Uruguay a Toda Costa celebrates 20 years of culture and encounter

Uruguay a Toda Costa invites residents and visitors to enjoy the summer through music, art and collective celebration, consolidating itself as an inclusive, diverse and national cultural proposal that accompanies the enjoyment and tourist experience in the different destinations of the country.

The Minister of Tourism, Pablo Menoni, stated, “It is an honor to have such a professional and high-quality lineup of artists selected to represent us in this edition of Uruguay a Toda Costa. When we promote Uruguay, we emphasize our natural beauty and gastronomy, but culture and art are also fundamental pillars of the cultural and heritage tourism we want to promote. Culture goes hand in hand with tourism, and these events, in addition to being completely free, are part of democratizing access to culture and fostering a valuable public-public synergy.”

For her part, the Director General of the Ministry of Tourism, Florencia Ualde, emphasized, “Uruguay a Toda Costa is about territory and identity, and that defines this program that travels the entire coast of the country with a clear conviction: the presence of the State in the territory through high-quality cultural and artistic offerings. The objective is to strengthen the tourism experience, promote decentralization, and ensure that Uruguay continues to surprise with its offerings, enhancing the enjoyment of both residents and visitors. The program also has the unique feature of including, alongside the main shows, the participation of emerging local artists, highlighting the cultural identity of each region.”

The Coordinator of the National Institute of Music, Mayra Jaimes, stated, “For the National Institute of Music, participating in this initiative is fundamental. We have been working to bring music closer to people and promote its development, and on this occasion, a very clear partnership is reflected around a common goal: to create encounters in public spaces. In Montevideo, the celebration of Alfredo Zitarrosa's 90th birthday will feature more than 30 artists on stage, combining genres and generations, and placing his work in dialogue with current and contemporary proposals.”

Likewise, the tourism directors and departmental representatives Ximena Acosta (Canelones), Martín Álvarez (Colonia), Javier Báez (Maldonado) and Robert Caballero (Rocha) highlighted the relevance of these events for the comprehensive promotion of destinations, the boost to local development and the strengthening of the tourism offer of each department.

The actions will be carried out in coordination with the departmental governments and with the collaboration of Antel, OSE and UTE.

Programming

The anniversary edition of Uruguay a Toda Costa brings together outstanding musical and artistic offerings that will take place during the months of February, March and April, in different locations throughout the country:

February 14 – Valizas, Rocha.
Cuatro Pesos de Propina,
a leading Uruguayan popular music band, combines rock, reggae, ska, and candombe into a festive and powerful sound. With a long history and a strong connection with their audience, they promise a high-energy show and a collective celebration.

February 22 – Kiyú, San José
Luana
One of the most prominent voices of the new generation of Uruguayan music. Her style blends pop, urban music, and elements of traditional folk song, with a fresh and approachable feel, especially resonating with young audiences.

February 28 – Piriápolis, Maldonado
EMI (Emiliano Brancciari – solo format)
In his solo project, Emiliano Brancciari presents an intimate and personal format, where the song takes center stage. A sensitive and contemporary offering that explores new sounds without losing his identity as a composer and performer.

March 7 – Atlántida, Canelones.
Kompania Romanelli
is a puppet theater group comprised of professionals from various artistic disciplines. Their performing arts shows, with a universal language, are aimed at all audiences and are created under the direction of Martín López Romanelli.

April 1st – Colonia
Tribute to José Carbajal “El Sabalero” – Documentary Recital
A heartfelt tribute to one of the great figures of popular song from the Litoral region. The tribute offers a journey through his work and his deeply committed and Uruguayan perspective, presented in a documentary format.

April 10 – Montevideo
Tribute to Alfredo Zitarrosa
As part of the 90th anniversary of his birth, a tribute will be paid to Alfredo Zitarrosa, one of the most outstanding figures of Latin American popular music of the 20th century, with a special presentation performed by female artists, which dialogues between tradition and contemporary style.

Source: Ministry of Tourism of Uruguay.