Hispanic and Latino · Día de los Muertos · Los Angeles, California
Hollywood Forever Día de los Muertos
October 24, 2026 at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
About Hollywood Forever Día de los Muertos
Hollywood Forever Cemetery's Dia de los Muertos is a large ticketed festival in Hollywood, in its 27th year in 2026. It was conceived by Tyler Cassity and Daisy Marquez as a place to observe the tradition, and it features an altar contest, costume contest and music stages. The 2026 theme is 'All Under One Sky / Bajo Un Mismo Cielo.'
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.
Hollywood Forever Día de los Muertos has included altar contest, costume contest, music stages and headline concert.
It is ticketed; see the official site for prices.
The next edition is October 24, 2026.
- Altar contest
- Costume contest
- Music stages
- Headline concert
Where it happens
Hollywood Forever Día de los Muertos is held at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California. It is one of 63 cultural festivals in California on this calendar.















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Questions about Hollywood Forever Día de los Muertos
- When is Hollywood Forever Día de los Muertos 2026?
- Hollywood Forever Día de los Muertos is October 24, 2026, according to the organizer.
- Where is Hollywood Forever Día de los Muertos held?
- Hollywood Forever Día de los Muertos takes place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.
- Is Hollywood Forever Día de los Muertos free?
- No. The organizer sells tickets or charges admission. Check the official site for prices.
- What happens at Hollywood Forever Día de los Muertos?
- Events have included: altar contest, costume contest, music stages, headline concert.
- Who organizes Hollywood Forever Día de los Muertos?
- Hollywood Forever Día de los Muertos is organized by Hollywood Forever. Their official site is ladayofthedead.com.
- What other cultural festivals are near Los Angeles?
- The closest others on this calendar are Afro-Latino Culture Fest in Los Angeles, CA (same city); Calavera LGBTQ+ Festival in Los Angeles, CA (same city); Day of the Dead Festival at Mercado La Paloma in Los Angeles, CA (same city).
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