The Auditorium Theatre welcomed Hispanic Heritage Month with open arms on September 12. Lupita Infante joined the legendary Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlan for their 2025 El Legado tour.

Lupita Infante kicked off the night honoring her late father, the famous actor and producer Pedro Infante Jr., through music while connecting with fans in Spanish and English. The audience showered her with gifts as she was overcome with emotion from all the Chicago love. She turned her 30 minute showtime into a concert/ mini meet and greet. It was wonderful to see her and a few fans throughly enjoy each other’s company. Lupita’s elegant stage presence and attire was flawless.

Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlan, who are known as the best mariachi in the world, brought their musical history to life. Originating from Tecalitlan, Jalisco, Mexico in 1897, Carlos Martinez, leads the sixth generation. During this one night only event, they played classic movie clips and performed their well known soundtrack tunes for each scene. The band was undeniably authentic with their music selections, breathtaking traditional clothing, and dance. They took the audience on a journey to Mexico and other distant lands with the gorgeous video backdrop and ambience.

While presenting their rich heritage, Vargas De Tecalitlan made the audience feel special by literally placing the spotlight on us throughout the entire night. They waved, held hands and serenaded their longtime fans. It was a life changing experience for everyone. The soul stirring show made all of us feel very welcomed and symbolically embraced by the band members.

Three hours into the show, the band never tired of performing and gave it their best with each number. The 2025 El Legado tour in Chicago was a success. Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlan captivated attendees and completely immersed us in the wonderful Mexican culture. The entire show was mainly sung and conversed in the rich Español.

*A Special thanks to The Silverman Group and Auditorium Theatre for the opportunity to attend the show.