The 2026 Mariachi Ensemble and Vocal Competition
Participants in this competition must participate in 2026 workshops
Thursday July 30, 2026
The Mariachi Competition location is
Anaheim Elementary School District
Benito Juarez Elementary
841 Sunkist, Anaheim, CA 92806
This event is FREE to the community !
Reserve your complimentary tickets
today by sending us an email: info@mariachiheritagesociety.com
(Please note that tickets are given on a first come, first serve basis, until we reach venue capacity)
Mariachi Nationals Competition Information
1.Ensembles should be prepared to perform at least one each of the following styles within a 20-minute window:
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Ranchera
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Son Jalisciense
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Huapango
2. Ensembles will be entered under one of the following classifications: High School or Community/Other
3.A National Championship will be awarded to each classification
4. Directors are not to perform with their ensembles.
5. Students may only perform with one ensemble.
6.All participants must be registered for Mariachi Nationals and Summer Institute.
Registration fee includes admission to all Mariachi Nationals and Summer Institute Events.
Eligibility Requirements
High School / Community Category
The eldest member of the ensemble must be 19 years old or younger at the time of the competition.
College / Community Group Category
The eldest member of the ensemble must be 20 years old or older at the time of the competition.
Important:
Eligibility for each category is determined by the age of the oldest member of the ensemble at the time of the competition.