Eccles Presents4th Annual Mariachi Festival

Eccles presents
Mariachi Festival
Saturday, June 20th, 6-8pm
Delta Hall at the Eccles Theater

Free and open to the public – no tickets required!

The 4th Annual Mariachi Festival brings the sounds of Mexico to downtown Salt Lake City for an incredible evening celebrating mariachi music and culture. This year’s festival features performances by Mariachi Águilas de la Esperanza & Academia Mis Raíces, Trío Los Charros, and Mariachi Fuego, as well as ballet folklórico by Ballet Las Américas de Utah, showcasing talented musicians and artistic performances from the next generation of mariachi performers across Utah.

Mariachi Festival is on Saturday, June 20 in Eccles Theater’s renowned Delta Hall. The best part? The whole evening is free to attend!

Lobby doors open at 5pm. Come early to enjoy Latin food carts, vibrant artwork by local artists Ramón Ramos and Clara Amezcua, and pre-show music from one of the incredible Mariachi groups performing this evening.

Mariachi Festival is presented in partnership by the Consulate of Mexico in Salt Lake City; Eccles Theater, a venue of Salt Lake County Arts & Culture; and the Blocks Arts District.

Mariachi Fuego

Mariachi Fuego is a vibrant youth mariachi ensemble based in Salt Lake City, Utah, composed of talented performers between the ages of 11 and 17. Founded by its artistic director, Marx Huancas, the group showcases a rich repertoire that spans traditional mariachi styles such as boleros, sones jaliscienses, and rancheras. Their performances pay tribute to the legacy of iconic Mexican composers, including Fernando Z. Maldonado, Quirino Mendoza y Cortés, and many others.

Trío Los Charros

Karlysue y Los Charros is a professional Utah-based mariachi ensemble rooted in generations of musical tradition. Led by third-generation musicians Karlysue Castillo Pereyra (lead vocals, violin) and Sam Castillo (violin, vocals), alongside second-generation musicians Sam Pereyra and Arturo Fuentes, the group delivers vibrant and authentic mariachi performances. Founded in 2016, they perform at private, public, and corporate events throughout Utah, including Salt Lake County and Utah County.

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.

Through the support of Esperanza Elementary School and the instruction provided by Academia Mis Raíces, students receive musical training in mariachi and regional Mexican styles, including vocal performance and instruments such as guitar, vihuela, guitarrón, trumpet, and accordion. Together, Mariachi Águilas de la Esperanza and Academia Mis Raíces perform in community and cultural events, inspiring audiences while promoting bilingual education, family involvement, and the celebration of heritage. Mariachi Águilas de la Esperanza and Academia Mis Raíces will join together in a special collaborative performance.

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Mariachi Águilas de la Esperanza, en colaboración con Academia Mis Raíces, es un dinámico programa juvenil de mariachi dirigido por el director artístico Allan Moreno y su director musical Sneider Porras, con el apoyo del profesor Sebastián Velásquez en el área de iniciación. Con sede en la escuela Esperanza Elementary en Utah, Águilas de la Esperanza es reconocido como el primer programa de mariachi en el estado integrado por más de 200 estudiantes músicos, quienes representan con orgullo a su escuela y comunidad. El programa celebra las tradiciones musicales mexicanas mientras impulsa el éxito académico y el orgullo cultural entre estudiantes de diversos orígenes.

Gracias al apoyo de Esperanza Elementary School y a la formación impartida por Academia Mis Raíces, los estudiantes reciben capacitación musical en mariachi y estilos regionales mexicanos, incluyendo canto e instrumentos como guitarra, vihuela, guitarrón, trompeta y acordeón. Juntos, Mariachi Águilas de la Esperanza y Academia Mis Raíces participan en eventos comunitarios y culturales, inspirando al público y promoviendo la educación bilingüe, la participación familiar y la celebración de las raíces culturales.

Mariachi Águilas de la Esperanza y Academia Mis Raíces se presentarán juntos en una colaboración especial.