04/22/2026
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🎉 CINCO DE MAYO – VIVA DOWNTOWN TOPEKA 🎉
📍 Evergy Plaza – Downtown Topeka
📅 May 2nd, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
🔥 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 🔥
3:00 PM – DJ BAN & DJ 151 (Opening Set)
Kick off the festival with high-energy music to get the crowd moving! Expect a mix of Latin hits, Tejano, cumbia, hip-hop, and party favorites to set the tone for an unforgettable day.
3:30 PM – Grupo Folklorico Izcalli
Experience the beauty of traditional Mexican culture with vibrant folklórico dancing, colorful dresses, and live storytelling through movement. A perfect cultural opening to the event.
4:30 PM – Los Del KCanton
Live regional Mexican music bringing strong vocals, rhythm, and crowd interaction. Expect norteño and banda vibes that get everyone singing and dancing.
5:30 PM – Chancla Throwing Contest 🩴🔥
A fan-favorite crowd interaction event! Fun, hilarious, and competitive — open to all ages. Bring your aim and your sense of humor!
6:00 PM – Conjunto Nueva Leyenda
Authentic conjunto sound featuring accordion-driven rhythms, Mexican classics, and dance-floor favorites. This is where the party really starts heating up.
7:00 PM – Daniel Valdez
Live performance delivering strong vocals and Latin flair. A mix of romantic ballads and upbeat dance tracks to keep the crowd engaged.
7:15 PM – DJ BAN (Party Set)
Quick transition into a hype DJ set to keep energy flowing between bands — no downtime, just nonstop music.
7:30 PM – Conjunto Presidio
High-energy conjunto band bringing powerful instrumentation and crowd interaction. Expect dancing, singing, and nonstop movement.
8:30 PM – Grito Contest 🎤🇲🇽
Who has the loudest, most powerful GRITO?!
Celebrate Mexican pride and culture with this exciting crowd competition.
8:45 PM – Lily Mendoza
Dynamic live performance with strong stage presence and crowd connection. A mix of Latin styles and modern energy.
9:00 PM – Selekto Show (Headliner Performance)
🔥 HEADLINER 🔥
Bringing the biggest energy of the night — a full show experience with high-level musicianship, crowd engagement, and nonstop hits.
10:30 PM – END OF SHOW 🎆
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT (FULL EVENT EXPERIENCE)
This isn’t just a concert — it’s a full cultural festival experience:
🎤 Live Bands & DJs all day
💃 Traditional & modern dance performances
🌮 Food trucks featuring authentic Mexican cuisine
🍹 Margaritas & drinks
🎨 Face painting & balloon art for kids
🛍 Local vendors & small businesses
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly atmosphere
🎉 Interactive contests & crowd engagement
Cinco de Mayo events across the U.S. are known for nonstop live music, dance performances, and multiple styles like mariachi, salsa, and regional Mexican sounds — and this event brings that same energy right to Downtown Topeka.
💥 EVENT FLOW & ENERGY BUILD
Early (3–5 PM): Family-friendly, cultural performances
Mid (5–7 PM): Live bands + crowd interaction
Peak (7–10 PM): Headliners, dancing, and full party energy
Finale (10:30 PM): Big close to an unforgettable night
