Saturday, July 25 | Kaysville, Utah

La Guelaguetza 2026

A free, daylong celebration of Oaxaca's eight regions through dance, music, food, art, and community.

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La Guelaguetza 2026

The Eight Regions Challenge

Choose the Oaxacan region that won your heart. Visit the Challenge page to explore all eight regions, follow the competition, and support Oaxaca's living traditions.

Somos Cultura Viva Eight regions. One celebration. Explore the Eight Regions Challenge

PBS Utah | 3-minute festival preview

See what to expect at La Guelaguetza 2026

This PBS Utah feature introduces the traditional dance, live music, Oaxacan food, artisan vendors, and cultural exhibits visitors can experience at this year's celebration.

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Countdown to La Guelaguetza 2026

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time

DateSaturday, July 25

TimeNoon–10 PM

PlaceHeritage Park250 N Fairfield Road, Kaysville

AdmissionFree · all ages

Somos Cultura Viva

Come experience the spirit of Guelaguetza

Guelaguetza means an offering shared. Spend the day surrounded by regional dance, traditional clothing, Oaxacan food, artisan work, music, and families sharing culture with pride.

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Schedule note: Performances may begin a little earlier or later than listed.

Live festival guide

Festival agenda

Once the program is confirmed, this guide will follow the day and highlight what is happening now.

Mountain Time

12:00 PM

Welcome & Opening Prayer
12:10 PM

Himno Oaxaqueño — “Dios Nunca Muere”
12:20 PM

Coronation Ceremony
Reina Oaxaqueña 2026 · Princesa Guelaguetza 2026 · Mujer Oaxaqueña 2026
12:30 PM

Danza Azteca “Nican Axcan”
12:50–1:50 PM

La Mini Guelaguetza — Entrance of the Eight Regions
Costa: Arenita Azul · Milan Ramos · Sierra Sur: Comparsa de los Viejos (Tiliches) · Mixteca: Canción Mixteca y Jarabe Mixteco · Tuxtepec: Flor de Piña · Valles Centrales: Ejutla de Crespo · Istmo: Chileatole · Costa: Diablos de la Costa · Cañada: Huautla de Jiménez · Sierra Norte: Sones y Jarabes Mixes
1:50 PM

Torres Academy
2:00 PM

Ángeles Monsiváis
2:15 PM

Ulises Madrigal
2:30 PM

Local Talent — ALX & I-Am-Azin
2:50–4:00 PM

Chavez Entertainment
4:00 PM

Special Performance — Angie Garrido
4:10 PM

Desfile de Delegaciones
5:30–8:45 PM

Regional Presentations of Oaxaca
Istmo · Mixteca · Valles Centrales · Cañada · Tuxtepec · Sierra Norte · Costa · Sierra Sur
8:45 PM

Toritos de Oaxaca en Utah
9:00–10:00 PM

Baile — Entre Dos Tierras