One of the main reggae performers in Chile, Quique Neira, your artistic year will begin 2026 in a very special way, since it will provide three concerts Next to the Symphony Orchestra of the University of Concepción.
After a 2025 marked by major international tours, institutional recognition and a deep process of personal healing through music, The national singer will perform in three cities of Biobío and Ñuble within the framework of the Summer school 2026 from the University of Concepción.
This tour includes three completely free dates, starting on Wednesday 14 from January on the Plaza de Armas of Los Angeles, and then continue the day 15 at Forum of the University of Concepción, in the penquista city, concluding the Friday 16 on the Chillán Headquarters of the aforementioned house of studies.
“It is something unprecedented that will have a very particular emotion and energy., an experience that must be seen and observed precisely for this, because it is something that has not been seen much, and I am happy because the arrangements are very beautiful and are really very exciting.”, said the Chilean artist.
Neira added that this series of concerts “It's something that really excites me a lot., I am very grateful for the invitation, I think it is a wonderful experience to be living”.
A 2025 hectic
At the beginning of last year the artist experienced the departure of his father, one of the most difficult moments of your life, as he confessed.
The singer shared on different occasions with his audience that he took refuge in creation, preparing songs, which are already in the mixing and mastering process, as a tool for grief and healing.
“My instinct leads me to keep trying, trusting that in this exercise I will be able to recover and be better”, He reflected at the time through his social networks.
Weighs per year “blow” of life, Last year also had very positive things, as the awarding of the prestigious President of the Republic Award 2024 to Chilean Music, In the category Phonographic Production for your seal Cosas Buenas Producciones, consolidating his work as a key manager in the dissemination of Jamaican rhythms in Chile.
further, His international career reached new heights with the successful “Tour Mexico 2025” in june, where he visited cities like Guadalajara, Puebla, Mexico City and Tijuana, serving as a prelude to his tour “Spanglish reggae” by California, U.S, in july.
He also performed on national stages such as Southside Festival, last 29 of November, instance in which he invited the singer Sara Lugo to the stage, which could be a precedent for a musical premiere this 2026.
further, He is still promoting his latest album The Reguero, which includes hits like “The King of Networks” Y “will pass”.
Concert times are:
- Wednesday 14 from January, Plaza de Armas of Los Angeles, 20:00 hours.
- Thursday 15 from January, University of Concepción Forum, 21:00 hours.
- Friday 16 from January, Chillán Headquarters University of Concepción, 20:00 hours.
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