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On August 29, 2026, experience an electrifying night of psychedelic tropical grooves, explosive rhythms, and global sounds designed to move both body and spirit.
SUNFEST is thrilled to present Empanadas Ilegales, a psychedelic tropical music collective formed in 2017 through late-night jam sessions and rogue rooftop gigs in Vancouver. Made up of musicians with roots in Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, and Canada, the band creates a vibrant collision of sounds where cumbia meets surf rock, salsa intertwines with Persian melodies, and folklore crashes beautifully into free jazz.
Known for their explosive live performances and rhythm-forward musical storytelling, Empanadas Ilegales continues to bridge cultures, sounds, and generations through dance-driven energy and fearless experimentation. Their latest album, Sancocho Trifásico, pushes their signature hybridity even further — layered, soulful, and unapologetically genre-defying.
From their live-recorded debut Papayón at Vancouver’s Fortune Sound Club to Creepy Mambo and its rooftop follow-up filmed above the city skyline, the group has built a reputation for unforgettable performances and boundary-pushing creativity. They have appeared at major festivals including Montreal International Jazz Festival, Sled Island Music & Arts Festival, Calgary Folk Music Festival, and JUNOFest.
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EMPANADAS ILEGALES Presented by Sunfest
EMPANADAS ILEGALES will be at London Brewing Co-Op in London, ON on Saturday, August 29, 2026.Doors Open at 7:00PM EDT, and the Show Starts at 8:00PM EDT. EMPANADAS ILEGALES includes Empanadas Ilegales. London Brewing Co-Op is located at 521 Burbrook Pl, London, ON.Cutoff is Saturday, August 29, 2026 5:59 pm EDT unless it sells out earlier.
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