Mariachi Herencia de México
2026-04-16 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Uihlein Hall – MPAC, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
La Nueva Generación Tour A New Generation of Mariachi
¡Viva el mariachi! Two-time Latin GRAMMY®-nominee Mariachi Herencia de México pushes the boundaries of traditional mariachi music. Simultaneously honoring the past, celebrating the present, and creating the future of mariachi music, enjoy an electrifying and unforgettable night of Mexican music and culture.
Born from the rich mariachi tradition of Guadalajara and Mexico City, this young, virtuosic band from Chicago has become a leading voice for a new bicultural generation in the U.S. Since their 2017 debut album Nuestra Herencia topped Latin streaming charts and earned a Latin GRAMMY® nomination, they’ve released five chart-topping albums, toured across North America, and earned acclaim for their fresh, dynamic sound. Their 2022 album Herederos received a 2023 Latin GRAMMY® nomination for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album. Composed of 14 musicians ages 18–32, Mariachi Herencia de México embodies the past, present, and future of mariachi live on stage.
“Mariachi Herencia de México brings mariachi music to the charts, while staying true to their Mexican roots.” – Billboard
“Mariachi Herencia de México takes mariachi music to whole new heights.” – The Chicago Sun-Times

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
2026-04-21 19:30
Founded by visionary choreographer Alvin Ailey in 1958, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is one of the world’s most acclaimed dance companies, celebrated for its powerful storytelling, technical brilliance, and cultural impact. Forged during a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, the Company was established to uplift the African American experience while transcending boundaries of race, faith, and nationality while embracing the universal power of dance.
Mr. Ailey’s groundbreaking vision redefined modern dance, opening doors for diverse artists and preserving important works that might have otherwise been lost. With a repertory that boasts close to 300 works by more than 100 choreographers, the Company has performed in more than 70 countries on six continents and has been designated a “vital American Cultural Ambassador to the World” by a US Congressional resolution. Today, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater continues to captivate audiences worldwide, expanding its repertory with works by new choreographers while upholding Mr. Ailey’s enduring legacy for future generations.
“Nothing prepares you for the totality of Alvin Ailey: the aural, visual, physical, spiritual beauty…Heaven…Everywhere you looked: sensory pleasure…” –Zadie Smith, The New York Times
This show is part of the 2025/26 MPAC Presents Dance series. To learn more and subscribe to all three dance shows, click here.

360 ALLSTARS
2026-04-24 19:30
BMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming, and more!
Celebrating 10 years of phenomenal physical performances around the globe, 360 ALLSTARS brings together street style and elite skill in a supercharged urban circus. With a stellar international cast of World Champion and World Record-holding artists and athletes, this high-energy production showcases the extraordinary artistry born from street culture.
Add to that a live soundtrack from award-winning musicians and spectacular video projections, and 360 ALLSTARS is as thrilling to hear as it is to watch.
A magnificent, colorful expression of a generation reinventing the circus, 360 ALLSTARS is a revolutionary live experience that will leave you spinning!
“The most thrilling stage show ever” – Weekend Notes
“Heart-pumping music, dazzling lights and video, and incredibly talented athletes and musicians” – Theatermania
