SANTO DOMINGO – In a landmark announcement, President Luis Abinader has confirmed the highly anticipated return of the Presidente Festival in 2026, marking its revival after a ten-year hiatus. The nation’s premier artistic celebration, which first launched in 1998 and became a cultural cornerstone, will once again be orchestrated by Cervecería Nacional Dominicana (CND). The festival has historically drawn immense crowds and featured performances by elite artists from both the Dominican Republic and the international stage.
Cervecería Nacional Dominicana outlined that the festival’s relaunch constitutes a strategic component of its expanded investment program focused on stimulating regional progress, fortifying the entertainment economy, and honoring national heritage. The company emphasized the event’s historical role as a catalyst for cultural creativity, providing a significant platform for artistic talent while simultaneously driving economic expansion, tourism influx, and advancements in the creative industries.
The forthcoming 2026 iteration is conceptualized as a collective, nationwide enterprise that will bolster local enterprises, entrepreneurs, and artistic visionaries. Fabián Suárez, President of CND, characterized the festival’s comeback as an homage to the resilient Dominican spirit and a reaffirmed pledge to champion artistic expression, cultural legacy, and ecologically sustainable development. In preparation for the grand event, CND intends to dedicate the upcoming year to amplifying its cultural projects and curating a comprehensive festival experience designed for universal public engagement across the Dominican Republic.