SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center proudly announces the 43rd Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival en San Antonio, set to take place May 15–18, 2025, with an exciting weekend of live music, cultural exhibitions, and community events that celebrate the rich heritage of conjunto music.
Kicking off with a free Seniors Dance on Thursday, May 15 at 10 a.m. at Progreso Hall (1306 Guadalupe St.), the festival welcomes older generations to enjoy a morning of live music from Eddie “Lalo” Torres and Los Conjunto Kings de Flavio Longoria, honoring the longtime supporters of this cherished genre.
That evening at 7 p.m., the celebration continues at the Latino Bookstore (1300 Guadalupe St.) with a new event titled Archiving & Documenting Our Cultura. This free exhibition features rare memorabilia from renowned archivist Ramón Hernández, as well as vibrant photography from Lupito Acuña and Mariaelena Villarreal, who also serves as the Festival Coordinator. A panel discussion and reception will follow, with live music from Aaron Salinas and Joey Guerrero.
The main event takes place May 16–18 at Rosedale Park (303 Dartmouth St.), bringing together more than 20 performers in a showcase of Texas’s diverse conjunto styles. Each night promises a blend of legendary acts and fresh talent:
Friday, May 16 (5:30 p.m. – Midnight)
- Los Fantasmas Del Valle
- Eva Ybarra y Su Conjunto Siempre
- Los Alacranes de Daví Flores
- Boni Mauricio y Los Maximos
- Santiago Garza y La Naturaleza
- Ricky Naranjo y Los Gamblers
Saturday, May 17 (Noon – Midnight)
- Performances from student conjuntos (Los Fresnos Elementary, PSJA Poderosos, Roma Middle School & High School)
- Viva Tejana Dance Company
- Mambito y Los Champs
- Jesse Perez y Sus Compadres Alegres
- Cindy Ramos y Su Conjunto
- Gilberto Perez Jr. y Sus Compadres
- The Delta Boyz
- Los Cucuys de Rodney Rodriguez
- Los Monarcas de Pete y Mario Diaz
- Lazaro Perez
- Los Garcia Bros
- Closing act: Ruben De La Cruz y Su Conjunto
Sunday, May 18 (Noon – 11 p.m.)
- Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center students
- Conjunto Heritage Taller
- Southside High School & Edison High School
- Ramon Lucio y Dominante
- Linda Escobar
- Los Tellez
- Conjunto Senzzible
- Los Arcos Hermanos Peña
- Los Texmaniacs
- Ruben Garza y Su Conjunto Classic
- Finale performance by: Jaime De Anda
Festival Coordinator Mariaelena Villarreal emphasized the importance of the event, stating: “The Tejano Conjunto Festival has long been a cornerstone of our musical heritage. With this year’s incredible lineup, we celebrate the rich legacy of conjunto music while also embracing its future.”
Recognized as the first and longest-running conjunto festival in the United States, the Tejano Conjunto Festival draws over 9,000 fans annually from Texas and beyond, including international visitors from Mexico, Europe, and Asia. Over the past four decades, it has become a blueprint for similar festivals and a vital platform for conjunto preservation and innovation.
Ticket Information
- 3-Day Weekend Pass: $50
- Friday Ticket: $20
- Saturday Ticket: $25
- Sunday Ticket: $15
- Children 12 and under: FREE
- Tickets available at: Eventive Ticket Page
- Or call (210) 271-3151 for assistance.
Know Before You Go
- Free events: Seniors Dance and Archiving Exhibition
- Venue: Rosedale Park, 303 Dartmouth St., San Antonio
- LYFT/UBER drop-off: Same address
- No coolers allowed
- Lawn chairs welcome
- Pop-up shelters: $50 fee, limited space
- No ATMs on site
This year’s Tejano Conjunto Festival is made possible thanks to generous support from Hohner, Bud Light, Astound, Texas Commission on the Arts, City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture, Ford Foundation, KEDA, The Gonzaba Group, and Vic G’s Promotions.
For more details, visit Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center or contact info@guadalupeculturalartscenter.org.
Celebrate the roots, rhythm, and future of conjunto music this May—only at the Tejano Conjunto Festival en San Antonio.
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