Hispanic and Latino · Día de los Muertos · Chester, Virginia
Dia de los Muertos Festival (Chester)
2027 dates not announced yet · usually October
About Dia de los Muertos Festival (Chester)
A free Dia de los Muertos festival at the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education in Chester, south of Richmond. It is hosted with the Latin Ballet of Virginia and includes performances, food and hands-on art.
What to expect
Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican tradition of remembering loved ones who have died, held around November 1 and 2. Celebrations often include ofrendas (altars), marigolds, sugar skulls, face painting, music and processions.
Dia de los Muertos Festival (Chester) has included live performances, music, dance, food and art activities.
The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held October 24, 2026.
- Live performances
- Music
- Dance
- Food
- Art activities
Where it happens
Dia de los Muertos Festival (Chester) is held at Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education in Chester, Virginia. It is one of 13 cultural festivals in Virginia on this calendar.
Other nearby festivals
- OctTBA20272nd Street FestivalRichmond, VABlack13 miles away
- JunTBA2027Community Juneteenth Celebration (Episcopal churches of Richmond)Richmond, VABlack13 miles away
- AugTBA2027Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American FolklifeRichmond, VABlack13 miles away
- JanTBA2027Israeli and Jewish Film Festival (Weinstein JCC)Richmond, VAJewish13 miles away
- JunTBA2027Juneteenth, A Freedom CelebrationRichmond, VABlack13 miles away
- Apr172027Richmond African American Book FestivalRichmond, VABlack13 miles away
Questions about Dia de los Muertos Festival (Chester)
- When is Dia de los Muertos Festival (Chester) 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held October 24, 2026.
- Where is Dia de los Muertos Festival (Chester) held?
- Dia de los Muertos Festival (Chester) takes place at Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education in Chester, Virginia.
- Is Dia de los Muertos Festival (Chester) free?
- Yes. The organizer lists Dia de los Muertos Festival (Chester) as free to attend.
- What happens at Dia de los Muertos Festival (Chester)?
- Events have included: live performances, music, dance, food, art activities.
- Who organizes Dia de los Muertos Festival (Chester)?
- Dia de los Muertos Festival (Chester) is organized by Latin Ballet of Virginia and Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education. Their official site is richmondfamilymagazine.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-festival-a-celebration-of-arts-culture-and-life.
- What other cultural festivals are near Chester?
- The closest others on this calendar are 2nd Street Festival in Richmond, VA (about 13 miles); Community Juneteenth Celebration (Episcopal churches of Richmond) in Richmond, VA (about 13 miles); Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife in Richmond, VA (about 13 miles).
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