Overview
- The organizing commission permanently canceled the original opening night due to heavy rains and said it will not be rescheduled.
- Key 60th‑anniversary protocol—the opening ceremony, Unión de los Pueblos parade and flagbearers—and Destino San Javier were moved into Friday, Jan. 9.
- Friday’s adjusted lineup featured Los Palmeras, Q’ Lokura, Los 4 de Córdoba, Destino San Javier, Ángelo Aranda and Lautaro Rojas, with streaming from the start of field events and national TV from 22:00.
- Organizers reported maintenance that returned the doma field to suitable condition for the national jineteada to proceed.
- The festival runs through Jan. 18 under the published schedule, with Saturday’s program unchanged and led by Abel Pintos alongside Los Nocheros, Los Herrera and Los Trajinantes.