Sunday, November 1 | 12:30 - 3:30 P.M.
This FREE, family-friendly Día de los Muertos celebration features live music, storytelling, artisan vendors, food trucks, calaca puppets and a community ofrenda. Enjoy performances by Mariachi Hermanas Del Corazon, Mariachi Rosie’s House and De Cajón, shop El Mercado, grab a bite, and take part in arts and cultural activities throughout the afternoon.
Este evento familiar es gratuito y las actividades incluyen confección de máscaras, títeres en forma de calacas, un altar comunitario, y más. Todas las actividades se llevarán al Chandler Center for the Arts. Se invita a los asistentes para que se vistan en su mejor atuendo para el Día de los Muertos.
Schedule of Activities
12:30-3:30 PM: Face painting, photo booth, and arts activities in the lobby and gallery
12:30-5:00 PM: La Fonda (Food Court) in the parking lot/on the terrace
- El Pastorcito
- Pink Burbon Coffee
- The Little Bus Company
- Kettle Corn on the terrace
12:30-5:00 PM: El Mercado (Artisan Vendors) in the foyer
- Arte de mi Tierra
- Candles and Shoap
- Carolina Madrid Accessories
- Samira's World Boutique
- Sol Design Studio
- Tiendita La Nopalita
- Tradiciones Norma
- Infinite Lending & PAK Home Realty
12:30 PM: Rosie's House Mariachi in the foyer
12:45 PM: Platicas - Curanderismo from the Patiloni Collective in the Bogle Theatre
Learn about the indigenous, holistic Latin American folk healing system that treats physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual illnesses simultaneously. Then, receive a limpia or blessing.
1:00-3:00 PM: Tequila & Mezcal Tasting sponsored by Tequila Herradura in the foyer
1:30 PM: Mariachi Hermanas del Corazon in the foyer
1:30 PM: Platicas - Mask Storytelling with Zarco Guerrero in the Bogle Theatre
2:30 PM: De Cajon in the foyer
2:30 PM: Platicas - La Muerte en los Altares Mexicanos from Rita Cifuentes Gonzales in the Bogle Theatre
4:00 PM: 27th Annual Mariachi and Folklorico Festival on the Steena Murray Mainstage
Contribute to the Community Ofrenda
October 19 - November 2, 2026
Guests will also have the opportunity to honor loved ones through a community ofrenda. The ofrenda is located in the Gallery at CCA and will be open from October 19, 2026 through November 2, 2026.
Bring items that honor your loved ones with a photo or object that reminds you of them. Objects may include sugar skulls, favorite non-perishable food or unopened beverages, paper flowers, and unlit or LED candles. Please sign into the guestbook to leave a note for your loved one, as well as to log any photos or mementos that have been dropped off and that you would like returned. Any personal items can be picked up from the CCA box office.
Annual Mariachi & Folklorico Festival
Sunday, November 1 | 4:00 P.M. - Ticketed Performance
Following the community festivities, guests are invited to the 27th Annual Chandler Mariachi and Folklorico Festival with Mariachi Pueblo Viejo, Mariachi Nueva Fusion, Evelyn Ozuna, and Ballet Folklórico Quetzalli-AZ dancers on the Steena Murray Mainstage at Chandler Center for the Arts beginning at 4:00 P.M. Tickets start at $49.
Después de las festividades comunitarias, a las 4:00 p.m., se presentará en el escenario principal Steena Murray Mainstage del centro Chandler Center for the Arts, el 27º Festival Anual del Mariachi y Folklórico, con el Mariachi Pueblo Viejo, Mariachi Nueva Fusión, Evelyn Ozuna, y el Ballet Folklórico Quetzalli-AZ, Los boletos empiezan a $49.