Tamales & Mariachi Festival 2026

Celebrate the food, music and traditions of Mexico and Central America at the Tamales & Mariachi Festival! This annual community celebration moves to the Las Vegas Civic Center outdoor plaza for an afternoon of tamales, live mariachi performances and activities for the whole family.

Browse food from local vendors, enjoy the music and spend a Saturday afternoon celebrating Latino culture in downtown Las Vegas. Admission is free, with food and refreshments available for purchase.

Event Details

• Event: Tamales & Mariachi Festival.
• Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026.
• Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Venue: Las Vegas Civic Center outdoor plaza.
• Address: 525 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101.
• Admission: Free and open to the public.
• Food and Refreshments: Available for purchase.

Free Admission & Event Information

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Enjoy the festival’s live entertainment and family activities with free public admission. Bring a food budget if you plan to sample tamales or purchase refreshments from the vendors.

About the Event

The Tamales & Mariachi Festival brings together two central parts of the celebration: tamales from local vendors and live mariachi music. Food stands give visitors the opportunity to explore different vendors’ offerings, while musical performances provide the soundtrack for the afternoon.

The festival celebrates traditions from Mexico and Central America, with additional performances and family activities rounding out the event. Come for the food, stay for the music and enjoy a gathering centered on culture and community.

About the Venue

The festival takes place at the Las Vegas Civic Center outdoor plaza, the event’s new location for 2026. Located on South Main Street in downtown Las Vegas, the plaza provides an outdoor setting for the food vendors, live entertainment and community activities.

Head to 525 S. Main St. for the festival’s outdoor gathering.

Know Before You Go

• No glass containers are permitted.
• No pets, per the event announcement.
• Food and refreshments cost extra; free admission does not include vendor purchases.

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