Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe Teaming Up For First Rock the Tides Destination Festival in Mexico
Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe are teaming up for a hard rock destination festival in Riviera Maya, Mexico this winter. The legendary hard rock groups will set up shop from November 7-9 for the Rock the Tides fest, which will also include sets from Poison singer and solo performer Bret Michaels, Extreme, the Struts, Buckcherry, Dorothy, Living Colour, Moon Walker and Velvet Daydream.
“Mexico has always been one of the most electric places we’ve played – the energy is just unreal, Mötley Crüe told Rolling Stone about the all-inclusive getaway. “Some of our most unforgettable shows have happened there, and we know this one will be no different. We’re excited to head back, team up with Def Leppard, and throw one hell of a party for everyone making the trip. It’s going to be an epic night.”
Guests have a choice to stay at two different all-inclusive luxury five-star resorts, the adults-only Barceló Riviera Maya Barceló Maya Grand, with all packages including a resort room, unlimited food and drinks, access to all the shows and transportation to and from the airport, according to a press release announcing the event. Among the add-on, off-site excursions being offered are swimming in a cenote — underground fresh water pools commonly found in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula — catamaran rides and yacht sails, snorkeling and “cultural explorations.”
The festival stages will be spread out across the resort, with one show slated to take place in the Riviera pool. Pre-sale tickets go on sale at 10 a.m . PT on April 23; click here for more information.
“This experience goes way beyond the show — it’s a weekend in paradise, a dream vacation with intimate performances from two legendary bands,” said Disco Presents’ Donnie Estopinal. “We’re pushing the boundaries of what a live event can be and this is one fans will never forget.”
Check out the festival poster and teaser video below.
Gil Kaufman
Billboard
