Día De Los Muertos Festival 2026

Celebrate the 22nd Annual Día de los Muertos Festival at Tacoma Art Museum! Join us at Tacoma Art Museum for our annual Día de los Muertos Festival, presented in partnership with Mi Centro. Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 10 AM–5 PM Free · Contributions welcome · All ages Celebrate life, memory, and culture at our free, family-friendly Día de los Muertos event! Join us for a day of vibrant traditions, creative activities, and opportunities to come together as a community. This is a joyful and welcoming celebration for all ages. Reserve your free timed entry Admission is free, but registration is required. Choose an arrival time when you register; once you’re here, stay as long as you like. Reserve Your Free Time Slot >> Get the 2026 festival t-shirt Order this year’s t-shirt online, then pick it up at the front desk on the day of the festival. T-shirts will also be available for sale at the event. Order at the TAM Store → What to expect Live music and dance performances Community ofrendas (altars) created by local artists and community members View a beautiful, ornate tapete (sand painting) by artist René Julio Hands-on artmaking for all ages Food and local artisan vendors Festival Schedule Performances 11–11:45 AM: Mictantlicutli Danza Group led by Javier Ramirez 12–1 PM: Mariachi Real de Seattle 2–2:30 PM: SL Cultura Project Ballet Folklorico 3–4 PM: Mictantlicutli Danza Group led by Javier Ramirez Art-making for all ages Get creative throughout the day! All art-making activities take place on the third floor. Mini Tapetes: Create your own small sand painting inspired by traditional tapetes. Mini Ofrendas / Memory Boxes: Build a small altar or memory box to honor someone special. Printmaking with Eileen Jimenez: Make a print to take home. Sign up for Mini Tapetes and Mini Ofrendas: Each activity has four sessions throughout the day. Space is limited and available first come, first served. Sign-up sheets will be in the third-floor atrium on…