Fantastica Events

06/09/2024

05/09/2024

Have you guessed already what is coming up soon...?

It is the time of the year when everybody wants to be Mexican!
Our Day of the Dead Celebrations will start from the 18th October to the 23rd November and we will visit 6 Australian Cities.

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07/08/2024

The Mexican Festival is coming back!
With:
+ Chilli shots competition
The winner will take home $300 pesos! –Actually, it is $300 Aud- Warning: you may spit fire compadre-

+ With .imbaz doing a Tribute to Mexico's best rock band: Molotov

+ Live Mariachi Music
With Charro Don Diego getting the Fiesta started!

+ Mexican Djs

+ Tacos & Mexican street food
Expect REAL Mexican food from Sydney's BEST Mexican chef: Rosa Cienfuegos

Mexican Independence is celebrated with what Mexicans we call:
"El Grito": VIVA MEXICO!!!
El Grito ceremony will happen at midnight!

WHERE: Metro Theatre
WHEN: Sat 14th September. 8pm to 1am

Tickets on sale on Friday 9th August

21/03/2024

Rock en Español arrives in Adelaide for the first time!

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝗟𝗼𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘀 (𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱)
𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗼-𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸-𝗘!

The only party where you can become a Rock Star!!!
Inviting all the general public to sing with the band (in the second set only), so, if you are a good singer, please contact us, so you can sing one of the songs we have prepared.

With music from the most influential Latin Rock bands: Molotov, Fabulosos Cadillacs, Los Prisioneros, Manu Chao, 1280 Almas, Café Tacuba, Soda Stereo, Maná, Juanes, Fito Paez, Mar de Copas, La Ley, Enanitos Verdes, Aterciopelados, Hombres G, La Unión, Pedro Suarez, Panteón Rococo, Poligamia, Héroes del Silencio, Radio Futura, Los Jaivas, Caifanes, Control Machete and many many more!

The only party where you can ask the Dj for a song and we will play it for you! (Time depending)

PLEASE NOTE:
Rock En Español: Karao-Rock-E with Los Riatas is the official after-party for the Lucha Fantastica Anniversary! (Mexican Wrestling Show in Australia)
This ticket only includes entry to the after-party, if you wish to buy tickets for the Mexican Wrestling show (which also includes entry to the after-party) then go to: LuchaLibre.com.au/tickets

Tickets on sale: NOW!!!

Where:
When: Sat 27th April / 10pm

Big shout out to our compadres from: .au
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04/03/2024

Rock En Español with Special guests: LIVE!!!

Tributo a MOLOTOV 💥

Three sets: 2 de Rock En Español, with music from the best Latin Rock bands: Soda Stereo, Café Tacvba, Aterciopelados, La Ley, Los Rodriguez, Maná, Mar de Copas, Fabulosos Cadillacs, Hombres G, Caifanes, Miguel Mateos, Control Machete, Charly García, etc...
AND MORE SET ONLY OF MOLOTOV 🤟

Brown Alley: 585 Lonsdale St. 9pm a 3am
Djs & Visuals
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12/10/2023

Day of the Dead Fiesta is just around the corner!
Check out our coming up events:
Day of the Dead Fiesta Melb 23: Fri 20 Oct and Sat 21 Oct

Day of the Dead Fiesta Syd 23: Fri 27 Oct

Day of the Dead Show Canberra: Sat 11th Nov

All with Mexican Wrestling, Aztec ceremony, live Mariachi, djs, Visuals, Tacos, Margaritas and live music!
More info if you click on each link
With a photo exhibition by our talented amigo Gus Mejia, this is one of his photos btw!

20/09/2023

Hola Sydney!

Day of the dead fiesta is back!

At The of course!
Friday 27th October – Over 18’s (7pm - 1am) 🌮

Here’s what else you can expect at this exciting event:

/ / OPENING CEREMONY / /
Experience how the Aztecs used to welcome their deceased as this special date arrives (This ceremony will happen on the main room before the Lucha Fantastica show starts, limited capacity so unfortunately this is only avail to ticket holders of the Mexican Wrestling show)

/ / AZTEC SHAMAN / /
Get rid of the bad vibes with a cleansing from our Aztec Shaman who will be hosting the opening ceremony.

/ / MEXICAN FOLK DANCE / /
Witness authentic folk dance and get ready for the dance floor.

