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Hispanic and Latino · Día de los Muertos · Boston, Massachusetts

Festival Dia de Muertos (Veronica Robles Cultural Center)

October 31 to November 2, 2026 at ICA Watershed (Boston) and Chelsea Square Park (Chelsea)

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About Festival Dia de Muertos (Veronica Robles Cultural Center)

The Boston area's official Dia de Muertos celebration, presented by the Veronica Robles Cultural Center with the Mexican Consulate and the cities of Boston and Chelsea. It includes an exhibition at the ICA Watershed, a concert, and an outdoor festival with food, artisans and altars. 2026 marks VROCC's 14th year holding it.

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.

Festival Dia de Muertos (Veronica Robles Cultural Center) has included exhibition and guided tours, live concert, food vendors, artisans and ofrendas.

The organizer lists it as free to attend.

The next edition is October 31 to November 2, 2026.

  • Exhibition and guided tours
  • Live concert
  • Food vendors
  • Artisans
  • Ofrendas

Where it happens

Festival Dia de Muertos (Veronica Robles Cultural Center) is held at ICA Watershed (Boston) and Chelsea Square Park (Chelsea) in Boston, Massachusetts. It is one of 26 cultural festivals in Massachusetts on this calendar.

Map centered on Boston. The organizer lists ICA Watershed (Boston) and Chelsea Square Park (Chelsea).Directions

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Questions about Festival Dia de Muertos (Veronica Robles Cultural Center)

When is Festival Dia de Muertos (Veronica Robles Cultural Center) 2026?
Festival Dia de Muertos (Veronica Robles Cultural Center) is October 31 to November 2, 2026, according to the organizer.
Where is Festival Dia de Muertos (Veronica Robles Cultural Center) held?
Festival Dia de Muertos (Veronica Robles Cultural Center) takes place at ICA Watershed (Boston) and Chelsea Square Park (Chelsea) in Boston, Massachusetts.
Is Festival Dia de Muertos (Veronica Robles Cultural Center) free?
Yes. The organizer lists Festival Dia de Muertos (Veronica Robles Cultural Center) as free to attend.
What happens at Festival Dia de Muertos (Veronica Robles Cultural Center)?
Events have included: exhibition and guided tours, live concert, food vendors, artisans, ofrendas.
Who organizes Festival Dia de Muertos (Veronica Robles Cultural Center)?
Festival Dia de Muertos (Veronica Robles Cultural Center) is organized by Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC). Their official site is veronicaroblesculturalcenter.org/festival-dia-de-muertos-2026.
What other cultural festivals are near Boston?
The closest others on this calendar are 50th Israel Folkdance Festival of Boston in Boston, MA (same city); African Festival of Boston in Boston, MA (same city); Boston Asian American Film Festival in Boston, MA (same city).

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