Nine acts. Two days. One mango carnival.

Opens both festival days with feel-good English pop and easy summer selections — the warm-up soundtrack for gates, first mango margaritas and afternoon dancing.

Alexis Gerardis brings a live vocal set to the Mangofest stage on both Saturday and Sunday. A well-known Berlin voice, his 14:00 slot bridges the early afternoon crowd and the first DJ handovers.

DjRen.Berlin brings the vibrant energy of Latin music to the heart of Berlin, delivering sets that keep dancefloors moving from the first beat to the last. Blending reggaeton, Latin urban, salsa, bachata, merengue, dembow, and Latin house with carefully selected international hits, his performances create an atmosphere where everyone feels invited to dance.

Originally from Argentina and inspired by the diversity of Berlin and the rich rhythms of Latin America, DjRen is known for reading the crowd and building an infectious vibe that connects people across cultures. Whether performing at Latin nights, private events, festivals, or clubs, his mission is simple: celebrate music, bring people together, and make every event unforgettable.

Every set is a fusion of passion, rhythm, and positive energy — turning every dancefloor into a Latin fiesta.

Rocío is a bachata instructor from Mexico, specializing in musicality and Modern Bachata. She brings over 12 years of dance experience, including competitions and performances across Mexico and the United States. Her work emphasizes expression, musical history, and technique within bachata dance.

At Mangofest, Rocío will teach bachata and salsa on1 footwork alongside partner-work you can use at your Latin parties. The workshop is beginner-friendly (no previous experience needed). You don't need a partner — just a lot of energy and willingness to learn and have fun.

Brazilian samba performers lighting up Day 1 at 18:00 — feathers, rhythm and full carnival energy.

Jean Marçal teaches Forró Universitário, a dynamic and social Brazilian partner dance characterized by playful spins, arm movements, and rhythmic footwork. His Sunday workshop is open to newcomers.

DJ LouLarge presents international Reggae and Dancehall like no other DJ. In 1999 he founded the Grooving Smokers. Since 2006, Reggaeinberlin.de has been providing top-notch Reggae entertainment — and not just at the Carnival of Cultures. Global hits mixed with deep, scene-specific tracks — just sit back, enjoy, and feel the vibe.

Bmixx KE is a Kenyan-born, Berlin-based artist whose fearless fusion of hip-hop and Afro-urban sounds is steadily earning him recognition beyond borders. Rapping and singing in both English and Kiswahili, he combines sharp lyricism, infectious melodies, and captivating stage presence to create music that resonates long after the performance ends.

An award-winning independent artist with over 300,000 streams across digital platforms, Bmixx KE has built a reputation for delivering intentional, high-quality projects and unforgettable live performances. Every release is crafted with purpose, inviting listeners into a world that rewards those willing to look deeper.

With an unmistakable artistic identity and an ambitious vision, Bmixx KE is one of the most exciting emerging voices to watch.

Solomon King is an underground electronic music DJ and producer originally from the North of the United Kingdom, currently based in Berlin. He focuses primarily on creating electronic beats, drawing on multi-genre textures to shape his signature sound. At Mangofest, he takes the Saturday closing slot with a dancehall, reggaeton, soca and Latin pop set.