Día de los Muertos Xicágo
This festival has wrapped for 2026 — it typically returns October 2027.
Next edition · 2027
2027 dates: not announced yet. Día de los Muertos Xicágo typically returns in October. We read the organiser's site and update this page when dates are confirmed; what follows is the record of 2026.
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
How it was
This year's edition is over — the practical notes below are kept as the record of 2026.
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.
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 2027?
The organiser has not announced 2027 dates yet. Día de los Muertos Xicágo typically returns in October; this page is updated when dates are confirmed.
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.