Art & exhibits · Oakland, San Francisco

32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration

Sun, Oct 25 · 11:00 am–4:00 pm

Listed on MUSAY · checked Oct 22

32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration

When

Sunday, October 25, 11:00 am–4:00 pm

Where

Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St, Oakland, California 94607

Price

$10

The venue says: $10

About

Your browser does not support the video tag. Your browser does not support the video tag. The 32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration from Festival access Buy your ticket for this year’s celebration. $10 for all-inclusive festival and gallery access. Members and children under 12 are free with advance reservations. TICKETS ON SALE 10/25 member TICKETS ON SALE 10/23 ASL Interpretation for OMCA Garden and Amphitheater stage will be provided.  This fall, OMCA welcomes the community back for its 32nd annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration, a vibrant day honoring the people, traditions, and stories that connect us across generations. Join the Día de los Muertos Committee for a procession that opens the celebration with music, movement, and a collective act of remembrance. Throughout the day, the Museum comes alive with danza, ceremonia, live music, hands-on activities, and food. Across the campus, discover ofrendas created by community members, each offering a personal reflection on the lives and legacies of loved ones and ancestors. Browse the mercado for handmade goods, altar items, and Día de los Muertos–inspired art from local makers. Bring a picnic, gather with family and friends, and make a day of it in OMCA’s gardens. Program Schedule OPENING CEREMONY Garden, Lower Level 11:15 am Procession to the Garden led by OMCA’s Día de los Muertos Committee for the dedication of the central ofrenda  11:30 am-12:00 pm Opening Ceremony with Danza Xitlalli*  12:00–12:05 pm Formal Welcome* *In addition to ASL interpretation, these portions of the program include Spanish and Nahuatl interpretation. PERFORMANCES* Garden Stage **, Lower Level 12:10–12:15 pm Poetry Reading by Sara Borjas 12:15–1:00 pm Live Music by Los Cenzontles 1:10–1:40 pm Performance by Ballet Folklorico de Carlos Moreno 2:00– 2:05 pm Poetry Reading by Josiah Luis Alderete 2:10– 2:40 pm Live Music by La Gran Puchica 3:15-4:00 pm Live Music by Gina Madrid…

Know before you go

Getting there

The museum offers paid on-site parking in its underground garage. Nearby street parking and public transportation options are also available in downtown Oakland.

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Venue hours on Sunday

11:00 am–5:00 pm

The venue’s general opening hours. This event’s time comes from the listing.

Added to MUSAY Sep 17, 2026.