Pepe Aguilar Houston Symphony performances are coming to Jones Hall for two special concerts in August 2026. The Mexican music icon will join the Grammy Award-winning orchestra on Friday, Aug. 28, and Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7:30 p.m.
Pepe Aguilar Houston Symphony Concerts Announced
The Houston Symphony announced the two-night engagement on June 30. The concerts will feature Aguilar performing live with the orchestra under the direction of guest conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez.
The performances will blend mariachi, ranchera and other regional Mexican styles with the power of a full symphony orchestra. The program is expected to highlight Aguilar’s voice, stage presence and deep connection to Mexican musical tradition.
Aguilar is widely recognized as one of the leading voices in Latin American music. His career includes more than 20 billion streams, 15 million records sold, four Grammy Awards, five Latin Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Concert Dates and Ticket Information
Pepe Aguilar with the Houston Symphony will take place at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts in downtown Houston.
The first performance is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The second performance is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets go on sale to Houston Symphony today July 2.
Tickets will be available 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.
A Career Rooted in Mexican Music
José Antonio “Pepe” Aguilar Jiménez was born on Aug. 7, 1968, in San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of legendary Mexican performers Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre.
Aguilar was raised in Zacatecas, Mexico, and made his musical debut at age three. He joined his father onstage at Madison Square Garden, beginning a public life tied closely to music and performance.
As a teenager, Aguilar explored rock music and led a band called Equs. He later returned to regional Mexican music, where he built one of the most successful careers in the genre.
From Breakthrough Hits to Global Recognition
Aguilar launched his solo career in 1989 with Pepe Aguilar con Tambora. In 1992, he released Recuérdame Bonito, produced by Joan Sebastian.
His 1998 hit Por Mujeres Como Tú helped make him a major star across Latin America. A year later, Por el Amor de Siempre strengthened his reputation with covers of 1970s classics.
Over his career, Aguilar has released more than 30 solo albums. His honors include 19 Premio Lo Nuestro awards and multiple Grammy wins for albums including Por Una Mujer Bonita, Historias de Mi Tierra and 100% Mexicano.
In 2025, Aguilar launched Mi Suerte Es Ser Mexicano, continuing his tribute to Mexican tradition and charrería.
Houston Symphony Brings Global Reach to Jones Hall
The Houston Symphony is one of Texas’ oldest performing arts organizations. It held its first performance at The Majestic Theater in downtown Houston on June 21, 1913.
Today, under Music Director Juraj Valčuha, the Symphony presents more than 150 concerts each year. It also delivers hundreds of performances in schools, hospitals, community centers and other venues across Greater Houston.
Its digital programs have reached audiences in all 50 states and more than 45 countries. The orchestra also has a strong recording history and a major educational presence through programs such as the Harry and Cora Sue Mach Student Concert Series.
The upcoming Pepe Aguilar Houston Symphony concerts will bring together two major musical traditions on one stage. For fans of Mexican music and orchestral performance, the two-night event at Jones Hall is set to be one of Houston’s standout cultural moments of 2026.