46th Annual Festival Chicano Produced By Festival Chicano

Don't miss the final show of the 2025 season at Miller Outdoor Theatre, the annual Festival Chicano. 

This cultural celebration of Chicano music, from Tejano and Conjunto, to Mariachi and Orchestra is one of the oldest ongoing cultural free events of its type. The festival is a celebration of culture through the musical expression of countless generations of artists with a truly unique, original American sound.

Ricky Naranjo y Los Gamblers

Oct. 2: Ricky Naranjo y Los Gamblers and Mike Gonzalez and The Iconiczz.

Headlining our Festival Chicano opening night is an incredible Conjunto band continuing a decades long family tradition – Ricky Naranjo y Los Gamblers. Son of the famous Ruben Naranjo, Ricky is following in his father’s footsteps having now over 13 albums jam-packed with accordion and conjunto hits that will have you dancing in your seats! Opening tonight’s performance will be Mike Gonzalez and the Iconiczz, fronted by the son of legendary Tejano artist and six-time Latin Grammy-winning Jimmy Gonzalez. Himself a Latin Grammy-winner, Mike Gonzalez strives to make his own mark on Tejano music blending timeless traditions with a fresh, modern sound.

Little Joe y La Familia

Oct. 3: Little Joe y La Familia and La Sombra de Tony Guerrero.

Five time Grammy winner Little Joe has been delighting fans with his showmanship and musical excellence for over 7 decades and he’s still a power-house force to be reckoned with. With influences from country, rock, blues, his special blend of Tejano never fails to disappoint. A series regular at Festival Chicano, we welcome the band’s return and guarantee a show that will be beloved by multiple generations.

Opening for Little Joe y La Familia will be La Sombra de Tony Guerrero is another incredible Tejano band from the great city of Corpus Christi via Aurora Illinois. With over twenty albums under their belt, this band blends Tejano, cumbia, hip-hop, rock, and soul with ease and finesse.

Isabel Marie

Oct. 4: Isabel Marie and Ricardo Castillon y La Diferencia.

Another great night of Tejano music culminates with headliner Isabel Marie. This Texas native has been wowing audiences since she was a little child. Since her 2016 debut album at only the age of 13, she’s won multiple awards and captivated the Tejano scene with her powerhouse vocals influenced by a wide range of genres that create her signature Tejano style.

Opening for Isabel Marie is Ricardo Castillon y La Diferencia that is sure to get you dancing in your seat. Blending Cumbias and ballads, this energetic Tejano band is known for hits like “Linda Chaparrita,” and “Si Lo Quieres.” These Texas natives are bold, romantic, and the perfect way to start the night!