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Milly Quezada Joins the Festival Presidente 2026 Lineup
Merengue legend Milly Quezada has been confirmed as one of the featured performers at Festival Presidente 2026, adding one of the Dominican Republic's most celebrated artists to the highly anticipated music event scheduled for December in Santo Domingo.
SANTO DOMINGO — Milly Quezada, widely known as the “Queen of Merengue,” has been confirmed as part of the artist lineup for Festival Presidente 2026, one of the Dominican Republic’s most important live music events. The festival is set to take place in December 2026 at the Estadio Olímpico in Santo Domingo.
The announcement has been welcomed by merengue fans eager to see one of the genre’s most influential performers return to the festival stage. With a career spanning decades and a catalog of songs that have reached audiences well beyond the Dominican Republic, Quezada remains one of the country’s most recognizable musical figures.
A Celebration of Dominican Music
After confirming her participation, Quezada shared her excitement about returning to one of the nation’s biggest musical celebrations.
“I’m so happy to share this news with all of you! This December we’ll meet at Festival Presidente 2026 to celebrate our music, our people, and everything that brings us together. I thank God, my fans, and the organizers of this great event. I’ll see you there,” the singer said.
Her appearance is expected to be one of the festival’s highlights, reflecting both her enduring popularity and her contribution to preserving and promoting merengue, a genre recognized as an essential part of the Dominican Republic’s cultural identity.
One of the Festival’s Most Anticipated Performances
Festival Presidente regularly brings together leading Dominican and international artists, making it one of the country’s premier entertainment events. Quezada’s inclusion adds another high-profile name to the lineup and strengthens the festival’s connection to Dominican musical heritage.
Known for her stage presence and timeless repertoire, the Grammy-winning performer is expected to deliver one of the most anticipated shows of the event, bringing together longtime fans and younger audiences for a celebration of merengue and Dominican culture.
