33rd International Mariachi and Charrería Festival

Name: 33rd International Mariachi and Charrería Festival
Start: 2026-08-26
End: 2026-09-06
Location: Guadalajara

The 33rd International Mariachi and Charrería Festival is a 12-day cultural celebration held across the state of Jalisco, Mexico, from August 26 to September 6, 2026. Featuring over 170 activities, the event honors two pillars of Mexican heritage: mariachi music and charrería, a traditional form of horsemanship. The festival includes international concerts, public galas, and prestigious equestrian competitions centered in Guadalajara and expanding to various coastal and mountain communities.

Date: Aug 26 - Sep 6, 2026
Location: Guadalajara

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33rd International Mariachi and Charrería Festival

Event summary

Highlights

100 Years Public Gala honoring iconic Mexican composers
Charro Championship featuring elite equestrian teams
Over 170 cultural activities across the state of Jalisco
International mariachi performances from over ten countries

Established in 1994, this annual gathering celebrates traditions recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The 2026 edition showcases the global reach of mariachi music, featuring performers from Mexico, the United States, Europe, and South America. While Guadalajara's historic center serves as the primary hub, festivities extend to Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and the state's eleven Pueblos Mágicos, with nearly 95% of activities offered to the public free of charge.

Musical highlights include the "100 Years" Public Gala on August 30 at Plaza Liberación, which pays tribute to legendary composers José Alfredo Jiménez, Rubén Fuentes, and Tomás Méndez. This performance brings together renowned groups such as Mariachi Los Camperos and Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán alongside the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition to music, the festival emphasizes charrería through the Charro Championship held at the Lienzo Charro Nito Aceves, where top teams compete in traditional equestrian skills that represent Mexico's rural identity and history.

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