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Brandi Carlile, The Chicks and Sam Smith Lead 2026 Girls Just Wanna Weekend in Mexico

The all-inclusive Riviera Maya festival centers women and nonbinary artists for a predominantly LGBTQ+ audience.

Overview

  • The seventh annual edition runs January 15–19, 2026 at the Barceló Maya Resort in Mexico, with all-inclusive packages produced by 100x Hospitality now on sale.
  • Carlile returns as host alongside co-headliners the Chicks and Sam Smith for the four-day destination event.
  • Supporting performers include Lucius, Joy Oladokun, CMAT, Allison Ponthier, Jensen McRae, SistaStrings, Jasmine.4.t, Arroba Nat, the Carlile Family Band and the Marshgrass Mamas, plus a Titans of Americana set with special guests to be announced.
  • Organizers emphasize a safe, welcoming environment that highlights women and nonbinary talent, with Smith’s role noted as a representation milestone at the top of the bill.
  • Comedian Kristin Key will return after a standout 2025 appearance, and Carlile, who praised the lineup on Instagram, has a new album, Returning to Me, due in October.