The Soraya Holiday tradition continues for its eighth year with a special guest vocalist. Camila Fernández, the granddaughter of the legendary Vicente Fernández and daughter of Alejandro Fernández, will join the Mariachi-infused holiday performance that celebrates Mexico’s many vibrant regions. This year Mariachi Espectacular joins longtime Soraya favorite Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles to bring music, dance, and sumptuous traditional costumes to life.

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Nochebuena: A Christmas Spectacular

Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts

In Mexico, Christmas is not just a single day, but a whole season of Christmas-related celebrations. Today, the Christmas traditions in Mexico are a blend of indigenous culture, Spanish heritage, and many influences. On Nochebuena (Christmas Eve), it is tradition for Mexican families to attend midnight mass before returning home to a late-night feast that includes foods like bacalao, ham, turkey, tamales, and mole, with ponche to drink and lots of music! Performed by Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar.

Nochebuena

Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts

In Mexico, Christmas is not just a single day but a whole season of Christmas-related celebrations! Today, the Christmas traditions in Mexico vary from region to region and are a blend of indigenous culture, Spanish heritage, and many other influences. Focusing on Nochebuena (Christmas Eve), this spectacular concert features a dazzling cast of musicians and dancers presenting traditions, costumes, and customs that people in Mexico celebrate during the festive season.

Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles

7 - 8 Dec, 2024

Nochebuena: A Christmas Spectacular

Dec 29, 2023

Nochebuena

Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles