Ballet Folklórico dancers performing in colorful traditional dress on stage at Muertos Fest

Musician performing among marigolds and Catrina imagery during the Día de los Muertos celebration at Muertos Fest on main stage

Día de los Muertos ofrenda framed by marigolds and papel picado at Muertos Fest

Participants in traditional Día de los Muertos procession at Muertos Fest in San Antonio, Texas

Nuestras Abuelas altar honoring grandmothers at Muertos Fest in San Antonio

Colorful Catrín and Catrina iconic figures Día at Muertos Fest in Hemisfair

Live Día de los Muertos performance honoring Flaco Jiménez at Muertos Fest

Community workshop creating Día de los Muertos ofrendas with photographs, flowers, and traditional offerings at Muertos Fest in San Antonio

Elaborately dressed red Catrín and Catrina with calavera makeup at Muertos Fest

A CELEBRATION LIKE NO OTHER!

Every October, San Antonio comes alive for Muertos Fest, a vibrant Día de los Muertos celebration of life, culture, and community. What began as a small outdoor altar exhibition in 2013 has grown into an internationally recognized festival, welcoming more than 135,000 people to Hemisfair.

Free and open to all, Muertos Fest honors three days of Día de los Muertos traditions with 80+ handmade altars, colorful processions, live music, art, poetry, incredible food, and more—all as one of the nation’s largest Día de los Muertos celebrations, right here in San Antonio.

Friday, October 23, 2026 | 5 PM - 11 PM

Saturday, October 24 | 10 AM - 11 PM

Sunday, October 25 | 12 PM - 9 PM

Remember to join us for our Sensory-Friendly hours from 5 - 7 PM on Friday, October 23RD. All are welcome at Muertos Fest!

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