Experience the passion, artistry, and excitement of the most anticipated mariachi event of the year—the Annual Mariachi Extravaganza. For three unforgettable days, San Antonio becomes the center of the mariachi... read more →
Featured photo: Cynthia Muñoz, Jonathan Clark and Luis Fernando Velásquez honor Miguel Martínez at the 2013 Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza. For decades, Miguel Martínez has been celebrated as one of the... read more →
By: Alex Garcia This June, the sounds of mariachi will fill one of the world's most celebrated concert halls as talented student musicians take the stage at Carnegie Hall in... read more →
Jonathan Clark Cualquiera que haya platicado con músicos de mariachi de edad avanzada seguramente ha escuchado historias sobre la época de oro de la radio (c. 1930–1960); un periodo en... read more →
Students and alumni representing the 31st Annual Mariachi Extravaganza traveled to Detroit earlier this month where they opened for the world-renowned Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán at the historic Detroit Opera House on Saturday, May 9, 2026.... read more →
Jonathan Clark Anyone who has conversed with older mariachi musicians has certainly heard stories of the days when radio was king (c.1930–1960) — a period when in-person, live broadcasts featuring... read more →
The world-renowned Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, joined by top winners from the Mariachi Extravaganza National Competition, will take the stage at the Detroit Opera House for a special Mother’s Day weekend performance. The... read more →
Get ready for a fabulous evening with Luis Villa y Trio Palenque in Boerne on May 2 for a special Mother's Day tribute at the Cave Without a Name. The... read more →
Thank you to everyone for your incredible support of the 2nd Annual Mariachi Extravaganza Las Vegas this past weekend. What an impressive and truly unforgettable event it was—nothing short of... read more →
Every December, the Mariachi Extravaganza brings together the most dedicated young mariachi musicians in the nation. Students travel from across the United States to share their love of mariachi music,... read more →
