Viva Mexico 2026

About Viva Mexico 2026

Celebrate Mexican culture with great vibes, music, and fun at Viva México 2026 with the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center!

Viva Mexico!

Saturday, Sept 12, 2026 4:00-9:00pm

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center600 River Street, Austin Texas 78701


The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) presents its 19th annual Viva México celebration! This lively outdoor celebration in collaboration with Univision

includes live mariachi music, local bands, and folkloric dance performances. It is a family-friendly alcohol-free event with free children’s art activities, games, and a vendor market.Univision, our local Spanish-language news station, will be providing bilingual hosts for the event. They bring high-energy excitement to our announcements in Spanish and English. The Mexican Consulate Humberto Hernández Haddad will give the “Grito de Independencia” or call to independence.


Viva Mexico is an Austin tradition that pays tribute to both Mexico’s Independence Day and to the diverse cultural traditions of Austin’s Mexican, Mexican-American, Latino, Chicano, and Tejano community. Everyone is welcome to this celebration. Performances on the Outdoor Stage:4:00 p.m. Sonora Hechicera5:00 p.m. Danza Azteca Guadalupana5:30 p.m. La Diferencia6:30 p.m. Ballet Folklorico de Austin7:00 p.m. Latin Breed8:15 p.m. El Grito & Himno Nacional (National Anthem)8:30 p.m. Mariachi9:00 p.m. Mariachi & Ballet Folklorico Grand FinaleStay tuned on the MACC social media (@ESBMACC) for “know before you go” information/ travel tips.