Muertos Fest at HEmisfair

Muertos Fest, San Antonio's beloved, cultural event, returns to Hemisfair for its 14th year of celebration!

Friday, October 23, 2026 from 5pm - 11pm
!Presente¡ An Evening of Altar Viewing and Remembrance (Sensory Friendly Hours from 5-7pm)

Saturday, October 24 from 10am - 11pm
Sunday, October 25 from Noon - 9pm
Muertos Fest at Hemisfair - Altars • Processions • Muertos Mercado • 4 Stages • Workshops • And More!

Experience. Enjoy. Remember.

Our loved ones are still with us at Día de los Muertos.

BENEFITING
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ACTIVITIES

Broadcast

KSAT-12 will broadcast a primetime special featuring the festival. Stay tuned for broadcast dates and times.

Workshops

¡Qué vivan los Muertos! Sat. 10:30am to 4:30pm. & Sun. noon to 5pm *** Kid's crafts - Sat. 10am to 5pm & Sun. noon to 5pm

Live Music

2026 Lineup Coming Soon!

5 Stages of live music, dance, poetry, DJs and more! Stay tuned for he full schedule coming soon!

Altars

2026 Altar Application Coming Soon!

Application Coming Soon!

Procession

The 2026 Muertos Fest Processions take place on Oct. 24 at 7pm and Sunday, Oct. 25 at 3pm.

Application Coming Soon!

Muertos Mercado

Vendors

Applications for the 2026 Muertos Mercado are now open! Applications close Aug 1, 2026

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2026 linup coming soon!

stay tuned for the 2026 Muertos fest map

Altars

From pre-Columbian times, the Day of the Dead has been celebrated throughout Mexico and Latin American countries. Today it is celebrated throughout the Americas on November 1 and 2, a time in which the living lovingly pay tribute and remember their departed friends and family members. Remembrances include family visits to the local cemetery, processions through town squares and inventive homemade altars honoring departed family members with photos, “Pan de Muerto” sweet bread and flowers.

For more information on traditional Day of the Dead altars visit: Celebrate Day of the Dead.

BUILD AN ALTAR - Applications opening soon for 2026!

Individuals, families, groups, organizations and schools are invited to build an altar at the festival. The 2026 applications will open soon. To learn more about the process click below. Have questions about building an altar? Email altars@muertosfest.com

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Altar Application Coming Soon!

Muertos Mercado Art & Food Vendor Applications

Apply to be an art vendor here!

Apply to be a Food Vendor here!

Applications close August 1, 2026. Have questions? Email vendors@muertosfest.com

FESTIVAL INFORMATION

The two-day event is free and open to the public, bringing together traditional art and culture with live music and entertainment to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Festivities include live music, original artwork, a dance, drum and puppet procession, live poetry, and the largest open altar exhibition in San Antonio. Food and beverage vendors available.

For general event information or information on how to participate as a sponsor, vendor or artist: info@muertosfest.com

Expect to have little parking available downtown during this event weekend. We encourage you to use VIA Transit, bike & walk when possible.

VIA Park & Ride

Saturday, October 25
Locations:

Crossroads Park & Ride (151 Crossroads Blvd., 78201)
Brooks Transit Center Auxiliary Lot (3026 Sidney Brooks Drive, 78235)
Frost Bank Center (3205 E Houston St., 78219)

Hours: 3:00 pm - midnight

Sunday, October 26
Locations:

Crossroads Park & Ride (151 Crossroads Blvd., 78201)
Brooks Transit Center Auxiliary Lot (3026 Sidney Brooks Drive, 78235)

Hours: Noon to 11:00 p.m.

More details are available at viainfo.net/park-ride-events/. Attendees are also encouraged to use VIA’s fixed-route service and VIA Link service to get to the event. More information on trip planning and VIA Link is available online at viainfo.net.

Fare Fee on Saturday October 25!

PARKING

Please observe all traffic officers and No Parking signs. We want to minimize traffic congestion in the area. There are numerous parking lots and garages in the surrounding downtown area. Please consider carpooling, ride-sharing or public transportation if you would like to minimize parking issues.

EVENT DETAILS
Muertos Fest will take place on Friday, October 23 from 5pm - 11pm, Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. and Sunday, October 25 from Noon - 9 p.m. New to Hemisfair? You can view our map and schedule on our app or at www.muertosfest.com.

WHERE TO PARK
Parking will be available in nearby public garages and lots. We also recommend taking the VIA Metropolitan Transit Park & Ride or ride shares.

PRO TIP: Avoid exiting at Cesar Chavez/281. We recommend coming up from the south or west sides of Hemisfair.

DO I NEED MY ID?
Yes. For anyone purchasing alcoholic beverages, please have a valid ID readily available.

WHAT IF IT RAINS?
This event is rain or shine.

CAN I BRING CHAIRS AND A COOLER?
No. There will be plenty of space to sit in Hemisfair and vendors to purchase food and drinks from. You are welcome to bring blankets.

PET FRIENDLY
Hemisfair is an open-air park and is dog-friendly. All well-behaved pups are welcome to join the festivities. We do ask pet parents to consider large, loud crowds when bringing their dogs.

ADA ACCESSIBLE
Hemisfair is designed to accommodate all ages and abilities. View more information here.

Honor those we've lost and keep those we have safe. Metro Health recommends that all adults and children aged 12 and older get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos by participating safely. Remember to:

• Get vaccinated
• Wear a face mask in crowds
• Keep at least six feet from people outside your household
• Wash your hands regularly and do not touch your face.
• Keep the celebration outside for better air flow and more space.
• Drinking alcohol reduces your attention to following these guidelines, so drink responsibly.

Día de los Muertos is an outdoor event. Sanitation stations will be positioned throughout the park.