Hispanic Heritage Month

Mesa celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with celebrations, food, and more!

Hispanic Heritage Month is the time to honor the impactful and meaningful contributions and accomplishments of Hispanic communities. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Visit Mesa will be highlighting some of the people, the art, and the culture that continue to enrich our city. Let's take this month to learn, appreciate, and commemorate the contributions that these communities have made throughout history and continue to make in Mesa. Here are just a few ways that you can explore and learn more:

Special Events

El Grito & Multicultural Fair

September 14, 2pm - 7pm

An initiative of the East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & Women’s Innovative Network (WIN). Enjoy cultural performances, food trucks, face painting, and more!

Location: Pioneer Park.

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Lila Downs

September 22

Winner of six Latin GRAMMYs® and one GRAMMY®, celebrated singer Lila Downs is one of the most powerful and unique voices that exist today. With a symbolic stage presence and emotional storytelling through song, her singing transcends all language barriers. Lila Downs’s music embraces influence from the folkloric and ranchera music of Mexico to the music of the southern United States, crossing barriers and generating sounds that go from Folk, Jazz, Folkloric Blues, Indigena and ranchera to Hip Hop. Purchase your tickets at the link below.

Location: Mesa Arts Center.

Desert Sounds

September 27, 7pm

Check this event out for an unforgettable evening of music and culture to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the world-renowned Mariachi Ambassadors Sol de México de José Hernández. This Emmy-nominated group will captivate guests with their passion, energy, and innovative sounds, bringing the vibrant spirit of mariachi to life.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary celebration. Purchase your tickets now and immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds and cultural richness of Mariachi Ambassadors Sol de México de José Hernández.

Location: Mesa Arts Center.

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Guelaguetza

October 5-6, Saturday 4-9 pm | Sunday 4-8 pm

PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission

Check out the Oaxaca’s rich tradition of Guelaguetza at Desert Botanical Gardens. Delight in an explosion of music, dance, culinary wonders and more.

Location: Desert Botanical Gardens.

Carlos Ballarta

October 12, 8pm

Meet the hot new stand-up comic out of Mexico: Carlos Ballarta. He’s hilarious, edgy, and rocks a pair of giant sunglasses like nobody else. At the age of 32, he already has three full-length Netflix specials and a new YouTube special, “Rebelde Comodino.” In 2023, Carlos became the first headliner to perform in Spanish in the 41-year history of the famous Just For Laughs comedy festival. You’ll laugh all night with his sharp takes on culture, religion, politics, family and the weirdness of everyday life. CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT AND LANGUAGE. PERFORMED IN SPANISH. Purchase your tickets at the link below!

Location: Mesa Arts Center.

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Dia de Los Muertos

October 21 - 22

A celebration of Latin American Art and culture related to the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead. The annual, free event offers a variety of features, performances and more in celebration of the memories of the deceased. Check out more below!

Location: Mesa Arts Center

Dining

Dining in Mesa:

Mexican & Southwest flavors can be found in every corner of Mesa. From Sonoran "comfort" style to New Mexican heat, you can tantalize your tastebuds from appetizers to dessert. Check out some amazing restaurants sprinkled throughout Mesa at the link below!

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