Attending the creative performances of dance and theatre is a popular activity among Tucson residents and visitors alike. The Arizona Theatre Company, Arizona Onstage Productions, Thom Lewis Dance Company and Ballet Tucson feature some of the finest musical and dancing presentations in the area.

Tucson is home to one of the nation’s largest Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festivals. During All Souls Procession Weekend, gatherers, who are often dressed in macabre costumes, simultaneously mourn and celebrate the dead.