/ / MUSIC / /
Enjoy live music, including Mariachi, get ready to shake your bum and your skeleton with Kachimbaz playing live Latin music and stay tuned for an incredible DJ lineup announcement coming soon! Sip on fantastic margaritas while Mariachi serenades upon arrival. Andale!

/ / COSTUME COMPETITION / /
Come dressed in your finest attire and don your best Day of the Dead makeup! Don't worry if you're unsure how to create the perfect look – No problema, we have you covered with skilled face painters on hand to transform you!

We will also have Lucha Libre masks for sale (Mex Wrestling masks!)

Plus, don't miss out on our costume competition for a chance to win $500!

/ / ALTAR INSTALLATION / /
Our traditional Day of the Dead Altar will be on display and we invite anyone who wishes to bring a photo or leave a note in remembrance of our departed loved ones. They may not be with us in person, but they will certainly be with us in spirit on this special night.

/ / DAY OF THE DEAD PHOTO BOOTH / /
Take to your grave a memory from this spookytacular Fiesta!

/ / PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION / /
By none other than Mexican photographer .mejia.arte
This amazing photo is from him btw!

/ / MEXICAN WRESTLING / /
Get ready to be transported to Mexico! The Factory Theatre will be magically transformed into a haunted Lucha Libre Arena for this thrilling two-hour show filled with action, acrobatics, and a dash of comedy!

PRESALE NOW ON!
On Sale: Tuesday 26th Sept

27/07/2023

VIVA MEXICO AMIGOS!!!!!

We will like to invite everyone to join us on this huge milestone:
Mexican Independence Day
In the way only Mexicans know... with a HUGE fiesta!

This Festival includes:
+ Chilli shots competition
So, you think you can handle the heat and also give us a demo of your best “grito ranchero” (ranchero screaming)? Then join us on this competition where the winner will take home $500 pesos! –Actually, it is $300 Aud). Warning: you may spit fire compadre-
+ Frida Kahlo costume competition (The winner will get home $300 pesos too! Ay Caramba!)
+ Live Mariachi music:
-Sin Frontera Band
-The Lone Mariachi & The Silver Masked Men
- Cumbia Massive Djs and more to be announced!
+ Mexican Folk Dance
With very special guests: Mexbourne Dance Co. showing off some traditional dance moves.
+ Tacos & Mexican street food
We don't mean to brag but... we have on board some members from the Mexican community who are famous for their dishes and they are coming to The Viva Mexico Festival! So, expect REAL Mexican food.
+ Mexican market
+ Piñatas and kids activities
+ Tequila & Mezcal Master-class
Have we mentioned The Tequila Tram???
Retropolis has a 1950’s Tram which will be transformed into a Mexican Cantina where we will host a Tequila & Agave Distillates Master-class (very limited tickets unfortunately and we are so proud to have some mezcal which is not available anywhere else in Australia!)
+ Special guests from Lucha Fantastica (Mexican wrestling in Australia) doing a Lucha Libre demonstration and teaching people how to become a pro wrestler!
+ And... Mexican Independence is celebrated with what Mexicans we call: "El Grito" (VIVA MEXICO!!!) El Grito ceremony will happen at midnight!

Family friendly event from 1pm to 6pm ($10 per ticket only, kids over 3 have to pay por favor)
Adult fiesta from 6pm to 1am ($20 per ticket only, this ticket also gives you access to the day time fiesta)
Tickets on sale NOW!

https://vivamexicofestival.eventbrite.com.au

26/07/2023

Hola Melbourne!

Rock En Español is back!

And this time, we have TWO LIVE BANDS!

⭐️ doing a Soda Stereo tribute ⭐️
And...
💥 💥

A night of Latin Rock Madness!

With music from the best Latin Rock bands including: Molotov, 1280 Almas, Fabulosos Cadillacs, Manu Chao, Los Prisioneros, Pedro Suarez Vertiz, Hombres G, Café Tacvba, La Ley, Héroes del Silencio, Panteón Rococo, Juanes, Charly García, Aterciopelados, Caifanes y many, many more!

