Girls Just Wanna Weekend will return for its 7th annual celebration in January with The Chicks and Sam Smith joining Brandi Carlile as headliners.
Additional performers include CMAT, Joy Oladokun, Jensen McRae, Lucius, Jasmine.4.t, Allison Ponthier, SistaStrings, Autumn Nichols, Arroba Nat, The Carlile Family Band, The Marshgrass Mamas, a special Titans of Americana set (guests TBA), and comedian Kristin Key.
Produced by 100x Hospitality and set to take place at Mexico’s stunning Barceló Maya Resort from January 15–19, 2026, the all-inclusive experience promises an unforgettable blend of live music and immersive activities in an idyllic tropical setting.
All-inclusive Event Packages for Girls Just Wanna Weekend 7 are available now at www.girlsjustwannaweekend.com. Each package includes premium resort accommodations, access to all concerts, round-trip airport transportation, unlimited top-shelf drinks, diverse dining options, daily pool parties, artist-curated activities, and the option to add adventurous off-site excursions.
A Destination Like No Other
Located along one of the most spectacular beaches in the Mexican Caribbean, Barceló Maya Resort offers white sandy beaches, a turquoise sea, and sweeping views of the tropical surroundings. Guests can enjoy endless fun with water sports, scuba diving lessons, a shopping center, bowling alley, 24-hour sports bar, three theaters, and a nightclub.
Since it was founded by Brandi Carlile in 2018, Girls Just Wanna Weekend has featured an extraordinary lineup of female and non-binary artists including Janelle Monáe, Shania Twain, Indigo Girls, Sheryl Crow, Sarah McLachlan, MUNA, Tanya Tucker, Sara Bareilles, Wynonna, Yola, Wendy & Lisa, Maren Morris, Brandy Clark, Patty Griffin, Celisse, and many more.
The event prides itself on creating a safe and inclusive space, with a strong focus on celebrating the predominantly LGBTQ+ audience. The Brandi Land campus within Barceló Maya Resort provides a welcoming environment where all can celebrate in comfort and community.
About Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile is an Oscar-nominated, 11x GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer, and producer; a 2x EMMY Award-winning composer, lyricist, and writer; a #1 New York Times Bestselling author; and a respected activist.
Carlile will release her brand-new album, Returning To Myself (Interscope Records/Lost Highway), on October 24, 2025. Produced by Carlile, Andrew Watt, Aaron Dessner, and Justin Vernon, the record marks her eighth solo studio album and follows her acclaimed 2023 collaboration with Elton John, Who Believes in Angels?, which debuted at #1 in the U.K. and Top 10 in the U.S.
Her career highlights include producing GRAMMY-winning projects from Joni Mitchell and Brandy Clark, recording Indigo Girls’ Closer To Fine with her wife Catherine for Barbie The Album, contributing Home to the final season of Ted Lasso, and earning her first Oscar nomination in 2025 for Never Too Late (with Elton John, Bernie Taupin, and Andrew Watt).
Beloved by her peers, Carlile has collaborated with The Highwomen, Soundgarden, Sam Smith, Alicia Keys, Hozier, Noah Kahan, Jacob Collier, P!nk, Dolly Parton, and more. She has been recognized as OUT Magazine’s Icon of the Year, received Billboard’s Trailblazer Award, CMT’s Impact Award, the NMPA’s Songwriter Icon Award, and multiple honors from the Americana Music Association.
Beyond music, Carlile co-founded the Looking Out Foundation, which has raised over $8 million for grassroots causes. She lives in rural Washington with her wife and daughters, Evangeline and Elijah.
About 100x Hospitality
100x Hospitality is a global experiential events and hospitality company connecting people with the music they love through meaningful, immersive experiences. Built on a Fan First and Artist Forward philosophy, 100x produces destination events, curated travel packages, and VIP ticketing programs that bring fans closer to the artists they love—and to each other.
