March 28, 2026!
Registration Now Open!
ABOUT
The Mariachi Extravaganza return to Las Vegas by popular demand. Expect to enjoy a full day of nail biting group and vocal competitions followed by a live performance with competition winners and our beloved Jonathan Palomar, accompanied by UNLV’s very own Mariachi Revolución. Expect a jam packed day of elite middle school and high school group competitions along with an open category for all ages!!! Adding to the excitement is a full 10-minute set for audiences to enjoy from all participating mariachi groups. Vocal Competitions will be held in 3 categories: Elementary/Middle School, High School and College/University. Plan early and register today to secure your spot in the Mariachi Extravaganza Las Vegas at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas!
IMPORTANT DATES!
Jan. 6 – Group and Vocal registration Opens
Feb. 10 – Vocal Competition registration deadline
Feb. 17 – Group registration deadline (Final deadline/no late registrations accepted)
Feb. 27 – Vocal finalists announced & drawing for order of group competitions
Mar. 27 – Open Rehearsal Session w/ Jonathan Palomar and Mariachi Revolucíon
Mar. 28 – Competitions/Concert and Mariachi Extravaganza Las Vegas Concert
REGISTRATION
Group and individual registration includes the following:
– Participation in the group competitions
– Entry into all competitions
– Complimentary ticket for the concert
– Opportunity to submit an entry into the vocal competitions
– Opportunity to sit in on a 2-hour master class with Jonathan Palomar and Mariachi Revolución
RULES AND REGULATIONS
GROUP COMPETITIONS
– Competitions are open to groups and individuals from throughout the U.S.
– Group Competitions will be held in 3 categories to include Elementary/Middle School, High School and an Open Category. The Open Category is for all ages and participants in community, collegiate, partial collegiate, semi-professional or professional groups.
– Groups may compete with an unlimited number of students. However, please keep in mind, the stage set up is for 16 students and any additional microphones/stage equipment is not guaranteed. – Groups must consist of at least 10 musicians (no maximum).
– Each student must play an instrument during the competition.
– Submit set lists during registration; ensure correct titles and spellings for judges.
– 10 minutes are allotted for each group from the time the first note is played to the last.
– Mariachi Directors may assist Middle School Groups with mic adjustments on stage prior to start time.
– Please note: We have received lots of phone calls regarding this competition. Please secure your spot by registering your group early as entry into the competition is on a first come, first serve basis.
VOCAL COMPETITIONS
– Vocal Competitions will be held in 3 categories to include Elementary/Middle School, High School and College/University. Students must be 25 years or younger to compete in the collegiate level. C/U finalists must submit proof of current enrollment prior to the competition.
Elementary/Middle School: Grades 1–8
High School: Grades 9–12
College/University: Students in Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. programs, Vocational/Trade schools, Arts Academies. C/U students must present ID and proof of current enrollment prior to competition and must be 25 years of age or younger.
– Vocal submission entries must be under 4 minutes in length and must be submitted with live or prerecorded mariachi music accompaniment. Finalists may compete with a pista (music bed) or live accompaniment. Only one entry may be submitted at the time of registration and students must compete with the same song submitted.
– Finalists will be selected and announced via the Mariachi Extravaganza Facebook page on Feb. 27. Finalists will compete live on stage on March 28 with live mariachi music accompaniment or a pista (music bed). Vocalists must make arrangements for live accompaniment. Live accompaniment must be a group registered to participate in the group competitions.
