Fiesta de Muertos Festival
Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Old Town Scottsdale with music, art, culture, community, large-scale installations, the Catrina Fashion Contest, the Catrina Fashion Show, the Desfile de los Muertos procession, and a special appearance by Lupita Infante.
October 24, 2026
10:00 PM
Civic Center3939 N Drinkwater Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Community Event
Festival Experiences
Explore the key experiences that make Scottsdale Día de los Muertos Fiestas a celebration of remembrance, artistry, tradition, and community.
Art Installation Experience
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Explore Day of the Dead large-scale art activations and altars throughout the Civic Center during this multi-day installation experience.
Fiesta de Muertos Festival
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Enjoy music performances throughout the day, plus food, arts, crafts, and merchants as part of the Fiesta de Muertos Festival.
Catrina Fashion Contest
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Individuals, couples, families, and participants accompanied by a dog are invited to celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural expression in this signature community contest.
Discover the Contest
Catrina Fashion Show
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
More information coming soon.
Discover the Fashion Show
Procession "Desfile de los Muertos"
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Join the evening procession as we honor the memories of loved ones through a meaningful cultural tradition filled with remembrance, community, and celebration.
Featuring Headliner
Lupita Infante
Performance Time: 8 PM
Scottsdale Día de los Muertos Fiestas is honored to welcome GRAMMY®-nominated artist Lupita Infante as a special guest for our 10th Annual celebration.
This milestone year marks a decade of culture, art, remembrance, and community, making the 2026 celebration a truly meaningful occasion.
Location, Map & Parking
The festival takes place at Scottsdale Civic Center in Old Town Scottsdale. Please allow extra time for arrival, parking, and walking to the event area.
Scottsdale Civic Center
Event Location:
Scottsdale Civic Center
3939 N Drinkwater Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Festival Date:
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Festival Hours:
1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Admission:
Free Admission
Get Involved
Sponsors
Explore a wide range of sponsor-partnerships for Scottsdale Día de los Muertos. For details, submit your contact info via email:
Vendors
Become a LORE vending-partner. Various vending opportunities are available. For details, submit your contact info:
Artists
Look into becoming one of the elite group of LORE artists. For details, submit your contact info and online portfolio link via email:
Volunteers
Join the festivities behind the scenes as a volunteer, and become part of the magic. For details, submit your contact info via email:
Become Part of the Procession
Calling all artists, performers, and creative spirits. Help us transform Old Town Scottsdale into a moving celebration of art, remembrance, music, imagination, and the living traditions of Día de los Muertos.
October 24, 2026
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Every Art Form Has a Place
Dancers, musicians, cultural groups, schools, community organizations, visual artists, giant puppet creators, Catrinas, storytellers, stilt walkers, and imaginative creatives of every kind are invited to share their artistry with the community.
Whether your expression is rooted in tradition, contemporary art, music, movement, costume, or cultural storytelling, we welcome your creativity. This procession is not something you simply watch—it is something we create together.
Together, we will create a living procession shaped by the artists, families, traditions, and stories that make our community unique. Come share your creativity, celebrate our cultures, honor those who came before us, and help bring the spirit of Día de los Muertos to life in Old Town Scottsdale.
Culture moves through community. The procession begins with you.Submitting this interest form does not guarantee participation in the procession.