A festive fiesta like no other, don't miss the delights of Merry-achi Christmas, a jovial celebration of the season featuring the best in Mexican and American holiday traditions as interpreted by the nations finest Mariachi ensembles. Expect song, dance and smiles in a vivid, heritage-rich evening you won't forget!

San Francisco Symphony Orchestra invites you to enjoy the Dia de los Muertos with a multi-faceted celebration of the vibrant Latin holiday, featuring artistic installations in the lobby and, of course, a high-spirited concert! Led by Lina Gonzalez-Granados, the fun-filled performance is curated by Mexican musician, singer, director and all-round advocate of Mexican culture, Martha Rodriguez-Salazar, with Bay Area arts organisation Casa Circulo Cultural on board as artistic partner.

A passionate pioneer of the Tijuana sound, Herb Alpert's love for music began aged eight, when he discovered his natural flair for the trumpet. Fast forward over 60 years and Alpert is one of America's musical heroes, an eight-time Grammy winner (most recently in 2014), an artist, philanthropist and the only Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee to have entries, both as a singer and a composer. Don't miss the legend live in 2025 as he reforms his iconic band for the Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights tour!

A performance by Lila Downs is always a colorful and unforgettable experience of Mexican culture and arts, as the singer-songwriter incorporates traditional music and dance from a variety of Mesoamerican cultures, as well as native languages and ancient traditions and folklore.

There are ukulele players...and then there's Jake Shimabukuro. Declared a "hero" by Rolling Stone, the Hawaiian born musician has taken the humble instrument to new levels, blending bluegrass, flamenco and classical techniques in a lightning-quick flurry of fingerpicking.