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
- Photo submissions for the illuminated ofrenda usually open Oct. 1.
- 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.