April 18, 2026

Arizona Asian
Festival

Celebrating Asian culture, heritage, and community in the heart of Arizona.

Desert Diamond Casino, Glendale AZ
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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16
Cultural Booths
6
Kids Activities
3
Tea Stations
$0
Admission
01Festival Highlights

Three ways to explore Asian heritage

16 booths

Alley of Cultures

Cultural pavilions with passport stamp collecting. Explore traditions from China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, India, and more.

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6 activities

Kids Kaleidoscope

Hands-on activities for young explorers including crafts, games, and cultural discovery stations designed for all ages.

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3 stations

Tea Garden

Traditional tea ceremonies and tastings. Experience the art of tea from multiple Asian traditions in a serene garden setting.

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02Stage Program

Live on the Main Stage

01
Opening Ceremony
Official welcome and festival launch with dignitaries and community leaders
ceremony
02
Colour Guard Parade
Ceremonial colour guard procession honoring Asian American veterans
ceremony
03
Tohono O'odham Nation Welcome
Traditional welcome performance by the Tohono O'odham Nation, the original stewards of this land
cultural
04
Indonesian Culture on Main Stage
Indonesian cultural showcase featuring traditional dance, gamelan music, and batik artistry
cultural
05
Martial Arts Demonstrations
Traditional martial arts demonstrations spanning kung fu, taekwondo, and Filipino arnis
performance
06
Canvas of Cultures Awards (Ages 5 to 13)
Awarding the top young artists from the K-12 Canvas of Cultures painting competition
ceremony
07
Blended Brewing
Live musical performance fusing traditional Asian instruments with contemporary sounds
performance
08
Cultural Dance Showcase
Dance performances representing Filipino tinikling, Indian Bollywood, Korean fan dance, and more
cultural
09
AEGIS AI Music DJ Set
DJ Butch Omega performs a live set mixing AI-generated tracks created by AEGIS OS, blending K-pop, EDM, and Asian-inspired sounds
performance
10
Canvas of Cultures Awards (Ages 14 to 18)
Awarding the top teen and young adult artists. Prizes from Phoenix Suns/Mercury Foundation and Momento Caffe
ceremony
11
Community Performances
Community acts and open stage performances celebrating the diverse talents of Arizona's Asian communities
performance
12
Closing Ceremony
Festival wrap-up with final awards, acknowledgments, and a collective thank you to all communities
ceremony

Performance times will be announced as the event approaches

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03Featured Experiences

Where creativity meets innovation

K-12 Canvas of Cultures

Student art competition across 5 age groups celebrating Asian heritage and cultural identity. Winning pieces displayed at the festival with Phoenix Suns prizes.

5 AGE GROUPS · PHOENIX SUNS PRIZES

AEGIS Digital Playground

Interactive 20x40 booth with three stations: AI-generated music with a live DJ, a VR treadmill walking experience, and hands-on AI demos you can try yourself. Powered by AEGIS OS.

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12 Live Performances

A full day of cultural performances, martial arts demonstrations, live music, dance showcases, and an AI music DJ set. 10 AM to 8 PM on the Main Stage.

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Culinary Taste of Asia

Vietnamese street food, boba tea, coffee, and more from local vendors. Plus the Tea Garden with Filipino Salabat, Indian Masala Chai, and Japanese teas.

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04Plan Your Visit

Join us at Desert Diamond

Venue

Desert Diamond Casino
West Valley, Glendale AZ

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Date and Time

Saturday, April 18, 2026
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Admission

Free and open to all.
No tickets required.