Photos: Tucson International Mariachi Conference 2026
Beginning in 1982, La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference celebrates 44 years with five days of mariachi and folklorico performances, workshops and celebrations through Sunday, May 3rd.
Events kicked off on Wednesday with El Mariachi Canta Vocal Competition at the MSA Annex, Thursday is the student showcase at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, Friday is the Espectacular concert at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, Saturday is Fiesta Garibaldi at Jacome Plaza, and finally a mariachi mass at noon Sunday at St. Augustine Cathedral.
Liam Enriquez with Mariachi Leon de Pusch Ridge Christian Academy participates in the violin 1 class during the 44th La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference, Tucson Convention Center, April 29, 2026. Beginning in 1982, La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference celebrates 44 years with five days of mariachi and folklorico performances, workshops and celebrations through Sunday, May 3, 2026. Events kicked off on Wednesday with El Mariachi Canta Vocal Competition at the MSA Annex, Thursday is the student showcase at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, Friday is the Espectacular concert at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, Saturday is Fiesta Garibaldi at Jacome Plaza, and finally a mariachi mass at noon Sunday at St. Augustine Cathedral.
David Membrila instructs beginner students during the 44th La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference, Tucson Convention Center, April 29, 2026. Beginning in 1982, La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference celebrates 44 years with five days of mariachi and folklorico performances, workshops and celebrations through Sunday, May 3, 2026. Events kicked off on Wednesday with El Mariachi Canta Vocal Competition at the MSA Annex, Thursday is the student showcase at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, Friday is the Espectacular concert at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, Saturday is Fiesta Garibaldi at Jacome Plaza, and finally a mariachi mass at noon Sunday at St. Augustine Cathedral.
Young musicians practice the harp during the 44th La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference, Tucson Convention Center, April 29, 2026.
Gabriel Holguin instructs students through guitarron level 1 during the 44th La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference, Tucson Convention Center, April 29, 2026.
Mateo Padilla with Mariachi Leon Pusch Ridge Christian Academy plays his guitar during the 44th La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference, Tucson Convention Center, April 29, 2026.
A student sings “Tatuajes” during the 44th La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference, Tucson Convention Center, April 29, 2026.
David Sevillano polishes instruments for sale at the Sevillano Guitarras booth during the 44th La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference, Tucson Convention Center, April 29, 2026.
Isaiah Cordova, a trumpet master from Mariachi Rayos del sol de Tucson High practices during the 44th La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference, Tucson Convention Center, April 29, 2026.
Young musicians practice the guitar during the 44th La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference, Tucson Convention Center, April 29, 2026.
Anneliz Carrazco Sanchez, middle, plays the violin alongside her classmates during 44th La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference, Tucson Convention Center, April 29, 2026. Beginning in 1982, La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference celebrates 44 years with five days of mariachi and folklorico performances, workshops and celebrations through Sunday, May 3, 2026. Events kicked off on Wednesday with El Mariachi Canta Vocal Competition at the MSA Annex, Thursday is the student showcase at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, Friday is the Espectacular concert at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, Saturday is Fiesta Garibaldi at Jacome Plaza, and finally a mariachi mass at noon Sunday at St. Augustine Cathedral.
Mario Alfaro, owner of Alpha Strings cleans off a customers violin during the 44th La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference, Tucson Convention Center, April 29, 2026.
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