Festival Femme Mariachi Europe 2026: Paris Weekend Guide

Festival Femme Mariachi Europe returns to Paris from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September 2026, bringing more than 50 artists from Mexico, the United States and France to a female-led celebration of mariachi music. The opening programme on Friday includes two free events in central Paris, while the main weekend concerts take place at La Bellevilloise. The venue currently lists tickets from €16, and advance booking is recommended.

For international residents in Paris, this is one of the more distinctive multicultural music events of the September weekend. The third edition also forms part of the cultural programme around 200 years of diplomatic relations between France and Mexico.

Festival Femme Mariachi Europe 2026: key details

What is happening on Friday 25 September?

The festival begins with a free outdoor pre-opening at Jardin Nelson-Mandela at 16:00. Later that evening, a free round-table discussion is scheduled at the Médiathèque musicale de Paris from 18:00 to 19:00. These events give people a way to experience the festival without buying a concert ticket.

The official programme also includes a photography exhibition connected to the festival, running through 27 September at Galerie l’Esprit d’Escalier.

When are the main mariachi concerts?

The main performances move to La Bellevilloise on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September. The official booking page currently lists a Saturday session from 17:00 and a Sunday session from 12:00. Because event timetables can change, check the live booking page before travelling.

La Bellevilloise currently advertises tickets from €16. City of Paris event information says booking is recommended.

Why is this festival worth considering for international residents?

Festival Femme Mariachi Europe is more than a standard concert listing. It brings together women performers and ensembles from several countries around a musical tradition closely associated with Mexico, while placing it in a contemporary Paris setting. That makes it a useful event for Mexican and Latin American communities, international residents interested in live music, and anyone looking for a cultural weekend that is different from the city’s larger mainstream festivals.

The programme is also compact enough to work as either a single concert night or a fuller weekend outing, with free activities on Friday before the ticketed shows.

How to book Festival Femme Mariachi Europe

For the weekend concerts, use the official ticketing links from La Bellevilloise or the festival’s Billetweb booking page. The wider programme is listed by the City of Paris and on the official festival website.

Frequently asked questions

Is Festival Femme Mariachi Europe free?

Some of it is. The Friday pre-opening and round-table events are free. The main weekend concerts at La Bellevilloise are ticketed, with the venue currently listing prices from €16.

Where is the main venue?

The main concerts are at La Bellevilloise, 19–21 rue Boyer in Paris’s 20th arrondissement.

When is the festival?

The 2026 edition runs from Friday 25 September to Sunday 27 September.

Who is performing?

The official programme says more than 50 artists from Mexico, the United States and France are involved across the festival. Check the official programme for the latest artist-by-artist running order.

Last verified: 22 September 2026. Event details can change, so check the official festival or venue page before travelling.

Featured image: Mariachi musicians performing live. Photo by Samuel Ramos on Unsplash.