The 33rd International Mariachi and Charrería Festival is back. For several days, Guadalajara will host concerts, galas, free shows, and competitions celebrating mariachi, charrería, and Jalisco culture.
From August 26 to September 5, 2026, various venues throughout the city will host national and international mariachi groups, orchestras, and guest artists for one of Jalisco’s most important cultural festivals.
Check out the events you can’t miss and add the ones that interest you to your plans for August and September.
5 Must-See Events at the 2026 International Mariachi and Charrería Festival
1. Grand Concert with Natalia Jiménez
A symphonic performance featuring the Mariachi Internacional CHG and the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra, who will share the stage with Natalia Jiménez as a special guest.
📅 September 4, 2026
📍 Telmex Auditorium
🎟️ From $700 to $3,200
2. Mariachi Galas at the Degollado Theater
The Degollado Theater will host five themed galas featuring some of the world’s best mariachi groups, accompanied by the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra.
Program
🎶 Voices of My Land
📅 August 28 | 8:00 p.m.
❤️ Canta Corazón
📅 August 29 | 8:00 p.m.
✨ Icons of Today
📅 September 2 | 8:00 p.m.
🌟 Época Dorada
📅 September 3 | 8:00 p.m.
🎺 La Última y Nos Vamos
📅 September 5 | 8:00 p.m.
Participating groups include Mariachi Los Camperos, Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán, Mariachi Sol de América, and Mariachi Internacional CHG.
📍 Teatro Degollado
🎟️ From $895 to $3,900
3. “Idols of Mexico” Gala
A gala dedicated to two giants of Mexican music: Vicente Fernández and Juan Gabriel. The show will bring together Mariachi Los Camperos, Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán, and the Orquesta Sinfónica para la Escena.
📅 August 27, 2026
⏰ 8:30 p.m.
📍 Plácido Domingo Hall, Santander Performing Arts Complex
🎟️ From $1,050 to $2,940
4. Cultural Pavilion
Free events at Plaza Liberación. Four days of Mexican music, dance, and folklore. In addition to artistic performances, this venue serves as a platform for performers of traditional music and for guest international mariachi groups.
📅 August 26–29, 2026
📍 Plaza Liberación
🎟️ Free admission
5. Charro Championship
Teams from different states across the country will compete at the traditional “Nito” Aceves Lienzo Charro, at the only festival in the world that includes a Charro Championship as part of its program.
📅 September 5, 2026
⏰ 11:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.
📍 Lienzo Charro “Nito” Aceves
🎟️ Prices TBD
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the festival’s official website.
