J Balvin Is Coming Back to Punta Cana 

By: - April 27th, 2022
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Reggaeton superstar J Balvin is returning to Punta Cana. 

Balvin is bringing back his NEON Punta Cana music festival to the Dominican Republic, following a sold-out 2001 edition. 

The event will run from Dec 7-11, 2022 in the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub.

This year’s lineup will include Brazilian singer and songwriter Anitta, Panamanian singer Sech, Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Jowell Y Randy, American reggaeton singer De La Ghetto, Puerto Rican rapper, singer and songwriter Ñengo Flow, and more including Blessd, Ryan Castro, Trueno, Alex Sensation, La Gabi, Agudelo888, DJ Bash, Robi, and a special closing set by BRESH.

The event includes daily pool parties, beachfront live shows, headline performances (including from J Balvin) and wellness activities, among others. 

Balvin is partnering again with Pollen Presents on NEON Punta Cana. 

For more, visit NEON Punta Cana. 

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