Brandi Carlile Sang, Joyfully Resisted, and Fed Fans Tequila at Girls Just Wanna Weekend 2026: Recap + Gallery
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Brandi Carlile Sang, Joyfully Resisted, and Fed Fans Tequila at Girls Just Wanna Weekend 2026: Recap + Gallery
"Going down at the Barceló Resort in Mexico, the weekend was one of community and resistance through joy, all capped by headlining performances from The Chicks, Sam Smith, and Carlile herself. In addition to the The Chicks (who performed their first full set since 2023), Smith, and Carlile (who previewed her "Human Tour"), the event also featured the talents of CMAT, Joy Oladokun, Jensen McRae, Lucius, Jasmine.4.t, and August Ponthier."
"Plus, Brandy Clark, Shawn Colvin, and Tish Melton joined forces for a special, one-of-a-kind "Titans of Americana" set. Get Brandi Carlile Tickets Here But the great tunes were just the tip of the weekend's iceberg. There were also pool parties, community events, and the largest-ever screening of the Andrea Gibson documentary Come See Me in the Good Light, which included a Q&A with Megan Falley."
"That wasn't all that Carlile was up to, as she was all over the festival's various happenings. Outside of her own performances, the star hopped on stage to play with Lucius (who covered Cyndi Lauper's She's So Unusual in its entirety), The Chicks, and Sam Smith during their respective sets. She also joined several guest activities, was reportedly prone to hanging out by the pool, and, as previously mentioned, assisted fans with their tequila intake."
Brandi Carlile's Girls Just Wanna Weekend took place at the Barceló Resort in Mexico and centered on community, resistance through joy, and live music. Headliners included The Chicks, Sam Smith, and Brandi Carlile, with supporting performances from CMAT, Joy Oladokun, Jensen McRae, Lucius, Jasmine.4.t, and August Ponthier. Special collaborative moments included a 'Titans of Americana' set featuring Brandy Clark, Shawn Colvin, and Tish Melton and a 'Night of the Living '90s' all-star covers set. Additional programming featured pool parties, community events, and the largest-ever screening of Andrea Gibson's Come See Me in the Good Light with a Q&A. Carlile frequently joined other artists on stage, crowd surfed, and engaged playfully with fans.
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