Tickets on sale NOW:
LosMasAltosAndSouthlandLatinRock.Eventbrite.com.au

Brown Alley (The Colonial Hotel): 585 Lonsdale St. Melbourne, CBD.
7pm

25/07/2023

Hola Sydney!!!
Rock En Español returns with .imbaz

A night of Latin Rock Madness!
Playing the tunes from the best bands like: Los Prisioneros, Molotov, Soda Stereo, Mar de Copas, Café Tacvba, Fabulosos Cadillacs, Manu Chao, Hombres G, Maná, Charly García, Pedro Suarez Vertiz & many many more!

The only party where you can ask the DJ to play a song for you and we will play it! (Almost all, time depending)

Queremooos Rooock!


Friday 18th August

11/07/2023

🎹🪗🪇🎧LATIN FUSION BAND!!!🎊🎸🪘🥁

24/06/2023

Tonight Sydney Amigos!
Rock En Español Sydney with very special guest... Kachimbaz playing live!

17/05/2023

Regresamos Sydney!

Fiesta de Rock con invitados especiales: .imbaz

Tocando los temas de las mejores bandas de Rock Latino:
Molotov, Soda Stereo, Los Prisineros Cafe Tacuba, Aterciopelados, Pedro Suarez-Vertiz, Hombres G, Maná, Líbido, La Ley, Panteón Rococo Juanes, Caifanes, Fabulosos Cadillacs, Manu Chao y muchos, muchos, muchos más!

Además, pide las canciones que tu quieras y te las vamos a poner! (Casi todas).

Un fiestón donde nada más faltas tu y tus amigos!

The Factory Theatre / Sábado 24 Junio / 8pm

14/03/2023

20/02/2023

Hola Melbourne!
We are finally back

A feast for the eyes La Feria Spanish Festival is a moving Festival of roving artists including:
• The intensity and the passion of Flamenco artists, guitarist and bailaoras!
• The jaleo y griterío (the loudness and screaming) of Bulerias!
• The jolgorio (the happiness) by the Sevillanas!
• Being mystified by The Gypsys… we cannot say any more!
• Spend the night in proper Spanish style with real Rumba music!
A fiesta is not a fiesta without paella, tapas, vino, cerveza and sangría.

Retropolis in Preston will be transformed into a huge Feria for this special event.

Tickets for this Fiesta are on sale NOW:
Limited early bird tickets: Includes entry to the Festival at a discounted price
General entry ticket: Includes entry to the Festival
VIP Flamenco concert:
Go next level with our VIP experience which includes entry to the Festival and a 45 minute session at our unique caseta; The Retropolis Flamenco Tram (did we mention we have a 1950’s Tram?), a private Flamenco concert with none other than the amazing Loli "Terremoto" and her family all the way from Spain, si!

VIP Wine Tasting
Enjoy the flavours of Spanish vino in an exclusive one hour session at our unique caseta: The Retropolis Tram.

Olé!
This event will sell out, so be sure to get your tickets pronto!

09/09/2022

So excited about this day party!!!! Followed by The Tequila & Mezcal Festival 2022
At Retropolis Melbourne of course!!!!

28/06/2022

Early Bird Tickets are SOLD OUT!

Get your tickets NOW before you end up drinking regular Tequila somewhere else...

Have you invited your amigos?
Best memories come with your best friends, share an amazing experience at The Tequila Tram, a 1950's tram transformed into a Mexican Cantina for this event!

Boutique Agave distillates and Top Shelf Spirits from Mexico, some batches are very small and some you may not be able to find in Australia ever again!

At Retropolis of course!
Sat 17th September
5:30pm

24/06/2022

Put the lime & salt away, there's no room for them at The Tequila & Mezcal Festival!

Celebrating the noble spirits that come from the agave plant, we have been seeking the finest Tequila and Mezcales for your taste buds to enjoy.

We are at the moment in Mexico curating and selecting the best options to bring back to Melbourne, with some small artisan batches that you will never be able to try again in Australia.

And presenting The Tequila Tram Experience!
A 1950's tram transformed into a Mexican Cantina for this event, where we will sample top shelf Tequilas and our host and presenter Señor Fantastico will tell us about agave plants, distillation and manufacture processes and even Mexican history to understand the amazing spirits that the agave plant offers to us.

If that was not enough, we will also have a HUGE fiesta!
With serenade at your table by The Lone Mariachi
With live music from The Tarantinos
With an amazing performance by the beautiful Ferri Maya
With amazing dancing moves by The Super Vixens

At Retropolis of course!
Sat 17th September
5:30pm
LIMITED TICKETS AVAIL NOW!