Ocaso Underground Music Festival

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MusicJaco/Quebrada Amarilla
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsOcaso's deliberate attendance cap
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: CRC
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Ocaso Underground Music Festival in Jaco/Quebrada Amarilla

Launched in 2017 as an 800-to-900-person gathering in Tamarindo before relocating near Jaco, Ocaso has grown into a two-day electronic music festival hosting internationally significant house and techno headliners including Solomun and Dixon. Attendance has expanded to around 5,000, but organisers deliberately cap numbers to preserve the festival's boutique, community-oriented atmosphere.

Ocaso began in 2017 as a comparatively small, boutique underground electronic music gathering of roughly 800 to 900 people staged in Tamarindo, on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, before relocating to its current home near Jaco, closer to San Jose and the country's main international airport.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Ocaso's deliberate attendance cap, maintained even as its headliner bookings have grown to include internationally prominent house and techno artists, is a documented, stated design choice rather than a limitation imposed by venue size alone

02

The mystery stays covered

Its relocation from an original Tamarindo setting to its current site near Jaco reflects a specific, traceable evolution in the festival's geography as it grew from a boutique gathering into a more established annual event

03

The city starts moving

Focusing specifically on house and techno rather than the multigenre format typical of Costa Rica's larger festivals gives it a narrower, specialist musical identity within the country's festival calendar

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Ocaso Underground Music Festival is documented as a recurring music festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Jaco/Quebrada Amarilla, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Ocaso's deliberate attendance cap, maintained even as its headliner bookings have grown to include internationally prominent house and techno artists...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Jaco/Quebrada Amarilla you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Light, breathable clothing suits Jaco's warm, humid Pacific coastal climate for daytime and evening sets; a light layer helps for cooler late-night hours. Comfortable shoes matter given a...

Safety

At Ocaso Underground Music Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Ocaso Underground Music Festival runs late.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

CRC

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map9.93 N, 84.08 WOpen in Google Maps

Jaco/Quebrada Amarilla, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Nearest airportSJO — Juan Santamaría
TransportStay close enough to the part of Jaco/Quebrada Amarilla you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Ocaso Underground Music Festival runs late.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Ocaso Underground Music Festival?

Ocaso Underground Music Festival is listed for Past edition: 23–24 January 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Ocaso Underground Music Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Jaco/Quebrada Amarilla, Costa Rica. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Jaco/Quebrada Amarilla, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLocasofestival.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually January
Source statusOfficial source linked
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