• Dr. Adriana Ayala

    Film & Community Conversations:
    Dr. Adriana Ayala

  • HMM2012-Featured

    Film & Community Conversations:
    Dr. Humberto Morales

  • Reyna-Grande-Featured

    Film & Community Conversations:
    Reyna Grande

  • Cardenes-Featured

    Music:
    Maestro Andrés Cárdenes

  • Graciela_Tiscareno-Sato-Featured

    Film & Community Conversations:
    Graciela Tiscareño-Sato

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    Monday, June 10, 2013:
    A Conversation with Author of “Latinnovating,” Graciela Tiscareño-Sato

  • Cardenes-Featured

    Saturday, May 11, 2013:
    A Conversation and Violin Master Class with Maestro Andrés Cárdenes

  • Reyna-Grande-Featured

    Friday, May 10, 2013:
    A Conversation with National Book Critics Nominee Reyna Grande

  • HMM2012-Featured

    Friday, May 3, 2013:
    From the Battlefield to the Plaza

  • Dia de los Muertos Community Concert

    Concerts:
    Dia de los Muertos Community Concert and Family Activities

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    Friday, September 21, 2012:
    California History Walking Tours

  • Maya Calendar Revealed

    Special Events:
    Maya Calendar Revealed

  • Lila Downs - Como Agua Para Chocolate

    Cine y Cena - Dinner and a Movie @ VivaFest!:
    20th Anniversary Como Agua Para Chocolate Diner

  • The Weight of the Nation

    Thursday, September 13, 2012:
    The Weight of the Nation

  • Irene Chavez

    Film & Community Conversations:
    Irene Chavez

  • Las Cafeteras

    Music:
    Las Cafeteras

  • La Misa Negra

    Music:
    La Misa Negra

  • Aurora Guerrero

    Film & Community Conversations:
    Aurora Guerrero

  • Guelaguetza Performers

    Dance:
    Guelaguetza performers from Santa Cruz

  • Like Water for Chocolate

    Cine y Cena - Dinner and a Movie @ VivaFest!:
    20th Anniversary Like Water for Chocolate

  • The Renaissance of Mata Ortiz

    Saturday, September 15, 2012:
    The Renaissance of Mata Ortiz

  • Mosquita y Mari

    VivaFest! Film Series @ theTech Museum IMAX Theatre:
    Mosquita y Mari

  • Dona Barbara

    Monday, September 10, 2012:
    Mexican Movie Night (In Spanish)

  • Isaac Artenstein

    Film & Community Conversations:
    Isaac Artenstein

  • Tijuana Jews

    VivaFest! Film Series @ theTech Museum IMAX Theatre:
    Tijuana Jews

  • Rick Najera

    Film & Community Conversations:
    Rick Najera

  • Taco Shop

    Saturday, September 8, 2012:
    Taco Shop w/ Rick Najera

  • Domingo Gigante

    Concerts:
    Domingo Gigante: A Night Of Stars

  • Los Texmaniacs

    Music:
    Los Texmaniacs

  • Trio Ellas

    Music:
    Trio Ellas

  • Paquita la Del Barrio

    Music:
    Paquita la Del Barrio

  • Ozomatli

    Music:
    Ozomatli

  • Lila Downs

    Music:
    Lila Downs

  • Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan

    Music:
    Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan

  • Ronstadt-Generations-featured

    Music:
    Ronstadt Generations

  • Ruben-Navarette-featured

    Film & Community Conversations:
    Ruben Navarette

  • Javier-Sicilia-featured2

    Film & Community Conversations:
    Javier Sicilia

  • Javier Sicilia

    Special Events:
    VivaFest 2012 Spring Events – Conversations with Javier Sicilia Ruben Martinez and Ruben Navarrette

  • Comedy Showcase

    Concerts:
    VivaFest 2012 Spring Events – An Evening of Comedy!

  • Calpulli Tonalehqueh

    Dance:
    Calpulli Tonalehqueh

  • Folklórico Dance Workshops

    Festival Workshops:
    Folklórico Dance Workshops

  • Outdoor Feria del Mariachi

    Concerts:
    Outdoor Feria del Mariachi (FREE!)

  • Mariachi Mass

    Special Events:
    Mariachi Mass

  • Student Showcase Concert

    Concerts:
    Student Showcase Concert

  • Music & Dance Workshops

    Festival Workshops:
    Music & Dance Workshops

  • Dan Guerrero

    Music:
    Dan Guerrero – Creative Director

  • Gil Sperry

    Film & Community Conversations:
    Gil Sperry

  • Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitllan

    Music:
    Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán

  • Mariachi Reyna

    Music:
    Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles

  • Los Lupeños

    Dance:
    Los Lupeños

  • Mariachi Azteca

    Music:
    Mariachi Azteca

Welcome - Bienvenidos to ¡VivaFest!

San Jose’s annual fiesta celebrating “la vida Latino” – the heritage, music, cuisine, arts and beauty of Mexico. During the month of September experience the best in Mexico’s heritage arts – from mariachi to rock and roll, salsa to sones, and spanning pre-Columbian to modern times there’s something for everyone to discover. Find your inner mariachi at our mariachi educational music and dance workshops, try the best locally produced Mexican food in the Bay Area at our free outdoor event or be transported at our annual musical spectacular featuring (literally) a cast of hundreds!

There is nothing like San Jose’s Mexican Heritage Festival – entonces, pásale – come in!

Welcome to our house – the Bay Area’s hometown fiesta of living.

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