museology, and the city’s distinctive riverside landscape, the program will feature conferences, sound art exhibitions, and a variety of musical activities. On Saturday morning, the program will place a special emphasis on children and families with Fluvialito, before giving way to the vibrant colors and rhythms of world music during the afternoon.
And the best part? The university’s activities will be connected to the city through Parque Prochelle, a National Monument offering direct access to the Pedro de Valdivia Bridge.
The world’s attention is turning toward Chile, and Chile’s attention is turning toward Valdivia, where music is found not only on stage but around every corner. This is a special year, featuring a lineup that reflects the remarkable vitality of Chile’s music scene. Fluvial 2026 cannot be fully understood simply by looking at its artist lineup. It is an experience to be lived. The more than 16,000 attendees who have taken part over the past decade already know this: Fluvial is about encounters, discoveries, friendships, creative connections, and moments that continue to resonate long after everyone has returned home.
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Those wishing to take part in the tenth edition of Fluvial can now register as music industry professionals, purchase tickets to attend concerts, and sign up for educational activities free of charge.
Professional accreditation is open to Chilean and international participants working in the music, tourism, or broader cultural sectors. Applicants may participate independently or as representatives of artists, projects, companies, or institutions. The regular accreditation fee is CLP $80,000, with a special early bird rate of CLP $50,000 available until October 30.
Concert tickets will be available in several formats, including individual tickets for performances at Teatro Regional Cervantes and a special festival pass providing access to more than 40 Fluvial showcases across various venues throughout the city.
All educational activities are free of charge and require only prior registration. Participants will have access to an extensive program of panels, workshops, and masterclasses.
Free registration, ticket sales, and professional accreditation are now available through the official Fluvial website and the PortalTickets platform.
