Muertos Fest, San Antonio’s official Día de los Muertos celebration

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 and honored tradition. What started as a small altar exhibition in 2013 has grown into a FREE, three-day festival welcoming 135,000+ attendees to experience 80+ handmade altars, two colorful processions, community workshops, and more.

Come celebrate life, culture, and community at one of the nation’s largest Día de los Muertos festivals, right here in San Antonio!

Friday, October 23 | 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 evening. All are welcome at Muertos Fest!

EXPERIENCE MUERTOS FEST

WHERE TRADITION COMES ALIVE

At the heart of Muertos Fest, 80+ altars celebrate the lives and memories of loved ones who have passed. Everyone is invited to take part in this meaningful tradition through the Muertos Fest Community Altar, a shared space to honor their memory and keep their stories alive. Participation is open to all, as space allows.

The Community Altar will be on display Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Honor the memory of loved ones! Submit a photo to be included in this year’s Muertos Fest Community Altar.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY ALTAR

OFFICIAL 2026 MUERTOS FEST LINEUP!

2026 Official Muertos Fest Lineup and schedule

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Altar Voting | Vendor Map | Schedule | Lineup

Make more of your experience with the official Muertos Fest app! Navigate the festival, discover delicious food and local artisan vendors, vote on the beautiful altars, view the schedule, and get real-time updates all weekend long.

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Colorful altar design with candles and flowers.

BUILD AN ALTAR

Skeleton dancers celebrate at a festive parade.

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JOIN THE PROCESSION

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Musical instruments on a bright blue background.

VIEW THE LINE UP

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BECOME A VENDOR

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WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES

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NEWS & MEDIA

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