MARIACHI FESTIVAL

A woman with dark hair, wearing floral earrings and a traditional embroidered dress, celebrating at the Mariachi Festival on June 20, 2026. The image is decorated with colorful confetti and festive patterns.

Pictured top: Mariachi Guzman
Pictured middle: Mariachi Sol de Jalisco
Pictured bottom: Mariachi Fuego

4th annual mariachi festival

June 20, 2026 from 5-9pm at 
📍Eccles Theater | 131 S Main St., Salt Lake City
Free event | All Ages

Whether you're a longtime mariachi lover or a first-time listener, the Mariachi Festival promises a night of powerful music, cultural celebration, and community connection, all in the open air of Eccles Theater Plaza.

In Partnership with: Eccles Theater/Salt Lake County Arts and Culture | UtahPresents | Consulate of Mexico in Salt Lake City

Featured Performers

Mariachi Águilas de la Esperanza & Academia Mis Raíces

Mariachi Águilas de la Esperanza, in collaboration with Academia Mis Raíces, is a dynamic youth mariachi program directed by artistic director Allan Moreno and musical director Sneider Porras, with the support of Professor Sebastián Velásquez in the initiation area. Based at Esperanza Elementary School in Utah, Águilas de la Esperanza is recognized as the first mariachi program in the state formed by more than 200 student musicians, proudly representing their school and community. The program celebrates Mexican musical traditions while supporting academic success and cultural pride among students from diverse backgrounds.

Trío Los Charros

Karlysue y Los Charros is a professional Utah-based mariachi band rooted in generations of musical tradition. Siblings Sam Castillo (violin, vocals) and Karlysue Castillo Pereyra (violin, lead vocals) are third-generation mariachi musicians, carrying forward a family legacy of artistry and performance. Sam Pereyra and Arturo Fuentes, both second-generation musicians also share deep musical ties. Their parents performed together in their youth creating a connection long before the group ever formed.

Mariachi Fuego

Founded in April 2023 by director Marx Huancas, Mariachi Fuego is Utah’s only professional youth mariachi group, and they’re already making waves with weekly bookings across the state. With a powerful 15-member lineup, including 6 violins, 3 trumpets, guitars, and vihuelas, this ensemble delivers fiery performances full of talent and passion.