Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán
with Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, Mariachi Extravaganza
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Time
- Show 7:30 PM
- Venue
- Lila Cockrell Theatre, Downtown
- Genre
- Latin, Folk + country
- Links
- SpotifyInstagram @mariachimusicYouTube
with Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, Mariachi Extravaganza
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán plays Lila Cockrell Theatre, a 2,319-capacity theater in Downtown, on Saturday, December 5. Also on the bill: Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza and Mariachi Extravaganza. The show starts at 7:30 PM. This one could sell out: good draw for a room this size (98k listeners, 2,319 capacity). Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán also has 2 other dates on Go See Shows, in Grand Prairie and San Jose.
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of mariachi music through its longstanding involvement in the Mariachi Extravaganza and its unwavering support for music education in schools. For over 30 years, Mariachi Vargas has been at the heart of the Mariachi Extravaganza, serving as mentors, educators, and role models for thousands of students across the U.S. Their commitment to excellence—both on stage and in the classroom—has elevated the standard of school-based mariachi programs and inspired a new generation of young musicians to pursue the art form with passion and discipline.


Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán is a Mariachi group that was founded in Tecalitlán, Jalisco, Mexico by Gaspar Vargas in 1898. In 1928, his son, Silvestre Vargas, took over control of the group. Over time, the group has recorded albums, starred in over 200 movies, and performed all over the world.
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