Peru festival cancelled over football clash

The Lima Music Fest 2023 will no longer take place as the national stadium is now needed to host two World Cup qualifiers

Peru National Stadium © Ministerio de Defensa del Perú

A music festival set for Peru’s National Stadium in South America has been cancelled at short notice to make way for two international football matches.

The Lima Music Fest “Wild Edition” was slated for 22 September with a line-up including Caté Tacvba, Wos, Nicki Nicole, Cypress Hill and Bomba Estéreo.

But promoter Kandavu Producciones has now been informed by the Peruvian Institute of Sport (IPD) that – contrary to previous statements – the 53,086-seater venue is needed to host…

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