Montreal pulsed with Latin pride as Fuego Fuego 2025 delivered its most diverse and dynamic edition yet. The fourth annual celebration featured 22 artists from 11 countries, spanning genres from reggaeton to Latin trap, Afro beats to Caribbean rhythms.

The festival kicked off with MC Manny RD, winner of Your FUEGO Set, who debuted his anthem “Dame Fuego” with a full band and dancers. Ramon Chicharron brought rhythmic fusion, Aiona Santana previewed her upcoming album with high energy, and Kapo made his Canadian debut to a sea of Colombian flags.

Danny Ocean’s surprise duet with Rawayana’s Beto Montenegro on “Binikini” marked a heartfelt Venezuelan reunion. Wisin electrified with his legendary reggaeton prowess, while Nicky Jam closed Saturday with a show-stopping set.

Sunday saw Drea Jimenez launch the day with festival-level flair, followed by Najove & Medylandia bringing Caribbean heat. INBETWIN rocked the main stage with a DJ-dancer mashup of reggaeton classics.

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A long-awaited highlight came with SECH’s Montreal debut, where his smooth genre-blending captivated fans. Then came a historic farewell as El Alfa, the king of dembow, performed for the final time in the city, delivering bangers like “La Romana” to a roaring crowd.

Eladio Carrión closed the festival with energy and emotion, headlining his first Montreal show and debuting tracks from DON KBRN. With powerful performances and emotional reunions, Fuego Fuego 2025 solidified its status as Canada’s premier Latin music festival.