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Hispanic Heritage Month in Greater Phoenix

Latino LGBTQ+ Pride Festival

Oct. 4

Allies and community members of the LGBTQ+ Latino community are welcome to attend the 4th annual Latino LGBTQ+ Pride Festival. Latino Pride Festival coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15) with a celebration at historic Heritage Square in Downtown Phoenix. Valentina from RuPaul's Drag Race will be the featured performer.

The Square PHX

Indígena: A Latin American Indigenous Celebration

Oct. 12 

Join us for Indígena - a vibrant celebration honoring the rich traditions, artistry, and resilience of Latin America's Indigenous communities. Presented by Tempe Center for the Arts in collaboration with Cultural Coalition, Inc., this unforgettable event brings together live music, dance stortytelling, and stunning visual art in a joyful tribute to heritage and identity. Don't miss this free, family-friendly event that brings culture to life and connects us.

Tempe Center for the Arts

Sonoran Sippin'

Sept. 19

Desert Botanical Garden will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month at its annual Sonoran Sippin’ event on Sept. 20. This event pays homage to an iconic Mexican pastime, uniquely Arizonan artwork and Hispanic culture. Attendees can enjoy a garden stroll and complimentary cocktail, included with their ticket. Soak up the summer sunset at the Garden with pop-up experiences, entertainment and desert views.

Desert Botanical Garden

Mexican Baseball Fiesta

Sept. 26 - Sept. 28

Watch Mexican teams from the Liga Arco Mexicana del Pacifico play in the Mexican Baseball Fiesta Tournament. Top teams from the professional league in Mexico, such as Hermosillo, Obregon, Mexicali and Guasave will play in Phoenix and Mesa at the Spring Training fields for the Milwaukee Brewers.

American Family Fields of Phoenix

Somos Peoria

Sept. 27

Somos Peoria is a multicultural festival celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. In addition to live musical entertainment from national and local bands, festivalgoers have the opportunity to sample a variety of traditional foods, beer and margaritas, shop arts and crafts, and enjoy celebrated Hispanic activities such as Ballet Folklorico, lucha libre, strolling mariachis, and a low-rider car display. This year’s main stage national entertainment includes music performances by Color Me Badd, Las Calakas, and Prime Society.

Old Town Peoria

DTPHX Lotería

Sept. 18

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by playing the traditional game of Lotería while enjoying a night of delicious food, vibrant entertainment and community.

Guests can enjoy Mexican food from local vendors, entertainment from DJ duo Vinyl Vagos, a local market hosted by Mujeres Mercado, Arizona’s largest Latina market, and a make-and-take craft station led by The Crafty Chica.

Renaissance Square Plaza 

CCA & C.A.L.L.E. De Arizona Present the 26th Annual Mariachi and Folklorico Festival with Aida Cuevas

Oct. 4

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican culture with a Chandler tradition!

The CCA’s 26th Annual Mariachi and Folklórico Festival is presented in partnership with C.A.L.L.E. de Arizona and Maestra Vanessa Ramirez, creating a rich music and dance experience. 

Chandler Center for the Arts

Loteria Nights

Oct. 16 

Don’t miss your chance to win big at Lotería Nights. Head to the garden with rounds of Lotería, cerveza, music y más. Play for a chance to win cool prizes, including a garden membership, plants and so much more.

Desert Botanical Garden

Juanes

Sept. 18

Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass 

Ballet Under the Stars presented by Ballet Arizona

Sept. 19

Experience the beauty of dance under the stars! Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy performances that range from classical to contemporary, all set on an outdoor stage adorned with sparkling lights and beautiful costumes.

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park

Noches Calientes: Banda La Experta

Sept. 18

Cuco

Sept. 20

There's no shortage of delicious Mexican and Latin foods in Greater Phoenix, a majority of which is inspired by the flavors of northern Mexico, including Sonora and Baja California. There's also a fair share of fusion between Sonoran flavors and Southwest influences, such as our iconic prickly pear margarita. Explore some of the best places to dine during Hispanic Heritage Month below. 

Arizona's Hispanic community makes up almost 4% of the entire nation's Hispanic population. Spend more than a few hours in Greater Phoenix, and you'll see their impact across our city. Whether it's on the eye-catching murals in downtown Phoenix, or traditions carried forward on the grounds of a traditional Mexican rodeo, you'll find a piece of Latin culture in every nook and cranny of Greater Phoenix.