Southwest Mariachi Conference and Festival Garibaldi

The Metropolitan State University of Denver Department of Music along with the Latino Cultural Arts Center (LCAC) welcome you back to the Auraria Campus for the 6th Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference on April 19 & 20, 2024!

We are excited to announce internationally renowned recording artists Mariachi Cobre to headline this year’s Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference and are thrilled to partner with Empowered to co-host Festival Garibaldi for a weekend celebrating Mexican music, dance, food, education, and entertainment!

Schedule

9:00 - 10:00am - General Session

9:00 - 1:00pm - Mariachi Educators Workshop (free, for public school teachers only)

10:30 - 12:30pm - Session Three Breakouts

12:30 - 1:30pm - Lunch

1:30 - 3:30pm - Session Four Breakouts

3:30 - 5:00pm - General Session

7:00 - 9:30pm - Concert by Mariachi Cobre (separate ticketed event)

Registration Cost:

Early Bird Fee: $45

Fee after March 15: $55

Register here

Date: April 19-20, 2024