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Hispanic and Latino · Día de los Muertos · Oakland, California

Oakland Dia de los Muertos Festival

November 1, 2026 at Fruitvale Village

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About Oakland Dia de los Muertos Festival

A large free Dia de los Muertos street festival in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood produced by The Unity Council. It features community altar installations, live music and Latin American artisans; 2026 was the 31st annual.

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.

Oakland Dia de los Muertos Festival has included altar installations, live music, artisan market and rides and games.

The organizer lists it as free to attend.

The next edition is November 1, 2026.

  • Altar installations
  • Live music
  • Artisan market
  • Rides and games

Where it happens

Oakland Dia de los Muertos Festival is held at Fruitvale Village in Oakland, California. It is one of 63 cultural festivals in California on this calendar.

Map centered on Oakland. The organizer lists Fruitvale Village.Directions

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Questions about Oakland Dia de los Muertos Festival

When is Oakland Dia de los Muertos Festival 2026?
Oakland Dia de los Muertos Festival is November 1, 2026, according to the organizer.
Where is Oakland Dia de los Muertos Festival held?
Oakland Dia de los Muertos Festival takes place at Fruitvale Village in Oakland, California.
Is Oakland Dia de los Muertos Festival free?
Yes. The organizer lists Oakland Dia de los Muertos Festival as free to attend.
What happens at Oakland Dia de los Muertos Festival?
Events have included: altar installations, live music, artisan market, rides and games.
Who organizes Oakland Dia de los Muertos Festival?
Oakland Dia de los Muertos Festival is organized by The Unity Council. Their official site is diaoakland.com.
What other cultural festivals are near Oakland?
The closest others on this calendar are Avenida de Altares in San Jose, CA (about 40 miles); Nikkei Matsuri in San Jose, CA (about 40 miles); San Jose Obon Festival in San Jose, CA (about 40 miles).

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