SantaCon in Gilbert, AZ

We cannot confirm a Gilbert SantaCon for 2026 from our data, so we are not publishing a date. Information would appear on an event page if the city is added. Old SantaCon listings for Gilbert may not apply this year. Meanwhile, other cities have confirmed dates, so look at their pages.

A SantaCon is a group holiday party where costumed guests move through bars. It is commonly traced back to San Francisco in 1994. This page gives Gilbert searchers a place to check status. Dates announced so far elsewhere are all in December.

Check back on this page, which is where a Gilbert event would show up once listed. The event list is the place to look for new cities. Confirmed cities so far fall on December 5, 12 and 19. Until then, dated cities elsewhere on the list are the better bet for planning.

Most people lean into red, white and green. A full Santa outfit works, and so does a creative holiday twist. Pick a lighter outfit, such as a Santa dress or shorts and a hat, over a heavy suit if the day runs warm. Comfortable shoes matter because you will be walking between bars. Test the outfit at home so you know it stays put.

Plan on a 21+ crowd, since the legal drinking age in Arizona is 21. Individual bars can set stricter entry rules than the law requires. Name a sober driver or schedule a rideshare in advance. Do not lend your ID to anyone, since it will not work for them.

Yes. Other Arizona stops with dates on our list include Tucson (Dec 12), Chandler (Dec 5) and Phoenix (Dec 12). Each city has its own event page with its own details. Compare the event pages rather than assuming the schedule matches. If you are driving, look at parking and rideshare options near the start point.