Rawayana arma fiesta de Halloween venezolana en NY, con Cheo Pardo y Yorghaki como invitados

On October 31, 2026, Venezuelan trippy-pop band Rawayana transformed the Barclays Center in New York City into a pulsating hub of Latin American culture and music, captivating an audience of nearly 12,000 attendees. The event, held on Halloween night, featured a vibrant mix of costumes, tropical visuals, and a setlist packed with the band’s celebrated hits, underscoring their growing influence in the Latin music scene.

The evening opened with the band performing on the main stage, backed by a dynamic screen displaying alternating tropical imagery and thematic visuals linked to their repertoire. The members embraced the festive spirit through elaborate costumes: Beto sported dreadlocks, Fofo wore a sleek bob wig, Abeja donned an ’80s hair metal hairstyle, and Tony appeared in drag. This playful aesthetic set the tone for a night that blended musical innovation with cultural celebration.

Rawayana soon shifted the party closer to the crowd, moving to a secondary stage amid the audience to amplify the communal energy. Here, they delivered fan favorites like “Si te pica es porque eres tú,” “Que rico PR,” and “Veneka,” the latter being a standout collaboration with Akapellah. During this segment, Beto proudly showcased their Latin Grammy won in 2025 for Best Latin Electronic Music Performance, highlighting the band’s critical acclaim alongside their commercial success.

The concert also featured notable guest appearances that enriched the event’s musical diversity. Cheo Pardo, formerly of Los Amigos Invisibles and hailed by Beto as a major influence on their artistic path, joined in costume as a priest to perform a high-energy DJ set. His selection included iconic Latin urban tracks such as El General’s “Qué es lo que tiene esa nena” and Proyecto Uno’s “El tiburón,” which kept the crowd energized.

Another surprise came from Yorghaki, who initially concealed his identity under a Spider-Man costume. Upon revealing himself, he performed “abusadOra,” his collaboration with Beéle, adding another layer of contemporary Latin music flair to the evening.

The concert’s audience was a vibrant mosaic of Latin American pride, with flags from Venezuela predominating but also including emblems from Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and beyond. Many attendees wore apparel representing Venezuelan national teams, such as Leones del Caracas baseball jerseys and La Vinotinto football shirts, underscoring the event’s cultural resonance.

Amid the celebration, Rawayana incorporated a poignant moment of reflection. Beto paused to perform “Tonada por ella” acoustically amidst the crowd, dedicating the tribute to victims of the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June. This segment also served as a call to action, inviting attendees to support Fundación El After, the band’s philanthropic initiative focused on Venezuela’s medium- and long-term recovery. QR codes displayed on screens facilitated donations aimed at restoring educational infrastructure.

This Halloween showcase is part of Rawayana’s ongoing world tour supporting their 2026 album "¿Dónde Es El After?" The project includes the chart-topping single “Inglés en Miami,” a collaboration with Manuel Turizo that gained momentum through viral social media choreography and dominated Billboard’s Latin Airplay and Latin Rhythm Airplay charts.

The New York performance followed a significant milestone for the band: the recent declaration of October 30, 2026, as Rawayana Day by the state of Massachusetts, coinciding with their concert at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston. Their U.S. tour, promoted by Live Nation and currently sold out across all dates, continues through major cities including Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago, and Los Angeles, culminating in a December 6 finale in Miami.

Rawayana’s rising trajectory is further evidenced by their feature as a cover story in Billboard Español and their participation in a Billboard Music Week panel alongside industry figures such as Hans Schafer of Live Nation. As the band forges a path blending infectious rhythms, cultural advocacy, and social consciousness, their Halloween event in New York stands as a testament to their role as vibrant ambassadors of Venezuelan music on the international stage.