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Fiesta Cultural

June 12 - 13, 2026

Our celebration of Latin American arts and culture returns for the fourth year in 2026! Fiesta Cultural is a series of vibrant events and performances at Walnut Creek's Lesher Center for the Arts.

Activities will include a world-class Headliners performance on Friday evening and a free street fair surrounding the Lesher Center for the Arts in downtown Walnut Creek on Saturday with music and dance from the diverse cultures of Latin America. View the Street Fair event page for a full vendor lineup and entertainment schedule!

PLEASE NOTE: Outside food and refreshments are not allowed inside of theatres.

STREET FAIR ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE & VENDOR LINEUP

Fútbol Watch Party

Presented by Lesher Center and Diablo Regional Arts Association

 

PLEASE NOTE: Outside food and refreshments are not allowed inside of theatres.

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The Lesher Center is proud to host watch parties for two fútbol matches! On Saturday, June 13, the Lesher Center’s 800-seat Hofmann Theater will be home to two live broadcasts of this international sporting event. 

12pm – 1:30pm: Qatar vs Switzerland (time estimated) 
3pm – 4:30pm: Brazil vs Morocco (time estimated) 

Tickets to watch the fútbol matches at the Lesher Center are free but must be reserved. Please click the button below to reserve. 

PLEASE NOTE:

  • All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. 
  • Seating is General Admission: first come, first seated.
  • There is a maximum allotment of four (4) tickets per household for each broadcast event. 
  • Tickets are free and must be reserved through LesherArtsCenter.org. No tickets will be made available through third-party sites. 
  • Reserving a ticket does not guarantee a seat! 
    • Patrons with tickets must be checked in at least 15-minutes prior to start time. Those not checked in 15 minutes prior to start time may have their tickets forfeited.  
    • The entrance line will begin one hour prior to the advertised kick-off time on the 2nd floor of the Lesher Center.  
    • Based on availability, ticket holders who have not checked in at least 15 minutes prior to start time will be seated at the discretion of theater management. 
    • There will be a stand-by line for those unable to reserve tickets in advance. While we anticipate having tickets available at the door, we cannot guarantee admission. The stand-by line begins one hour prior to advertised start time.
  • You may reserve tickets for both events.  
  • The venue must be cleared between matches. Guests returning for the second match will be instructed to exit the venue and wait in line for readmittance.  
  •  Limited alcohol and snack services will be available at the Fiesta Cultural Street Fair. No outside alcohol is permitted inside the Lesher Center. 
  •  The Lesher Center is a family friendly venue—we ask that all patrons adhere to our safety and behavior standards. Guests not in accordance will be asked to vacate the premises.  

Brazil vs. Morocco: 3 - 4:30pm
RESERVE YOUR SEAT

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Presenting Sponsor

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Fiesta Cultural logo artwork by Favianna Rodriguez

 

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