June 30, 2026
Houston Symphony Welcomes Iconic Mexican Singer Pepe Aguilar For Special Concert In August
HOUSTON (June 30, 2026) – The Houston Symphony is proud to announce two special performances featuring Mexican music icon Pepe Aguilar with the Houston Symphony on August 28 and 29, 2026 at Jones Hall!
Pepe Aguilar is recognized as the voice of a generation of Mexican music and an icon in the Latin American music industry. With over 20 billion streams, 15 million records sold, 4 Grammy Awards, 5 Latin Grammys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, he has captivated audiences worldwide with his powerful voice and dynamic performances, honoring tradition while constantly evolving the genre. Get ready for an unforgettable evening blending mariachi, ranchera, and more as Pepe Aguilar performs live with the Houston Symphony.
Tickets to Pepe Aguilar with the Houston Symphony, under the direction of guest conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, August 28 and 29, 2026 at Jones Hall, go on sale to subscribers and donors on July 1 and on sale to the public on July 2 at houstonsymphony.org, by phone or text at 713-224-7575, or in person at the Houston Symphony’s Courtyard Level box office at Jones Hall.
Pepe Aguilar with the Houston Symphony
Friday, August 28, 2026 @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 29, 2026 @ 7:30 p.m.
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
Enrico Lopez- Yañez, conductor
Pepe Aguilar, vocalist
About Pepe Aguilar
José Antonio “Pepe” Aguilar Jiménez was born on August 7, 1968, in San Antonio, Texas, during a tour by his legendary parents, Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre. He was raised in Zacatecas, Mexico, and made his musical debut at age three, accompanying his father onstage at Madison Square Garden. In his teenage years, he explored rock music and led a band called Equs before returning to regional Mexican music.
His solo career began in 1989 with Pepe Aguilar con Tambora, followed by “Recuérdame Bonito” in 1992, produced by Joan Sebastian. He rose to fame in 1998 with “Por Mujeres Como Tú,” which became a massive hit across Latin America. In 1999, he released “Por el Amor de Siempre,” featuring covers of 1970s classics, solidifying his artistic standing.
Throughout his career, he has released over 30 solo albums and about 38 total including collaborations and reissues. Pepe has sold more than 13 million records worldwide. He has won four Grammy Awards and five Latin Grammy Awards for albums like “Por Una Mujer Bonita” and “Historias de Mi Tierra.” He has also received 19 Premio Lo Nuestro awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2005 and 2006, he won Grammys for “Historias de Mi Tierra” as Best Mexican/ Mexican-American Album. In 2007, 100% Mexicano earned him another Grammy in the same category. His 2012 album Bicentenario earned him further acclaim and another Grammy.
In 2025, he launched “Mi Suerte Es Ser Mexicano,” continuing his tribute to Mexican tradition, and his passion for the national sport, the Charreria. Through his legacy, Pepe Aguilar has become one of the most influential figures in regional Mexican music—honoring tradition while constantly evolving the genre.
About the Houston Symphony
Under the leadership of Music Director Juraj Valčuha, the Grammy Award-winning Houston Symphony continues to inspire and engage diverse audiences in Houston and beyond with exceptional musical performances and enduring community impact. The Symphony held its inaugural performance at The Majestic Theater in downtown Houston on June 21, 1913. Now in its second century as one of America’s premier orchestras, the Houston Symphony is one of the oldest performing arts organizations in Texas and remains a cultural cornerstone of the region.
With an annual operating budget of $40.7 million, the Symphony presents over 130 concerts each year, making it one of the largest performing arts organizations in Texas. Its reach extends far beyond the concert hall, delivering more than 600 performances annually at schools, community centers, hospitals, and other venues, engaging over 160,000 people throughout Greater Houston.
The Symphony's innovative response to the COVID-19 pandemic—completing its 2020-21 Season with in-person audiences and weekly livestreams—earned national recognition and the ASCAP Foundation’s Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Broadcast/Media Award. Its commitment to innovation continues, with its 2024-25 Season reaching audiences in over 45 countries and all 50 states via livestreaming, making it one of the few American orchestras to sustain such global digital engagement.
Renowned for its artistry, the Symphony has a distinguished recording legacy under prestigious labels, including Koch International Classics, Naxos, RCA Red Seal, and Pentatone. Highlights include a Grammy and ECHO Klassik Award-winning live recording of Alban Berg’s Wozzeck and recent releases such as Jimmy López Bellido’s Aurora and Ad Astra (2022) and Jennifer Higdon’s Duo Duel (2023).
The Symphony’s educational impact is equally remarkable, with its Harry and Cora Sue Mach Student Concert Series reaching over 50,000 students annually. Its In Harmony after-school program and partnerships with institutions like the Houston Methodist Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Texas Children’s Hospital further demonstrate the Symphony’s commitment to fostering community connections and accessibility to the arts.
With a vision centered on artistic excellence, community engagement, and accessibility, the Houston Symphony remains a cultural leader in Houston and a global ambassador for the transformative power of music.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
For more information, please contact
Eric Skelly, eric.skelly@houstonsymphony.org
Jessica Henderson, jessica@theckpgroup.com
Media Contacts
Eric Skelly
Senior Director, Communications
Phone: 713.337.8560 Mail: eric.skelly@houstonsymphony.org
