# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Día de Muertos
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-08:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate culture, art, and community at the 31st Annual Día de Muertos Festival! This beloved community celebration brings traditional and contemporary expressions of Día de Muertos together through art, music, dance, food, and remembrance.

Event Highlights
Art & Remembrance

Community Altars honoring loved ones throughout the festival. Altars are available on a first come, first served basis.
Artist activations featuring local and regional artists
Catrina Contest celebrating the best Catrina and Catrín attire
Día de Muertos crafts with CoLab Crafts from 4–8 PM
Live Music & Performances

DJ Zuni | 4–7 PM
Catrina Contest | 7–7:30 PM
Mariachis Las Catrinas | 7:30–9 PM
Ballet Folklórico Dance Festival with Jose Jaimes and Tierra Caliente | 4:30–7:30 PM
Roving Mariachi performances throughout the festival | 5–8 PM
Food, Drinks & Shopping

Explore the campus throughout the evening with:

15+ food trucks and pop-ups
Local retail and artisan vendors
Concessions and beverages available for purchase
Family Activities

Día de Muertos crafts with CoLab Crafts
Face painting with Fancy Nancy
Family-friendly activities and entertainment throughout the festival
Museum

Enjoy free Museum admission from 4–9 PM and explore the Blood Memory exhibition during the festival.

Conference Center Open House

The celebration continues inside the Conference Center from 4–9 PM! Meet local businesses and event professionals, enjoy roving Mariachi performances, face painting, refreshments, and more.

Plus, experience Quinceañera Dress Shows by Chavely’s Dress Salon at 5, 6, and 7 PM.

Free Admission | 4–9 PM

This event is made possible through the generous support of:
Prebys Foundation · Linden Root Dickinson Foundation · City of Escondido · Rotary Club of Escondido · National Endowment for the Arts · County of San Diego

Valued Community Partners:
Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts · The City of Escondido
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/día-de-muertos/200030650815326
- **Event Categories**: Art, Festivals, Music, fine-arts, Contests, Exhibitions, food-drinks, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Escondido
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025
- **lat**: 33.1229
- **long**: -117.08585
- **full address**: 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dia de Muertos being held?
  - **A:** Dia de Muertos takes place on Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dia de Muertos?
  - **A:** Dia de Muertos is organized by California Center for the Arts, Escondido.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at California Center for the Arts, Escondido's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given California Center for the Arts, Escondido a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. California Center for the Arts, Escondido has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Dia de Muertos is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Escondido, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Dia de Muertos sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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