Día De Los Muertos Festival 2026

Celebrate the 22nd Annual Día de los Muertos Festival at Tacoma Art Museum! Join us at Tacoma Art Museum for our annual Día de los Muertos Festival, presented in partnership with Mi Centro. Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 10 AM–5 PM Free · Pay what you can · All ages Celebrate life, memory, and culture at our free, family-friendly Día de los Muertos event! Join us for a day of vibrant traditions, creative activities, and opportunities to come together as a community. This is a joyful and welcoming celebration for all ages. Reserve your free timed entry Admission is free, but registration is required. Choose an arrival time when you register; once you’re here, stay as long as you like. Reserve Your Free Time Slot >> Pre-order the 2026 festival t-shirt Add this year’s festival t-shirt to your reservation! Order by October 13 to get the special discounted price of $24.99. Starting October 14, the price goes up to $29.99. Pre-orders are open through October 31. Pickup details will be included in your ‘Know Before You Go’ email a few days before the festival What to expect Community ofrendas (altars) created by local artists and community members A traditional tapete (sand painting) Live music and dance performances Hands-on art-making for all ages Food and local artisan vendors Full 2026 event schedule coming soon. Check back here for performance times, activities, and vendors. Parking Tacoma Art Museum is located at 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402. Free parking is available behind the museum, but spaces are limited. Please plan accordingly and consider carpooling or using public transportation if possible. Costume policy Masks that cover the entire face are not allowed. Masquerade-style masks covering only the eyes and upper half of the face are welcome. Face paint may cover no more than half of the face. A celebration for everyone: This is a celebration of life and community. Harassment or hateful speech will not be tolerated. Support this celebration Día de los Muertos is free thanks to the generosity of our community. When you reserve, you can add a pay-what-you-can contribution to help keep this tradition free for everyone. Donate or Become a Member today. Tacoma Art Museum’s Día de los Muertos festival is generously supported by Tacoma Creates, ArtsFund, Tacoma Events and Venues and our wonderful Tacoma Art Museum Members. Our thanks to Edgar Martinez (@line_marker_oax) for our Día de los Muertos logo design. Questions? Email [email protected]. In proud partnership with: Mi Centro WA