Dia de los Muertos Festival

October 24, 2026 3 pm to Midnight

The Corpus Christi Dia de los Muertos Festival is BACK! Now in its 19th year, the Dia de los Muertos Festival has become one of Corpus Christi’s most popular events. It has been nationally recognized on multiple lists as a top Dia de los Muertos celebration in Texas and the U.S. and voted Best Festival in The Bend Magazine’s Locals List for nine years running (2016–2025).

Live Music & Cultural Performances

The Día de los Muertos Festival (Day of the Dead) is one of the most exciting events in Corpus Christi thanks to all there is to see and do. Free concerts by Latin-influenced musicians and up-and-coming Texas bands, as well as cultural performances, are held on four stages. Entertainment includes Native American, folklórico, and contemporary dance; mariachis; and bands that play cumbia, Tejano, salsa, Latin pop, and rock.

Hecho-a-Mano Arts & Crafts Expo

A favorite pastime at the festival is the Hecho-a-Mano Arts and Crafts Expo. Browse the more than 75 vendors selling arts, crafts, jewelry, cottage goods, and other handmade items, or have your face painted in classic Día de los Muertos style. Art students from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi perform ceramic and printmaking demonstrations, while Del Mar College Architecture and Technology students design fun activities. Plus, there are plenty of photo opportunities. Get a picture with the festival’s famous oversized Calaveras, and step into the giant Día de los Muertos picture frame or pose in front of the beautiful wings.

Walk of Remembrance Ofrenda Display

An important part of the day for most festival-goers is stopping by the Walk of Remembrance Ofrenda Display. Here, you’ll find moving ofrendas created by children, families, organizations, and businesses to honor departed family members, soldiers, celebrities, community leaders, and others. The ofrenda, a sacred Mexican tradition, holds the deceased’s favorite foods, personal possessions, flowers, candles, incense, and other symbolic items to represent the life of the departed. Visitors are invited to leave written memorials on the tribute wall and/or photos of their own deceased loved ones on the community altar at the center of the display.

Art Exhibitions & Community Installations

Be sure to check out the art exhibitions at K Space Contemporary featuring local artists, a Youth Art Exhibition featuring over 150 works by students in grades 6–12, and the amazing Extravagancia de Piñatas by K–12 students. In addition, the festival features a community altar and the Día de los Muertos Art Collection of 10 large-scale paintings by popular local artists at La Palmera Mall.

The festival also gets the kids involved in the fun! The Kids' Corner has lots of activities to keep children busy, including crafts, games, and young entertainers on the Kids' Stage.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Corpus Christ

Experience one of the region’s most distinctive festivals! You’ll have a great time eating, drinking, dancing, and shopping, all while learning about one of the richest and most ancient traditions in the world.

The Día de los Muertos Festival is organized by K Space Contemporary in partnership with Electra Art*Axis Tattoo. The Día de los Muertos Festival is the primary fundraiser supporting K Space Contemporary, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization. For those who are interested in learning more, please visit the festival website.