Diez y Seis Mariachi Festival
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418 Villita St
San Antonio ,TX 78205
The Diez y Seis Mariachi Festival at Arneson River Theatre in San Antonio fills the River Walk area with student talent, community pride, and a long-running celebration of mariachi music. Middle and high school groups from San Antonio and across the region take the stage in a festival that supports music education while giving downtown visitors a full afternoon and evening soundtrack.
For families looking for free events in San Antonio, Hispanic Heritage Month events in San Antonio, or live music on the River Walk, this is one of the stronger picks of the weekend.
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Time: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Arneson River Theatre, San Antonio, TX
- Admission: Free
- About the festival: The event supports school mariachi and music programs. Image: AI-generated illustration of musical instruments; it does not depict the actual festival.
Downtown parking can take extra time on busy weekends, so arriving early is the easiest move for anyone wanting a relaxed start. Readers can check My Neighborhood News for more community happenings.
