El Pueblo Heritage Festival Celebrates Los Angeles Culture During FIFA World Cup Weekend

LOS ANGELES—The El Pueblo Historical Monument will host the inaugural El Pueblo de Los Angeles Heritage Festival from June 26 through June 28, 2026, celebrating the city’s living history, music, food, and cultural diversity during the FIFA World Cup festivities.

Located between the official FIFA Fan Zone at Union Station and Casa Mexico at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, the free public festival is designed as a gathering place for residents and visitors experiencing the World Cup in Los Angeles.

As part of the celebration, the historic Pico House will be transformed into “Celebration Plaza” for three weeks during the tournament, featuring live music, food, shopping, and World Cup-themed programming leading up to the Heritage Festival weekend.

Festival highlights include performances by Los Angeles music group Ozomatli on June 27 and legendary Latin jazz artist Poncho Sanchez on June 28. Organizers will also feature an interactive Kids Zone, family activities presented by El Pueblo partner museums, and an international food truck area.

The Heritage Festival is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.

Date: June 26–28, 2026
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: El Pueblo Historical Monument, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Additional information is available through El Pueblo Historical Monument social media channels.