Nov 8, 2026 4:00 PM
Annual All Souls Procession
The All Souls Procession is a celebration and mourning of the lives of our loved ones and ancestors. From its humble beginnings in 1990, the Tucson All Souls Procession has evolved into one of the most important, inclusive, and authentic public ceremonies in North America today.
The procession happens on Sunday, November 8th and is followed by an after party. All are welcome. Keep reading for information on the full weekend of events to deepen your connection to community and to your lost loved ones.
The All Souls Procession is perhaps one of the most important, inclusive and authentic public ceremonies in North America today. The Procession had its beginnings in Tucson, Arizona in 1990 with a ceremonial performance piece created by local artist Susan Johnson. Johnson was grieving the passing of her father, and as an artist, she found solace in a creative, celebratory approach to memorializing him. Says Johnson, “From the beginning, it was different people’s ethnic groups, different cultures, but also it was all these different art forms put together.”
Myriad altars, performers, installation art, and creatives of all kinds collaborate for almost half the year to prepare their offerings for this amazing event. The All Souls Procession, and now the entire All Souls Weekend, is a celebration and mourning of the lives of our loved ones and ancestors.
2026 Schedule of Events:
Dance of the Dead - Night 1
MSA Annex 267 South Avenida del Convento, Tucson, Arizona
Friday, November 6th, 6 PM - 11:55 PM
Dance of the Dead Concert - Night 2
MSA Annex 267 South Avenida del Convento, Tucson, Arizona
Saturday, November 7th, 5 PM to 11:55 PM
The 37th Annual All Souls Procession and Ceremony
MSA Annex, 267 Avenida Del Convento, Tucson
Sunday, November 8th, 4 PM - 10 PM
All Souls Official After Party
MSA Annex, 267 Avenida Del Convento, Tucson
Support All Souls- Come dance the sorrow away at the ONLY official after-party!
Sunday, November 8th, 9 PM - Midnight
The organizing body for the Procession is Many Mouths One Stomach.
Photo by Steven Miller
