This winter, escape to Mexico with Brandi Carlile for her annual concert vacation, Girls Just Wanna Weekend! Enjoy sun-soaked days and intimate performances from some of the biggest female artists in the world. Float along during afternoon poolside shows, then gather your friends for four unforgettable nights of concerts under the stars. Our custom concert area caters to all preferences, whether you'd like to take it easy or prefer being close to the stage. Enjoy endless complimentary beverages, a blend of authentic and fan-favorite cuisine, local microbrew beer, and attentive roaming waitstaff. Prepare yourself for captivating performance artists, interactive art installations, and the most welcoming festival community in North America. Experience the magic of an all-inclusive resort stay mixed with the vibrant energy of your favorite artists. With all guests staying at the Barceló Maya Resort, you'll have unlimited access to everything you desire, just steps from your door.
Trips to Brandi Land come loaded with an itinerary consisting of curated activities and musical programming! Start your day with morning yoga in paradise, participate in a workshop, or join our annual poolside lip sync contest. Guests can even audition for Brandi-oke, where Brandi, Tim, and Phil will be your backing band if chosen! Whether you prefer to get involved or relax by the shore, there's something for everyone in this dreamy part of the world. Join us for an unforgettable experience of music, community, and vacation! #GJWW6 event packages include all music performances, accommodations, food and drinks, cocktails, activities, workshops, and more.
Our custom concert area sets the bar for the ultimate venue experience featuring authentic cuisine, fresh churros, endless complimentary beverages, captivating performance artists, interactive art installations, and ample space to enjoy the nightly concerts on the Main Stage. With roaming wait staff providing continuous beverage service, you won't even need to move for your next drink.
Venue Location: between the Beach & Riviera properties at the Barceló Maya. Please refer to the map below for more info regarding the 2025 event layout.
Explore the best of the Rivera Maya's amazing natural treasures and ancient history during your vacation with Brandi. Girls Just Wanna Weekend offers a variety of off-site excursions for guests to participate in during the day. These excursions are completely optional and transportation is included.
Lead guests can reserve space on adventures until January 8th via the Guest Dashboard. These adventures are exclusive to our event attendees and availability is limited with reservations accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Whether you’re looking to tan on the beach, float in the pool, learn something new, or stay active, a variety of exciting activities await during the day, including:
- U-Spa Wellness - world-class spa service.
- Brandi-oke - karaoke hosted by Brandi.
- Lip Sync Contest - take the stage poolside for our annual contest.
- Bootcamp - enjoy a great workout with the refreshing atmosphere of the beach.
- Craft Beer Tastings & Exchange - sample a collection of beers from our local partners, and bring a 6-pack from your local brewery to participate in the beer exchange!
- Daily Yoga Sessions - early morning yoga in an open-air environment.
- Sports & Games - beach volleyball, pickleball, and more!
The Barceló Maya sits on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, with over a mile of fine white sand, crystal clear water and stunning coral reef. This all-inclusive haven is made up of six luxury properties - Riviera, Beach, Caribe, Colonial, Tropical and Palace. Each area has an incredible assortment of perfectly manicured pools, diverse restaurants and entertainment options. With swim up bars, tennis courts, an 18-hole mini golf course, shopping boutiques, and so much more, there’s no lack of amazing options or excitement here. Indulge in a truly unforgettable vacation experience during your #GJWW6 trip.
As responsible stewards of our home in Mexico, we’ve set ambitious targets to reduce this event’s carbon footprint year over year while giving back to the local community via varying donations, grants and impact funding. This includes:
- Carbon mitigation and offset contributions via our partnership with Fandiem
- A single-use plastic-free concert area. Compostable plates, cups, cutlery and napkins will be utilized for food & beverages.
- Water Refill stations will be made available in an effort to further eliminate the need for traditional plastic water bottles.
