Encanto Holiday Concierto

ENCANTO HOLIDAY CONCIERTO 2026

Sponsored by: 4 Culture, Seamar Community Health Centers, Field to Future, El Rey 1360, Jay Grubb

Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM - Doors Open | 6:00 pm

Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute | Seattle

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.

This one-of-a-kind concert takes audiences on a musical journey spanning more than 350 years from the Baroque music of the late 1600s to the Latin hits of today. Experience the elegance of opera and classical music, the romance of Mexican boleros, the passion of mariachi, beloved Latin American favorites, and timeless holiday classics all brought together with the Encanto Orchestra.

Audiences will hear music connected to legendary composers and artists including Alessandro Stradella, Georges Bizet, Agustín Lara, Pedro Infante, Carlo Donida, Armando Manzanero, John Lennon, David Foster, Selena, Christian Nodal, Maria Grever and many more.

FEATURED ARTISTS

Mariana Sandoval, acclaimed mezzo-soprano and Seattle Opera artist, brings the beauty and drama of the operatic stage to Encanto with classical masterpieces and beloved favorites.. José Iñiguez, tenor and founder of Encanto Arts, returns to the stage with powerful boleros, Italian favorites, and cherished music of the Christmas season. Ruby Rosario Méndez, mariachi vocalist with Mariachi Hermanas Rosario, joins the Encanto Orchestra for a vibrant celebration of Mexican music, featuring songs spanning generations from timeless classics to contemporary favorites. Opening the evening is Bryan Orona Ayala, the 15-year-old winner of the 2026 Encanto Arts Youth Talent Show, making his Encanto Holiday Concierto debut with orchestra. Leading the orchestra will be piano/conductor Denisse Avena & Concertmaster Viet Block.

From 17th-century Italy to the golden age of Mexican bolero, from Bizet to Selena and today’s music of Christian Nodal, Encanto Holiday Concierto crosses centuries, languages, cultures, and musical traditions all on one stage. Come experience why this annual Seattle tradition continues to bring audiences together through the universal language of music.

CONCERT SCHEDULE

6:00 PM – DOORS OPEN

7:00 PM – CONCERT PERFORMANCE