# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lula Late Night: Empanadas Ilegales Album Launch for Laboratorio Tropical - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 02:30 am - **Event Description**: Lula + Sonic Sancocho team up to present a special midnight album release concert by an internationally acclaimed Vancouver-based band!About this EventLula Late Night - Empanadas IlegalesDoors 11 pm, show Midnight.Somewhere between Vancouver and Montreal, between cumbia and the cosmos, between the apocalypse and the dancefloor, there is a laboratory.Join us for a night of psychedelic tropical music, dancing, and the official launch of LABORATORIO TROPICAL, the long-awaited fourth album from Vancouver's Empanadas Ilegales with special guest selectors olasconola B2B Juana Go-Gó (Sonic Sancocho) and sadstab.Empanadas Ilegales have spent nearly a decade breaking tropical music down to its bones, recombining it under pressure, and testing what comes out the other side. LABORATORIO TROPICAL, their fourth album, is the report from the lab.About Empanadas IlegalesEmpanadas Ilegales is a Vancouver-based tropical psychedelic music ensemble known for genre-bending compositions and kinetic live performances.Formed in 2017 by musicians with roots in Colombia,Argentina, and Canada, the group merges LatinAmerican traditions with surf rock, free jazz, and experimental psychedelia.Their 2025 album Sancocho Trifásico put them on the map internationally: Bandcamp Daily feature, Songlines review, CBC radio play, festival slots at FME, Calgary Folk, and Montreal Jazz Fest. Far Out Magazine named it one of five 21st century cumbia masterpieces, writing that the band is "not only carrying the torch of that legendary cumbia sound into the modern age, but adapting and adding to the sound in a way that will keep the scene moving organically." LABORATORIO TROPICAL is where that musical alchemy continues.Arrive at 11 pm and enjoy some of the Latin orchestra before the late-night global party begins at midnight!Late kitchen • Late last callVinyl Set by Sonic Sancocho (Juana Go-Gó & Olasconola)+ Special GuestsLimited edition merch available!Bottle ServiceReservations for bottle service can be made by calling 416 588 0307.Please note that these tickets are general admission and do not guarantee seating. Buy early and get the early bird discount! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/51592a10-a299-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1110-h740-dc180808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/516c8b00-a299-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1090-h740-dc280808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5181e7c0-a299-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1036-h740-dc180808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/518f7c50-a299-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h225-dc080808-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 11:00 PMDoors Open for Empanadas Ilegales Album Release ConcertInfo: Arrive right at 11 to enjoy a taste of Lula's world famous salsa night featuring Latin Grammy and Juno-winning artists from across Latin America followed by Sonic Sancocho DJs.?: 12:00 AM - 03:30 AMEmpanadas Ilegales takes the stage. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/lula-late-night-empanadas-ilegales-album-launch-for-laboratorio-tropical/100001995970004012 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, festivals, concerts, dance, parties, live-music, art, jazz - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 19+ - door_time: 2026-08-29T03:00:00Z - presented_by: Presented by Sonic Sancocho and Lulaworld - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Lula Lounge - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30.58, max: 48.01, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Lula Lounge - **lat**: 43.6496464 - **long**: -79.4345494 - **full address**: Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street W, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lula Late Night: Empanadas Ilegales Album Launch for Laboratorio Tropical - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/59747460ea5f736cdaf082c7d45acc9ae7a970b1d1e4731a6ec07ee711c80bf0-rimg-w1200-h600-dc282828-gmir.jpg?v=1786248726 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lula Late Night: Empanadas Ilegales Album Launch for Laboratorio Tropical being held? - **A:** Lula Late Night: Empanadas Ilegales Album Launch for Laboratorio Tropical takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 02:30 am at Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street W, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Lula Late Night: Empanadas Ilegales Album Launch for Laboratorio Tropical? - **A:** Lula Late Night: Empanadas Ilegales Album Launch for Laboratorio Tropical is strictly for guests aged 19 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 19 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Lula Late Night: Empanadas Ilegales Album Launch for Laboratorio Tropical? - **A:** Lula Late Night: Empanadas Ilegales Album Launch for Laboratorio Tropical is organized by Lula Lounge / Lula Music & Arts Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Lula Late Night: Empanadas Ilegales Album Launch for Laboratorio Tropical is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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