NOV 6–8, 2026 · VICTORIA, TEXAS
Historias de nuestra tierra.
Three days of independent film in Victoria, the Crossroads of South Texas. Local premieres from Golden Crescent filmmakers, plus films from across the world — many in Spanish. Every screening is just $5.
HOW TICKETS WORK
Big-screen films for the price of a snow cone. Bring the family, bring the neighbors — Viva is for all of the Golden Crescent.
VIP WEEKEND PASS · $99
¡Viva! Every screening, all weekend long — plus your 2026 Viva tee (pick it up at the festival).
Friday, Nov 6: VIP dinner + meet & greet. Pull up a chair with la familia who make Viva happen. Details coming soon.
Limited VIP seats for Friday’s dinner.
$99 + tax · on sale now
2022 · WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Our very first festival filled Victoria with stories, music and la familia. Watch the weekend the Golden Crescent lit up — then come make 2026 even bigger.
2026 LINEUP
Local premieres and independent films from around the globe, many in Spanish and other languages — all on the big screen in Victoria.
MADE IN THE GOLDEN CRESCENT
Ten films from our own South Texas community. One big screen. One $5 ticket gets you all ten.
Sunday, Nov 8 · 2:30–5:00 PM CST
Victoria Fine Arts Center
1002 Sam Houston Dr, Victoria, TX 77901
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Victoria sits at the heart of the Golden Crescent, an easy drive from the coast and the big cities. Come for the films. Stay for the live oaks, the food and the small-town welcome.
Port Lavaca, Cuero, Goliad, Edna, Yoakum — we saved you a seat.
ARTS & WORKSHOPS
ARTS PARTNER
Victoria’s own Bach Festival brings live music into the Viva weekend. Program details coming soon.
Hands-on sessions for Golden Crescent filmmakers and the film-curious. Details coming soon.
SAT · NOV 7 · 1–9 PM · DE LEON PLAZA
Celebrate Día de los Muertos downtown at De Leon Plaza with Viva Texas and the City of Victoria’s Discover Victober.
Car show · Vendors & artists · Music · Ofrenda · Best Catrina contest
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
1:00 PM · Event starts
5:00 PM · Ballet Folklórico performance
6:00 PM · Best Living & Junior Catrina Contest
7:00 PM · Appearance by the HLH Catrina & Luchador
Join us for a day of celebration and remembrance.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are the first faces visitors see in Victoria. Welcome guests, run the doors and meet the filmmakers who make the Golden Crescent proud.
Golden Crescent businesses and foundations help keep Viva affordable for every family.
Viva in pictures
Packed receptions, filmmaker Q&As, lowriders downtown and art by the courthouse. Tap any photo to see it bigger.
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