Brandi Carlile’s 2027 Girls Just Wanna Weekend Lineup to Feature Headliners Kelly Clarkson, Sierra Ferrell
Brandi Carlile’s Girls Just Wanna Weekend will return to Mexico in January 2027, with Kelly Clarkson and Sierra Ferrell joining Carlile as headliners. The festival brings together women and nonbinary artists for a four-day event, and is known for promoting an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere.
The eighth annual festival runs from 14 to 18 January at the Barceló Maya Resort. Its lineup also includes The Beaches, CMAT, Allison Russell, Brandy Clark, Lucius and comedian Kristin Key, among others; the all-inclusive programme features performances, workshops, artist-curated activities, excursions and “Brandi-oke”. Founded by Carlile in 2018, the event has previously hosted artists including The Chicks, Shania Twain and Janelle Monáe.
- Carlile’s festival returns to Mexico from 14 to 18 January 2027.
- Kelly Clarkson and Sierra Ferrell join Carlile as headliners.
- The all-inclusive event features music, workshops and activities.
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Girls Just Wanna Weekend is a four-day music festival founded by singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile in 2018. It is held in Mexico and brings together women and nonbinary performers, alongside activities such as workshops and excursions.
Carlile is a Grammy-winning American musician known for her solo work and as part of the group the Highwomen. Previous festivals have featured established performers including The Chicks, Shania Twain and Janelle Monáe.
The event combines concerts with shared activities and is designed to give audiences time with artists beyond their performances. Its programme spans several musical styles and also includes comedy.