Encanto Holiday ConcIerto December 5th, 2026

Celebrate the holiday season with an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and community as Encanto Arts presents the 9th annual Encanto Holiday Concierto, directed by tenor José Iñiguez, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Seattle’s Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. Experience a musical journey spanning more than 350 years, from 17th-century Baroque masterpieces to today’s Latin hits, featuring opera, classical music, Mexican boleros, mariachi, Latin American favorites, and beloved holiday classics, all accompanied by the Encanto Orchestra. Enjoy music made famous by legendary composers and artists including Alessandro Stradella, Georges Bizet, Agustín Lara, Pedro Infante, Armando Manzanero, María Grever, Selena, John Lennon, David Foster, Christian Nodal, and many more. This extraordinary evening features acclaimed Seattle Opera mezzo-soprano Mariana Sandoval, Concert Master Viet Blok, mariachi vocalist Ruby Rosario Méndez, and a special opening performance by Bryan Orona Ayala, the 15-year-old winner of the 2026 Encanto Arts Youth Talent Show. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the concert beginning at 7:00 PM. VIP ticket holders are invited to an exclusive post-concert reception at 8:30 PM, featuring complimentary hors d’oeuvres by Ciao Catering, beverages available for purchase, and an opportunity to mingle with the artists and special guests. Bring your family and friends and experience a holiday celebration unlike any other, where centuries of music and cultures come together on one stage!