Día de Los Muertos is a festive holiday meant to celebrate the dead and honor those who have passed. Here in the East Bay, there are many ways to celebrate with our community – including food, dance performances, colorful crafts, sugar skulls, and festive fun!
Thank you to our sponsor, Oakland Ballet Company presenting Luna Mexicana, one of the Bay Area’s most elaborate and inclusive Dia de los Muertos events.
Read on to find out where and how you can honor your loved ones with children in a special way.
Spotlight on Luna Mexicana
Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:30 pm. Enjoy Luna Mexicana at Oakland’s Paramount Theatre. Luna Mexicana is a beautiful blend of exuberant dance, joyful music, colorful costumes, flowers, candles, food, and – most of all – a celebration of family. This performance will have lots of children in attendance.
Dia de Los Muertos Outings and Celebrations in Oakland
Dia de Los Muertos Festival, Fruitvale
Sunday, November 3. The Unity Council Día de Los Muertos Annual Festival is a free, outdoor festival that celebrates the vibrant, culturally rich Fruitvale neighborhood with live music, food to buy, alter exhibits, Aztec rituals, rides, games, and crafts. Plus, hands-on science fun with The Lawrence On-The-Go. There are more activities for children throughout October, both large and small.
Free/Cheap Family-friendly Día de Muertos events
Book Ahead for East Bay Dia de Los Muertos Ticketed Performances
The Oakland Ballet Company presents Luna Mexicana (Oakland)
Luna Mexicana tickets range from about $25 to $65 based on ticket category. Children under two do not require a separate ticket. The program features Ballet Folklórico México Danza performing traditional folkloric dance, Mariachi music, and the ballet itself.
The Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland
- Friday, Nov. 3, 7:30 pm
- Saturday, Nov. 4, 2:30 pm
There will be beautiful ofrendas in the Paramount lobby created by local artists and a special Luna Mexicana boutique. The runtime is approximately two hours including intermission. Purchase tickets >
Dia de Muertos presented by Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno (San Leandro, Livermore)
The Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno performance showcases the diversity of how Mexico celebrates Dia de Muertos from state to state since the pre-Hispanic era. Tickets are $40 plus fees. The runtime is approximately two hours.
Dates and Locations:
- Oct. 5-6, San Leandro Performing Arts Center, 2250 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro
- Oct. 20, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore
Coco Film with Live Orchestration (San Francisco)
See the beautiful PIXAR film, Coco, about a music-loving boy who journeys into the Land of the Dead to learn lessons from his grandfather, set to live orchestration with the SF Symphony.
Dates and Locations: Nov. 1, Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco
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Día de los Muertos (San Francisco)
A celebration of Latin American music and culture performed by the SF Symphony with artists’ work in the lobby along with crafts and dancers.
Dates and Locations: Nov. 2, Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco
Purchase tickets >
Thank you again to our sponsor, Oakland Ballet Company presenting Luna Mexicana, one of the Bay Area’s most elaborate and inclusive Dia de los Muertos events.
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