QUEEN OF MARIACHI: Mexican singer Aida Cuevas performs at McCarter Theatre on October 17 as part of the celebration of her 50th anniversary on stage.

Aida Cuevas, known as the “Queen of Mariachi” music and La Voz de México (“The Voice of Mexico”), stops at McCarter Theatre on her 50th Anniversary U.S. Tour 2025 on Friday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Cuevas has earned both Grammy and Latin Grammy awards, making her the only woman in mariachi history to have won both. Backed by her mariachi ensemble, Cuevas takes audiences on a journey through decades of hits including “El Pastor” and “Quizás Mañana.”

Born in Mexico City, Cuevas began her career at age 11, winning amateur singing contests before making her national debut on the live radio program El Taller XEW. By 12, she was performing internationally, and her talents quickly caught the attention of legendary figures such as Armando Manzanero and Juan Gabriel, who produced her 1983 album Aida Cuevas Sings the Best of Juan Gabriel.

Over the course of her career, Cuevas has released more than 40 albums, performed across the globe, and received honors from presidents, kings, and cultural institutions worldwide. She is celebrated as a proud ambassador of Mexican and Latin American heritage.

McCarter Theatre is at 91 University Place. Visit mccarter.org for tickets.