Día de Muertos Festival 2026 at Horniman Museum
Día de Muertos Festival 2026 at Horniman Museum 💀🌼
Día de Muertos Festival 2026 at Horniman Museum 💀🌼
Inspired by Mexico City: Where Traditions and Contemporary Culture Meet 🇲🇽
Kindly supported by Jarritos, Cazcabel Tequila & The Mexican Embassy in the UK
Join MexiBrit at the beautiful Horniman Museum & Gardens on Saturday 31 October for a vibrant celebration of Día de Muertos, inspired by the colours, traditions and creative spirit of Mexico City.
Discover a cultural journey where traditions meet contemporary Mexican culture, with music, dance, food, art, family activities, Mexican makers and experiences for all ages.
What to expect
🌼 An opening Aztec dance ceremony and danza, inspired by the journey to Mictlán with Atlachinolli Dance
🎶 Live music and DJs, including DJ GypsyBox, Los Soneros del Valle de Oaxaca, Kumbiavc Collective DJs and Mariachi El Mexicano
💃 Contemporary and traditional dance performances with This is Mexico and Baila.mex
🌺 Luzmira Zerpa bringing La Llorona the gardens during the day and live during the evening fiesta
🎺 Mariachi El Mexicano performing on the main stage and taking part in a Día de Muertos procession
🎨 Papel picado, marigold pathways, calaveras, Catrinas and our very special ofrenda inside the Museum.
👨👩👧👦 Family activities including workshops, face painting, crafts and a lots more fun
🍹🥤 – Cazcabel Tequila Bar serving their signature margaritas, a range of tequilas to sip and Jarritos at every street food trader.
🛍️ A Mexican market featuring makers, artists and independent businesses including Casañor, Sublinekom, Moctezuma’s Revenge, JJ Unrefined, Art Mkt, Malinalli Arts, A Fibre Story, Frido Cacao, Mixy Fandino, Alpaca Emporio, Piñata Boom, Amorameztli, Inkas Crafts and Marketianguis
🌮 Mexican Street Food from Hungry Taco, Casa Paz Flautas, Hangry Luchas, MexClub, Sweet Nibble, Mexisnack, Cinnamon & Sugar, Taco Bros and Nopalito
Día de Muertos After Dark 🌙
As the sun goes down, the celebration continues with an intimate evening fiesta inspired by the energy of Mexico City’s cantinas and cultural nightlife.
Expect a welcome cocktail, candlelit atmosphere, illuminated altars, live music, contemporary Mexican cuisine, a sonidero DJ and dancing — featuring a live performance by Luzmira Zerpa.
Event details
📍 Horniman Museum & Gardens, London
📅 Saturday 31 October 2026
☀️ Day Festival: 11:00–16:00
🌙 After Dark Fiesta: Evening event
🎟️ Tickets are out now — book your place!
Come together with family, friends and the Mexican community to honour remembrance, celebrate life and experience the magic of Día de Muertos through the lens of Mexico City.
¡Viva México! ¡Viva la vida! 💀🌼