Festival American Portals

39+ Artists • One Cultural Stage

The 2026 Festival presents a dynamic lineup representing Argentine folklore, tango, litoral traditions, and contemporary musical expression.

Road to 40
Heritage. Freedom. Cultural Bridge. Reconnecting hearts,
traditions, and generations.  
www. argentinefestival.org

LINE UP ARTISTS 2026 MC Gabriela Velez

FABRICIO RODRIGUEZ  - Folk Pop Singer & harmonica 
EMILIO MORALES - Folk - Singer  
MARCOS PEREYRA - International Showman 
JAVIER COLLI - Accordion and guitarist 
Ballet Escuela Sol Cuyano Director: Adriana Argentino 
Zip Code Rock Band - Rock Pop Group 
Gustavo Gracias - Folk and Tango Singer 
Simon Morales - Folklore Singer "Chamamechero"
Marina Bellani & Jonathan Fernandes - Tango Dancers
Alexey  & Liza - Capital Tango Dancers 
Salvatore - Pop Singer "El Romantico de la Capital"
Alejandro Acevedo "Guitarrist of Tango and Folklore"

TANGO EXPERIENCE
Road to 40 – From Tradition to Participation As the Festival Argentino USA approaches four decades of cultural celebration, we introduce a new participatory dimension: Live Tango Demonstration + Intro Class. Open to all attendees. More than a performance — an opportunity to learn the embrace, connect across generations, and experience the living tradition of Argentine tango.

Watch. Connect. Participate. Kenmore Auditorium – May 23, 2026 ________________________________________

Argentine Festival 2026 

We Thanks and Welcome to All and mini biography and artist's Program 2026

We Welcome  FABRICIO RODRIGUEZ - Renowned harmonica virtuoso and singer-songwriter, a standout on Argentina’s major festival stages the Latin superstar makes his return to the Kenmore Theater with live performances that can only be described as "full-scale pop spectacle[s]" (Kestahappening).
We welcome EMILIO MORALES - Prominent folk singer from Catamarca, recognized at Cosquín and invited to the main stage by El Chaqueño Palavecino. All the romance of folklore. 
We Welcome MARCOS PEREYRA - Folk singer and guitarist from Entre Ríos, currently presenting the “Yo Soy” tour with new material.
Welcome JAVIER COLLI  - Returns to Washington with a Litoral-driven proposal blending chamamé, identity, and live emotion.
Welcome Renacer USA - Since 2018, they have showcased emblematic Argentine folk dances.
We welcome -  Adriana Argentino – Ballet Escuela “Sol Cuyano” Argentine folklore in motion through traditional dance and cultural pride.
Welcome Simon Morales -  Young accordionist and rising chamamé talent, representing the new generation of Litoral folklore.
Welcome Gustavo Garcia - He is a Córdoba-born musician and producer based in Connecticut since 2000; since 2014, he has promoted folkloric events for the Argentine and Latin community through MUNAY Productions.
Welcome Zip Code Band - Formed in 2022, ZIP CODE Rock Band delivers a high-energy show featuring classics by Hombres G, Soda Stereo, and Enanitos Verdes, blending alternative rock, pop rock, and punk in Spanish and English. The band features Camilo Cruz (vocals), Jorge Flores (guitar), Laura De La Cruz (bass), and José La Cruz (drums), and debuted at the Festival Argentino USA 2025 with a powerful, memorable performance that connects generations.
Welcome Alexey and Liza - Capital Tangueros well known for over 30 years in the Washington DC Capital area.
Welcome MC Gabriela Vélez- She is a bilingual journalist and multimedia producer, former segment producer for Telemundo/NBC, and founder of Voice Media Nexus in the Washington, DC area. Argentine-born and passionate about storytelling, she is honored to serve as Master of Ceremonies for the Arlington Argentine Festival, celebrating culture, heritage, and community.
Welcome to Alejandro Acevedo Guitarrist of Tango and Folklore (available to help any of the artists).