The Día De Los Muertos holiday is a big event here in Los Angeles. I love that it is a celebration of the loved ones that we loss. Here is our list of 2026 Dia De Los Muertos events. See the LAArtParty 2026 LA Halloween Events List HERE.
2026 Dia De Los Muertos
Downtown…Beginning on October 24, 2026 Gloria Molina Grand Park pays tribute to Dia De Los Muertos through November 2, 2026. Grand Park transforms into an illuminated, sacred civic sanctuary for the 2026 presentation of Downtown Día de los Muertos. This free, 10-day outdoor cultural exhibition invites all of Los Angeles to honor departed loved ones and celebrate living community connection
The opening ceremony of Grand Park’s Dia de la Muertos at Gloria Molina Grand Park will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2025 from 11am-4pm. The ten day Día De Los Muertos installation features beautiful altars created by local artists and community organizations. Moreover attendees can enjoy live music, dance performances, a spiritual cleanse, community altars (ofrendas), family-friendly activities such as workshops and face painting.
On November 1, 2026, the closing ceremony for the Dia de los Muertos 10 day event takes place on the park’s Performance Lawn (between Grand Ave. and Hill St.) from 3-7pm. Then on November 2, 2026, from 8am-9pm, it’s the final day for visitors can view the alters. Exhibition is open daily from 8am – 9pm from October 24, 2026 – November 2, 2026; Gloria Molina Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012; https://grandparkla.org/diadelosmuertos
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Downtown
On October 24, 2026 Olvera Street celebrates Dia de los Muertos starting at 11am. This special event has been happening for nearly 40 years. Moreover, the celebration has evolved to incorporate the pre-Columbian, Aztec, Mayan and Catholic rituals surrounding death. Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of life. There are several Day of the Dead celebrations taking place on Olvera Street across the nine day celebration – October 25, 2025 – November 2, 2025.
There are various events running on Saturday, October 25, 2026; Saturday, October 31, 2026, Saturday, November 1, 2026. Also throughout the entire run until November 2, 2026 Teatro Del Barrio offers La Danza de la Muerte performance at 6pm; Check the website for more info about these free events. There are community altars on display in the plaza as well. Visit the website to find out more about this free nine day event. 125 Paseo de la Plaza, LA 90012; https://www.olveraevents.com/day-of-the-dead-olvera-street
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Hollywood
On October 24, 2026, Hollywood Forever hosts its annual Dia De Los Muertos event featuring 100 plus alters, as well as a ceremonial procession, music, and lots more. Expect, arts and crafts vendors, food available for sale, as well as a children’s plaza. This year’s event dubbed ALL UNDER ONE SKY – BAJO UN MISMO CIELO is expected to be the biggest yet.
Event: 12pm-4pm with 3 entry times -12p-4pm, 4-7pm; and 7-11pm; However you can also purchase the all day ticket from noon to 11pm; Admission range across various prices per the time you enter (includes fees), visit the website for more info; Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90038; https://hollywoodforever.com/dia-de-los-muertos-at-hollywood-forever/
Purchase tickets for Dia De Los Muertos at the Hollywood Forever Cemetary on this website – https://www.ladayofthedead.com/event-info/
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November 1, 2026
SPARC throws an art party to celebrate its 24th annual Día de los Muertos celebration and ritual. The community event features traditional altars, art, performances, and Oaxacan goodies. A traditional invocation ritual kicks off the night at sunset. The ceremony will be held in Nahuatl, Spanish, and English. Event: 5:30 PM – 8:30pm; Social and Public Art Resource Center, 685 N. Venice Blvd., Venice, 90291; https://sparcinla.org/
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November 2, 2025, Glendale
Join Forest Lawn for its Día De Los Muertos Celebration on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The one day free event runs from 12-3pm, Admission and parking are both free. Forest Lawn Museum is located at the top of the hill within Forest Lawn-Glendale at 1712 S. Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205. Enter through the main gate and proceed up the hill. Please follow museum and event signage. https://www.instagram.com/p/DekIvXBqevL/
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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
