Day of the Dead

.La Calaca, a work by Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz, depicts the figurine of a human skeleton in colorful clothing that appears during Day of the Dead celebrations.This series is appropriate for families and kids ages 5 – 17.

Concert Repertoire Includes Ortiz: La Calaca

Mesa Arts Center is pleased to celebrate Día de los Muertos with an annual event created in collaboration with the community. The annual free event offers a variety of features, performances and more in celebration of the memories of the deceased.

Los espíritus se entrelazarán durante la celebración anual del Día de los Muertos en el Mesa Arts Center. Los visitantes se han deleitado cada año con maravillosos espectáculos en vivo por parte de destacados artistas.

Día de Muertos returns to the Garden this fall, featuring an immersive experience that includes a mega community altar centered on the history and symbolism of the elegant skeleton figure La Catrina, a decorative and floral archway, and a two-day celebration and festive processions. Enjoy delicious food, hands-on activities, dance, music and so much more during this weekend celebration.

One night only, enjoy the Fiesta de Muertos y Danza Theater Performance by the Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company.

The Mission of the Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company is to perpetuate and showcase the splendor of Mexican Folk dance, and to cultivate and promote public awareness and appreciation of this rich and diverse cultural heritage.

For the past 33 years, the founding members of Cultural Coalition have been programming Dia de los Muertos activities in Maricopa County.