Día de los Muertos Xicágo

The National Museum of Mexican Art's Day of the Dead celebration, with community ofrendas and an illuminated memorial.

  • Dates: Late October 2026 — date TBA
  • Where: National Museum of Mexican Art & Harrison Park, 1852 W 19th St
  • Neighborhood: Pilsen
  • Cost: Free

What to expect

Families build ofrendas across Harrison Park, with folklórico, live music, pan de muerto, and a large illuminated ofrenda projected onto the museum at dusk.

Tickets

Free

Transit

Pink Line to 18th or Damen, or the #50 Damen bus.

Family-friendly

Very family-friendly and moving.

Local tips

  1. Photo submissions for the illuminated ofrenda usually open Oct. 1.
  2. It runs rain or shine.

Frequently asked questions

When is Día de los Muertos Xicágo 2026?

The museum hasn't posted the 2026 date yet. Recent editions have been held on a late-October Saturday, roughly 3–8pm.

Official festival information