Important Message
Ā”Carnaval!
Ā”Carnaval!
Ā”Carnaval!
August 28ā30, 2026 Ā· San Diego, CA
The Latinx Theatre Commons is coming to San Diego, and we're bringing the music.
The Carnaval of New Latinx Musicals is a national gathering dedicated to celebrating and advancing Latinx musical theatre. It’s part showcase, part convening, part pachanga, and entirely a space built for the people who make this art form and the people who love it.
This year’s Carnaval is the first to focus specifically on musical theatre. It brings together writers, composers, lyricists, directors, music directors, and performers to amplify work that is too often absent from the stages that matter most.
The Carnaval is more than an event; it’s a celebration, a gathering, and an invitation to imagine what’s possible for the future of Latinx/e musical theatre.
August 28-30, 2026
San Diego, CA
Produced in partnership with: University of California San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance, La Jolla Playhouse, and TuYo Theatre
Three days of Latinx musical theatre: showcased, discussed, and celebrated.
Showcases
Featured works by Latine musical theatre writers, composers, and lyricists, with an emphasis on Southern California talent.
Conversations
Rich dialogue about the state of Latinx/e music and musical theatre, where it’s been, where it’s going, and what the theatre community needs to do.
Community
Theatremakers and decision-makers from across the country, in the same room, for three days.
You'll Feel at Home Here If…
A Latinx or Latine theatremaker; actor, director, composer, lyricist, music director, or writer
A theatre decision-maker who programs, produces, or funds work
An educator, scholar, or advocate for Latinx theatre
Someone who believes Latinx musical theatre deserves more space
Note on participant selection:
We can welcome 200 participants.
Our goal is to build a cohort that reflects a diversity of locations, gender identities, professional roles, years of experience, and more.
Community Partners
University of California San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance
La Jolla Playhouse
TuYo Theatre
Join Us
Artists
We're seeking Latinx/e actors, directors, music directors, and other roles for Carnaval.
We’ll prioritize artists from Southern California where possible, and hope to bring in artists from across the country as well.
Participants
Interested in attending?
Fill out our Participant Interest Form. Spots are limited to 200.
Selected works will be announced soon.
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