Chicago’s Grant Park turned into a reggaetón dream this Memorial Day weekend as Sueños Festival returned for another stacked two-day party in the heart of the city. Thousands of fans showed up ready to dance, drip, and sing every lyric at the top of their lungs—and the lineup gave them plenty to work with.

Saturday’s lineup was all killer, no filler, capped by a star-powered set from Shakira, who delivered an hour and 45 minutes of nonstop hits. Whether she was throwing it back to “Hips Don’t Lie” or showing love to her newest music, Shakira reminded everyone why she’s one of the greatest global performers alive. Her stage presence? Untouchable. Her vocals? Flawless. And when she closed with “Waka Waka,” it felt like the entire park jumped in unison.

Right before Shakira, Peso Pluma lit up the crowd with a performance that felt like a coronation. The rising superstar brought out surprise guests like Oscar Maydon, El Alfa, Jasiel Nuñez, and Tito Doble P—each one upping the energy and keeping the crowd guessing. Peso’s stage design, charisma, and gritty vocals were a perfect blend of street and spectacle. And don’t forget, this is a guy who’s already worked with Kanye, Kali Uchis, and Rich the Kid. He’s only getting started.

Sunday didn’t slow things down either. Don Omar and Wisin threw it back with classics that still hit as hard as ever, Grupo Frontera showed why they’re one of the most exciting bands in the game right now, and Tito Doble P doubled up with another strong showing. Even in the sweltering heat, the crowd stayed locked in and loud from open to close.

Sueños continues to cement itself as the go-to Latin music festival in the Midwest. If you weren’t there, scroll through our full photo gallery below, then go ahead and set that calendar alert for next May. Because when Sueños returns in 2026, you’ll want to be front and center.

Photos by Dan Garcia/The Early Registration