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Día de los Muertos in Old Town San Diego

November 1-2, 2026 at Old Town San DiegoFrom local news and event listings. Not yet confirmed on the organizer's site.

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About Día de los Muertos in Old Town San Diego

The Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce holds an annual Día de los Muertos in Old Town with more than 40 altars, a weekend market, music and a candlelight procession. The organizer describes it as a free event.

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.

Día de los Muertos in Old Town San Diego has included altars, catrina contest, mercado, sugar skull workshops, live music and candlelight procession.

The organizer lists it as free to attend.

The next edition is November 1-2, 2026.

  • Altars
  • Catrina contest
  • Mercado
  • Sugar skull workshops
  • Live music
  • Candlelight procession

Where it happens

Día de los Muertos in Old Town San Diego is held at Old Town San Diego in San Diego, California. It is one of 63 cultural festivals in California on this calendar.

Map centered on San Diego. The organizer lists Old Town San Diego.Directions

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Questions about Día de los Muertos in Old Town San Diego

When is Día de los Muertos in Old Town San Diego 2026?
Día de los Muertos in Old Town San Diego is November 1-2, 2026, according to local news and event listings.
Where is Día de los Muertos in Old Town San Diego held?
Día de los Muertos in Old Town San Diego takes place at Old Town San Diego in San Diego, California.
Is Día de los Muertos in Old Town San Diego free?
Yes. The organizer lists Día de los Muertos in Old Town San Diego as free to attend.
What happens at Día de los Muertos in Old Town San Diego?
Events have included: altars, catrina contest, mercado, sugar skull workshops, live music, candlelight procession.
Who organizes Día de los Muertos in Old Town San Diego?
Día de los Muertos in Old Town San Diego is organized by Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce. Their official site is oldtownsandiego.org/dia-de-los-muertos.
What other cultural festivals are near San Diego?
The closest others on this calendar are FilmOut San Diego LGBTQ Film Festival in San Diego, CA (same city); PIFA Pacific Islander Festival in San Diego, CA (same city); San Diego Asian Film Festival in San Diego, CA (same city).

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