Cultural Coalition Announces new location, date, and time for its signature MIKIZTLI Festival
PHOENIX, AZ – Cultural Coalition is thrilled to announce big changes for its signature event, the MIKIZTLI: Día de los Muertos PHX Festival! Now in its 14th year, the beloved community celebration is moving to the Arizona Center in Downtown Phoenix on Saturday, November 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. This exciting shift marks a new chapter for the festival, offering enhanced facilities and cooler evening temperatures for attendees to enjoy the full festival from start to finish!
The heart of the festival remains vibrant and strong, with all the cherished elements that have made MIKIZTLI a family favorite event for the residents of Phoenix. Attendees can count on seeing captivating performances by local Chicano, Latiné, and Indigenous artists, including both professional and youth-led mariachi groups, and the colorful cultural dances of local ballet folklorico troupes, to name a few. The festival will also feature larger-than-life giant puppets, live art demonstrations, the ancestral wisdom of curanderas, and a magnificent community altar that invites the public to bring photos and special objects to add to this meaningful ofrenda in honor of departed loved ones.
“We are incredibly excited about the move to the Arizona Center,” says Carmen Guerrero, Cultural Coalition Executive Director. “This new location offers us more space and resources to grow the festival, bringing in more vendors, making it more accessible and comfortable for our community. The Arizona Center provides us with a centralized, vibrant hub where we can welcome even more families and offer ample parking, ensuring that everyone can participate in this rich cultural tradition.”
A special highlight this year will be the opportunity for attendees to visit Cultural Coalition’s Mask Alive Art Collection Gallery located within the Arizona Center. This unique gallery showcases a stunning array of art and masks, many of which were created by Cultural Coalition co-founder and artistic director, Zarco Guerrero for cultural performances at the festival.
Every inch of the Arizona Center will come alive with the spirit of Día de los Muertos engaging attendees with family-friendly art activities, a diverse array of amazing art vendors offering unique handcrafted goods, and a delicious selection of local food trucks.
Zarco Guerrero, Cultural Coalition co-founder and artistic director, adds, “Our priority has always been to create a meaningful and joyous celebration that truly reflects the spirit of Día de los Muertos and its indigenous origins. Being at the Arizona Center gives us an opportunity to provide even more arts and culture experiences for our communities to connect with.”
One of the most significant benefits of the new location is the enhanced parking availability. Attendees will have access to ample parking at the Arizona Center garages, with validations for 2-free hours to make the experience even more convenient.
Join Cultural Coalition for the 14th Annual MIKIZTLI: Día de los Muertos PHX Festival in partnership with the Arizona Center for an unforgettable evening of culture, art, and community. This event is free for all, made possible by support from Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture, Arizona Community Foundation, Raza Development Fund, and OneAZ Credit Union. For more festival information and updates, visit culturalcoalition.com/events/mikiztli-dia-de-los-muertos-festival.
FESTIVAL DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 5 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Arizona Center – 455 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
COST: Free