Linkin Park Symphonic concert to feature rock band and live orchestra in Guatemala
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A symphonic tribute to Linkin Park will feature a rock band and a live orchestra at the Teatro Lux.
- The concert, "Linkin Park Sinfónico," is described as the first symphonic nu-metal show in Central America.
- Tickets are available for purchase, with prices varying for pre-sale and day-of-event purchases.
Guatemala City will host a unique symphonic tribute to the iconic American band Linkin Park, merging a rock band with a live symphony orchestra. The "Linkin Park Sinfónico" concert promises to deliver the band's greatest hits in a novel arrangement at the Teatro Lux.
Fernando Díaz, coordinator for the organizing company Covers Only Project, highlighted the event's significance, calling it "the first symphonic nu-metal concert in Central America." He emphasized that the performance aims to honor Linkin Park's legacy as a pivotal band in the genre, featuring special arrangements and guest musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra.
This is the first concert of symphonic nu metal that will be held in Central America. We are going to honor the music of Linkin Park, which is the most important band in this genre in the world. We will include a section of guest musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra, with unpublished arrangements that will be part of the concert.
The concert is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 8 PM in Guatemala City's Teatro Lux. Over 20 musicians will be on stage. Doors will open between 7 PM and 7:30 PM. Tickets are priced at Q360 for pre-sale purchases made by July 24, and Q400 on the day of the event. Sales are available online via viveloonline.com and at the venue's box office.
Covers Only Project, comprised of Guatemalan artists, has been preparing themed concerts since 2023 to cater to diverse musical tastes. This particular event is designed to offer a distinct experience for Guatemalan fans of Linkin Park, combining the raw energy of a rock band with the refined sound of an orchestra for what Díaz described as a "unique spectacle."
We want to offer the Guatemalan public that admires Linkin Park's career a different proposal: a rock band together with a group of orchestra musicians who will make this a unique spectacle. July 25 will be a very special day.
Originally published by Prensa Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.