Baryo HiFi Returns to Historic Filipinotown on Saturday, May 16 with Afro-Filipino Icon Joe Bataan and a Stacked Lineup of Food, Music, Art, and Cultural Programming

Baryo HiFi is set to return to Los Angeles’ Historic Filipinotown on May 16, 2026, for its third annual celebration, drawing over 17,000 attendees last year. The festival blends Filipino music, food, art, and community programming, evolving from a grassroots gathering into one of the largest Filipino cultural events in the U.S. Headlining this year is Afro-Filipino music legend Joe Bataan, alongside singer-songwriter Jeremy Passion, NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner Ruby Ibarra, and DJs DJ Babu and DJ Rhettmatic. Emerging artists Jamie Ave, Acoya, and JMKO will also perform, reflecting the festival’s focus on both established and rising Filipino talent. The event will feature a new summer-long karaoke series called BARYOKE, hosted at Seafood City locations, along with expanded food offerings from vendors like Cafe 86, Dollar Hits, and newcomers Soul Phil by Chef Tiana Gee. Three marketplaces will showcase Filipino crafts, apparel, and products from the Philippines, curated by Sari Sari Studio, Buttery Pat, and Fil-I-Am. Nike will support the festival’s outdoor art exhibition, *Second Nature*, curated by Tambayan, exploring Filipino sports culture. Co-founder Miles Canares emphasized the festival’s role in connecting culture through food and creativity, while Joe Bataan highlighted its significance in celebrating Filipino pride across generations. Presented by MYX Global, Baryo HiFi continues to grow under the leadership of co-founding partner Jo Koy, who advocates for Filipino representation in global culture.