MARIACHI USA returns to The Rady Shell for a second year, featuring mariachi performances, folklórico ballet and a fireworks finale along San Diego Bay.
Since Rodri J. Rodriguez founded MARIACHI USA in 1990, the festival has celebrated mariachi music and cultural traditions. Now in its 37th year at The Rady Shell, the event returns Sept. 26 with a lineup of mariachi artists and performers from across the region.
Event details:
Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Rady Shell at Jacobs Park – 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101
The MARIACHI USA festival invites longtime fans and first-time attendees alike to enjoy an evening of mariachi music at The Rady Shell. Featuring a lineup of acclaimed artists from across the genre and a fireworks finale over San Diego Bay, the event continues a tradition that celebrates family, culture and heritage.
The 2026 lineup includes:
MARIACHI Internacional de México
MARIACHI Divas de Cindy Shea
MARIACHI Premiere
MARIACHI Las Castinas
MARIACHI USA remains one of the nation’s most recognized mariachi festivals, drawing audiences from across Southern California and beyond for an evening dedicated to the sounds and traditions of the genre.
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Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com and at The Rady Shell Box Office. Early purchase is recommended, as the event is expected to sell out.
For more information, including the full lineup and event parking, please visit www.mariachiusa.com.
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