Virtuosos Take the Stage at Tempe’s El Puente Festival (Feb 1) – FREE

We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Mariachi ensemble, Virtuosos, will be performing at this year’s El Puente Festival at the Tempe Center for the Arts! (Click here for general festival information.)

“El Puente,” meaning “the bridge” in Spanish, is more than just a name—it’s the heartbeat of this community celebration. Each year, the event unites generations through music, dance, and traditional art forms. From ballet folklórico to high school mariachis, families will enjoy a full afternoon of cultural performances, interactive art stations, books, crafts, food trucks, and more. It’s a FREE, family-friendly event that brings Arizona’s diverse cultural voices together in one joyful space.

This year, Desert Sounds is proud to take part as our Virtuosos perform with pride, passion, and purpose—demonstrating not only their musical skill, but the deep sense of belonging that mariachi education provides.

Ticketing Information (Read Carefully!)

While El Puente Festival is free, tickets are required to attend various performances in the TCA Studio (Virtuosos will perform from 2:30-3pm).

• Tickets are FREE, but must be reserved in advance. (Reserve Virtuoso tickets here.)
• Studio seating is limited to 200 guests and fills quickly.
• All seats are General Admission.
• Ticket holders must arrive at least 15 minutes early or their seats may be released to others.

Once tickets are gone, no additional seating can be guaranteed. We highly encourage performers and their families to reserve tickets ASAP! (Reserve Virtuoso tickets here.)

Join us to celebrate the power of youth music, cultural pride, and community connection. We can’t wait to see you there!