LPL News Wire| April 10, 2026

DETROIT, MI (4-10-26) –Detroit Opera House presents Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán for a special performance on May 9 at 7:30pm, the day before Mother’s Day, which is celebrated in the U.S. and in Mexico on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Mariachi Vargas has performed internationally for six generations and is widely recognized as “El Mejor Mariachi del Mundo” (the best mariachi in the world). The group was founded by Gaspar Vargas in Tecalitlán, Jalisco, Mexico in 1897 and performed under the leadership of Maestro Ruben Fuentes for more than 60 years. Mariachi Vargas has participated in hundreds of recordings, including the 1987 Canciones de Mi Padre album with Linda Ronstadt, which became the biggest-selling non-English language album in U.S. history, and Luis Miguel’s Mexico en la Piel and Mexico Por Siempre albums. Currently, the group performs under the musical direction of Carlos Martinez.

Tickets for Mariachi Vargas go on pre-sale Monday, November 3 at 12pmET at Ticketmaster, detroitopera.org, and in person at the Detroit Opera House. The public on-sale date is Thursday, November 6 at 12pmET. Tickets start at $39. Special VIP seating with beverage service is available.

The legendary Mariachi Vargas ensemble brings more than a century of tradition, virtuosity, and passion to the performance. The musicians perform with tight ensemble precision, featuring polished arrangements that often include vocal solos, duets, or trios. Sets span a variety of mariachi styles: sones, rancheras, huapangos, polkas, valses, and more, with singers joined by violins, trumpets, harp, guitarron, vilhuera, and guitar. Audiences can expect classic favorites such as “El Son de la Negra”, “La Fiesta del Mariachi,” and “Viva México.” The group often interacts with the audience, including moments of storytelling, for a joyous evening celebrating traditional Mexican culture.

Mariachi Vargas at Detroit Opera House—Mother’s Day Celebration
Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway Street, Detroit
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 7:30pm
Tickets: Ticketmaster and Detroit Opera box office (in person and at detroitopera.org)
Ticket presale: Monday, November 3 (12pmET)–Wednesday, November 5 (11:59pmET) Public ticket on sale date: Thursday, November 6, 12pmET

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