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McAllen Performing Arts Center
Celebrating Hispanic culture, the Mariachi Festival is coming back to the McAllen Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 18. Take part in a showcase of Mexico's vibrant music featuring the Mariachi 7 Leguas with performances from the UTRGV Ballet Folklorico and other standout pieces from mariachi students. With emotive sounds and powerful vocals that define the Mexican traditional folk wonders, this festival promises an immersive experience of heritage, musical passion, and cultural pride. With native costumes, creative mastery, a purposeful drive, these performers serve an explosion of color and wonder as the UTRGV Ballet Folklorico serves up visual tapestry packed with culture & tradition while the Mariachi 7 Leguas delights with trumpets, guitarron, and vihuelas as they perform the art form in the most authentic way. Inscribed by UNESCO as one of it Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, this festival is bound to move your hearts and lift those spirits up. Don't miss out by booking your tickets now!
A celebration of roots, identity, and traditional folk music, be part of this year's Mariachi Festival taking place at the McAllen Performing Arts Center this fall. Featuring performances by the Mariachi 7 Leguas, the UTRGV Ballet Folklorico, plus the RGV Youth All-Star Mariachi, it's gonna be a showcase of the rich musical and dance traditions that share important cculture and heritage that'ls crossed over generations in time.
Be sure to take out your most festive dresses, and call up your family, friends, and loved ones for an immersive night where every step pays homage to a rich celebration of your roots. With the magic of traditional folk dance and soring vocal wonders, your heart will surely beat for more.
Founded in 2004 by Emilio Santos in Rio Grande Valle, Texas, the McAllen-based mriachi group has performed in various concerts, festivals, birthday & wedding bookings, and many more gigs where rich musical tradition is celebrated. Translating to "seven leagues", these performers are known for their authenticity, emotive moves, and technical expertise on the musical artform. You can expect bold and powerful vocal delivery, smooth moves, and lush strings that highlight authentic mariachi arrangements. Taking you on a ride through the traditional music form's history, it's a wonderful showcase of musicianship, passion, and creativity strongly rooted in tradition.
This 32-member student dance company is a proud home to students dedicated to learning and promoting Mexican culture in the heart of Texas, and of course beyond. Known for their astounding rhythmic footwork, powerful storytelling, and dance mastery, their annual Alegria and festival shows are always jam-packed with audiences coming over to celebrate Mexican dance's rich heritage. A full-on sensory experience, these students live out the very essence of mariachi with exquisite moves and powerful notes.
These two groups definitely serve the most authentuc mariachi experience you can get, and they're coming over to hit the stage at the McAllen Performing Arts Center for a big celebration. Be sure to call up all your family, friends, and loved ones for an amazing weekend of Mexican folk right in the city. Don't miss out by booking your tickets now!
Please see below the McAllen Performing Arts Center seating chart for the Mariachi Festival event on 18 October 2025. The ticket price will vary depending on the seating section. Compare different sections to find the cheapest Mariachi Festival tickets. For accessible seating please contact McAllen Performing Arts Center directly.
McAllen Performing Arts Center, Mcallen, Texas, , US