Riley Green to Headline Inaugural Country Splash Festival in Cabo San Lucas

The Country Splash festival will hold its first edition from September 4 to 6, 2024, during Labor Day weekend, at the Paradisus Los Cabos resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. This event represents the initial multi-day country music festival on the beaches of the Baja California peninsula town.

Organizers announced the lineup on Wednesday, featuring headliners Riley Green, Jon Pardi, and Tucker Wetmore, along with Diplo.

Supporting acts include Dasha, Cameron Whitcomb, Zach John King, and Blake Whiten, as well as Locash, Lauren Watkins, and Jacob Hackworth. DJ sets will be performed by Vavo and Dee Jay Silver. A release from the organizers indicated that more artists will be added to the lineup in the future.

aims to integrate country music with luxury travel experiences at the resort grounds.

m. PT. General ticket sales start on April 15, 2024. Robert Fried, co-founder of the festival, stated in a release that the event focuses on a boutique experience for attendees.

“The guest experience will be at the core of everything, where fans can see their favorite artists up close, just steps from the ocean, while enjoying the amenities of luxury travel from the best of Cabo’s resorts, dining and outdoor adventures.”

This setup allows participants to access resort amenities, dining options, and outdoor activities alongside the performances.

music festivals have occurred in Mexico prior to this event, such as Luke Bryan's Crash My Playa Festival, which began in Riviera Maya in 2015 and features multiple artists annually. Country Splash introduces a similar multi-day format to Cabo San Lucas, a coastal destination known for its resorts and beaches.

The event targets country music fans seeking a combination of live shows and vacation elements. Riley Green, one of the headliners, released his album Don't Mind If I Do in 2024, followed by a deluxe edition later that year. " These recent releases provide context for his participation in the festival.

The festival's location at Paradisus Los Cabos affects attendees from the United States and other regions, offering proximity to oceanfront settings. Future announcements may expand the artist roster, potentially influencing ticket sales and attendance.

Organizers have not detailed specific capacities or additional logistics beyond the initial packages.