Latin music is more than sound—it’s story, heritage, rhythm, and community. This year, Chandler Center for the Arts (CCA) is going big on Latin music, bringing in celebrated voices and cultural traditions from across Latin America for audiences to enjoy. From mariachi and folklórico to Latin pop, hybrid fusion, and singer-songwriter approaches, this lineup spans a wide spectrum of what “Latin music” can mean.
With affordable ticket pricing and a mix of veteran stars and rising talent, the series offers entry points for all audiences, from longtime Latin music fans and newcomers alike. Below are five standout Latin-themed shows in CCA’s 2025–2026 season you won’t want to miss.
26th Annual Mariachi & Folklórico Festival with Aída Cuevas
October 4, 2025 | 7:00 PM
This signature festival, co-presented with C.A.L.L.E. de Arizona, is a celebration of Mexican musical and dance traditions. Playing the starring role is Aída Cuevas, known as the “Queen of Ranchera Music.” Over her 50-year career, she’s earned both a GRAMMY and a Latin GRAMMY — and she remains the only female mariachi artist to do so.
Expect a vibrant evening: folklórico dancers swirling in traditional dress, stirring mariachi arrangements, and a cultural immersion into the sounds that resonate deeply in Mexican heritage.
Las Cafeteras: Hasta La Muerte
October 17, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Las Cafeteras is a Los Angeles–based ensemble famed for fusing folk, cumbia, hip-hop, and activism into high-energy performances. Their show Hasta La Muerte is a musical celebration of the tradition of Día de Muertos or Day of the Dead and features colorful costumes, dancing, theatrical storytelling, and traditional folk music, as well as original songs from Las Cafeteras.
Caro Pierotto
October 19, 2025 | 3:00 PM
The Brazilian singer-songwriter will perform original songs in English, Spanish, and Portuguese with her all-star band. Drawing influence from Sade and Amy Winehouse, Caro's performance will include fresh renditions of popular US songs like "Killing Me Softly" and "Rock With You," rounding out this intimate multicultural performance in the Bogle Theatre.
Edna Vázquez
November 2, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Edna Vázquez is an artist who bridges contemporary tastes with cultural authenticity. For fans of mariachi music, rock, and Mexican folk, this event offers a bicultural musical experience that centers Edna's incredible vocal talent. You may have seen her perform with the acclaimed "little orchestra" Pink Martini.
Camila Fernández
May 1, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Closing out CCA’s Latin slate for the season is Camila Fernández. As part of the 2025–2026 season listing, her concert promises a strong finish to the Latin music series with a contemporary mariachi performance. A musical genre historically dominated by male musicians, Camila is a revolutionary, bringing a fresh look and sound to ranchera music. Joined by her four-piece band, Camila's comes from a line of musical Mexican icons like her grandfather Vicente Fernández and her father Alejandro Fernández.