Festival de Mariachi en la Isla
Wednesday, April 2 - Sunday, April 6, 2025 | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Performing Arts Center
🌟 The Fifth Annual Festival de Mariachi en la Isla has expanded to a five-day event! 🌟
This exciting celebration of mariachi music and culture kicks off on Wednesday, April 2nd, and runs through Sunday, April 6th. This year’s festival will feature performances by high school and professional ensembles, along with activities for the entire family, including:
🎶 Live Mariachi Performances
🌮 Food Trucks
🛍️ Local Vendors
🏆 Contests & Workshops
Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience honoring the rich tradition of mariachi music!
Festival Schedule
Wednesday, April 2 | 6:00 PM
📍 H-E-B Performance Hall, Performing Arts Center
🎻 Mariachi & Folklórico Showcase
Featuring TAMU-CC Mariachi de la Isla & Alcorta’s Compañía de Danza Folklorica.
🎟 Free Admission
Thursday, April 3 | 7:30 PM
📍 H-E-B Performance Hall, Performing Arts Center
🎬 Plática: The History and the Artform: The Power of Musica Mariachi
With Professors Amanda Marquez and Gabriel Duran
🎟 Free Admission
Friday, April 4
📍 Bay Hall 103 – 5:00 PM
🎼 Masterclass with Mariachi Las Alteñas
Open to all mariachi students and directors.
📍 H-E-B Performance Hall, Performing Arts Center – 8:00 PM
🎶 Concert: Mariachi Las Alteñas
Experience the vibrant energy of Mariachi Las Alteñas, one of the finest all-female mariachi ensembles. Known for their passion and precision, Mariachi Las Alteñas delivers an unforgettable evening of music that celebrates the rich tradition of mariachi.
🎟 Friday Evening Tickets:
- $10 for adults
- $5 for students/children over 5
- Free for children 5 and under
Saturday, April 5
📍 H-E-B Performance Hall, Performing Arts Center – 11:00 AM
🎻 Mariachi Showcase
Featuring middle school, high school, and college mariachi groups.
📍 H-E-B Performance Hall, Performing Arts Center – 8:00 PM
🎤 Concert: Mariachi Los Galleros de San Antonio
Enjoy an electrifying performance by Mariachi Los Galleros de San Antonio, known for their dynamic style and powerful performances.
🎟 Saturday Ticket Options:
- All-Day Showcase Pass (Showcase + Evening Performance)
- $20 for adults
- $10 for students/children over 5
- Free for children 5 and under
- Evening Performance Only
- $10 for adults
- $5 for students/children over 5
- Free for children 5 and under
Sunday, April 6 | 11:00 AM
📍 Corpus Christi Cathedral
⛪ Spanish Mass
Join us for mass at the Corpus Christi Cathedral, featuring music by Alex Oldroyd and the Corpus Christi Cathedral Mariachi. (Location: 500 N. Upper Broadway St.)
Join the Celebration!
🎶 Five days of mariachi music, cultural festivities, and family fun!
📧 For more information:
Visit mariachifest.tamucc.edu or email mariachi.festival@tamucc.edu.
🎟 Tickets available at tamucc.tix.com or call the Box Office at 361.825.ARTS.
👕 Don’t forget to call and order your official Mariachi t-shirt!
