Cosquín Rock demonstrates scale while preserving soul
IQ finds out how the two-day Argentinian festival has expanded and evolved over two decades into one of the region's destination events
News By Florencia Mauro | 16 February 2026
In an increasingly crowded global calendar of mega-festivals, Argentina’s Cosquín Rock continues to occupy a singular place on the Latin American map due to its ability to evolve without diluting its identity.
At the 2026 edition, held from 14-15 February at the Punilla Aerodrome in Córdoba, Argentina, IQ joined more than 90,000 people at a festival featuring more than 100 artists on the bill. It marked a new chapter for the event: expanded infrastructure, a more professionalised experience,…