The Texan Conjunto Festival is one of the country’s great accordion traditions. The 2026 Festival includes a tribute to accordion legend Flaco Jiménez and performances by more than 30 Conjunto groups and accordionists.

Here is an up-to-date breakdown of the Tejano Conjunto Festival happening May 14–17, 2026 in San Antonio:
Festival overview:

• Dates: May 14–17, 2026
• Main venue: Rosedale Park (Fri–Sun performances)
• Kickoff event: Senior dance on May 14 at Royal Palace Ballroom
• Organizer: Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
  This is the 44th annual edition, and it’s widely considered the longest-running and most influential Conjunto music festival in the U.S.

2026 lineup (known performers):
The 2026 festival features 30+ conjunto acts, mixing legends, reunions, and newer groups.
Confirmed / highlighted acts

• Tremendos V (special reunion performance)
• Ricky Naranjo y Los Gamblers
• Chente Barrera y Taconazo
• Juan P. Moreno y Los Fantasmas del Valle
  Tribute performance:
• A major highlight is a tribute to legendary accordionist Flaco Jiménez
• Led by Max Baca y Los Texmaniacs with guest artists
  Additional names mentioned in early promos / listings
• Mike Gonzalez and Iconiczz
• David Lee Garza (with band)
  The full day-by-day schedule typically includes many more regional and emerging conjunto groups, plus youth ensembles and heritage performers.

What to expect:

• Continuous live conjunto music (accordion-driven Tejano style)
• Dancing and community atmosphere
• Cultural programming tied to Texas-Mexican musical heritage
• Hall of Fame–style honors and legacy tributes (varies yearly)
  The festival draws thousands of fans from across the U.S. and internationally each year.

Conjunto is a traditional Texas-Mexican style centered on accordion and bajo sexto, rooted in working-class communities and evolving over generations.

Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of the 2026 Tejano Conjunto Festival lineup and schedule so you can actually plan what to attend:

Thursday, May 14 (Kickoff)

• Senior Dance (opening event) at Royal Palace Ballroom
• Separate daytime senior dance also noted with:
  • Eddie “Lalo” Torres
  • Los Conjunto Kings de Flavio Longoria
    This day is more low-key and community-focused (not the main concert days).

Friday, May 15 (Opening night at Rosedale Park)
This is the first big concert night with nonstop sets:

• Jesse Perez y Sus Compadres Alegres
• Los Tellez
• Santiago Garza y La Naturaleza
• South Texas Homies
• Ruben De La Cruz y Su Conjunto
• Los Garcia Brothers
• Los Fantasmas del Valle
  Expect a mix of classic-style conjunto + modern groups. Music typically runs late into the evening.

Saturday, May 16 (Full festival day)
This is the most packed and diverse day:
Afternoon / early sets

• Student/youth conjuntos (schools & champions from Texas)
• Elijah Ezequiel y Los Conjunto Addictz
• Fruity Villarreal y Los Mavericks
• J. Castillo y Los All Starz
  Evening highlights:
• Tribute to accordion legend Flaco Jiménez
  • Led by Los Texmaniacs (Max Baca) + special guests
    Saturday is usually the best day to attend if you want:
• Variety (young + legendary acts)
• Biggest crowds
• Special tribute performances

Sunday, May 17 (Final day):
Final day continues with major acts and legacy performers (full list varies by slot timing), including artists from the overall lineup such as:

• Tremendos V (reunion performance)
• Ricky Naranjo y Los Gamblers
• Chente Barrera y Taconazo
• Juan P. Moreno y Los Fantasmas del Valle
  Sunday has a more traditional/heritage feel and strong closing performances.

Ticket prices (2026):
Main festival passes (Rosedale Park)

• 3-day weekend pass: $50
• Friday (May 15): $20
• Saturday (May 16): $25
• Sunday (May 17): $15
  These are general admission lawn-style tickets (bring chairs/blankets).