SAN ANTONIO \u2013 La Semana Alegre is set to return to Hemisfair, marking its first year as an official Fiesta event, according to a news release. <\/p>\n
The two-night, ticketed festival will take place on Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24, the release stated. <\/p>\n
The festival is set to transform Hemisfair into a music-and-food destination with two stages, a curated market, art and immersive activations. <\/p>\n
Organizers said proceeds will support stewardship of the downtown public space.<\/p>\n
The first night features Men Without Hats, Bow Wow Wow, Tommy Tutone and Animotion alongside hometown acts including Girl in a Coma, Surfbort and original La Semana Alegre performer Joe King Carrasco. <\/p>\n
The second night will mix indie, electronic and Latin-influenced acts, with Ghostland Observatory headlining. Other performers include 54 Ultra, Los Retros, La Santa Cecilia, Son Rompe Pera, Chavela and Pop Pistol.<\/p>\n
Food options range from Fiesta classics such as chicken-on-a-stick and gorditas to sweets and local favorites. <\/p>\n
Modelo is listed as the festival\u2019s official beer; aguas frescas, cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks will also be available. The La Semana Alegre Market features local artisans, vintage goods and music-focused vendors.<\/p>\n