{"id":416563,"date":"2026-08-25T20:36:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T20:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/416563\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T20:36:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T20:36:19","slug":"featuring-vibrant-ballet-folklorico-and-a-different-texas-based-lineup-every-day-the-7th-annual-houston-mariachi-festival-returns-downtown-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/416563\/","title":{"rendered":"Featuring vibrant ballet folkl\u00f3rico and a different Texas-based lineup every day, the 7th annual Houston Mariachi Festival returns downtown this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FotoJet-2026-08-25T175816.878-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\" alt=\"Image shows musicians performing mariachi music.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Houston\u2019s 7th Annual Mariachi lands in town this weekend. Held at the Wortham Theater Center, the three-day festival will feature a vibrant celebration of mariachi music and ballet folkl\u00f3rico with a different Texas-based lineup each day. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What began in 2019 as a small community in the event in the East End has transformed into a multi-day annual celebration at the Wortham Theater Center, centered on mariachi, ballet folkl\u00f3rico, and youth arts education.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each program features a distinct lineup, pairing mariachi ensembles with folkl\u00f3rico dance companies in a family-oriented celebration of Mexican cultural traditions.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mariachifestival-day1-friday-696x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Graphic shows information regarding Day 1 of the 2026 Houston Mariachi Festival. \" class=\"wp-image-37104\"  \/>Image credit: Houston Mariachi Festival<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s Houston Mariachi Festival kicks off on Friday, August 28. Taking place in the Brown Theater at Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Ave. in Downtown Houston, Friday\u2019s opening-night performance will include the University of Houston Mariachi Pumas, the High School All-Star Mariachi Group and Danzas Folkl\u00f3ricas de Solei. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Saturday, the festival will feature Mariachi Imperial de Am\u00e9rica, Mariachi Las Chabelitas and Mexico en Danzas Grupo Folkl\u00f3rico \u2013 offering a lineup of professional and regional ensembles, with mariachi repertoire accompanied by colorful folkl\u00f3rico performances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival will conclude on Sunday, August 30, with UT Rio Grande Valley Mariachi Aztl\u00e1n, the UT Rio Grande Ballet Folkl\u00f3rico and winners of the National Youth Mariachi Vocal Competition. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Doors open one hour before each show. On Friday and Sunday, organizers encourage guests to wear guayaberas and traditional Mexican dresses, while Saturday is planned as a formal-attire evening. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets are available through Performing Arts Houston. Prices vary based on performance but start around $65. On Sunday, the venue is offering deals for two or more tickets, priced from $39 when using the code \u201cHTW26\u201c.  All performances take place at the Brown Theater at Wortham Theater Center at 501 Texas Ave. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Houston\u2019s 7th Annual Mariachi lands in town this weekend. 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