Sunday November 1, 2026 · Nathan Phillips Square

Day of the Dead Toronto

Celebrate life. Honour memory. Connect through culture.

Free admission · Family-friendly

Couples in Catrina makeup and embroidered traje dancing in a street hung with papel picado, a mariachi band playing behind them beside a marigold-covered ofrenda

Join us for one of the most meaningful and visually stunning celebrations in the city. Day of the Dead Toronto brings together tradition, art, and community to honour those who came before us.

Through altars, performances, workshops, and immersive experiences, we invite you to remember, celebrate, and connect.

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What you'll experience

One square, a whole tradition

Day of the Dead Toronto poster: November 1 2026, Nathan Phillips Square, with the full lineup of mariachi, norteño bands, folkloric dance, ofrendas, artisan market, Mexican street food, Catrinas makeup, hands-on workshops, pan de muerto and sugar skulls, the Immortal visual exhibition and the Calaveritas Zone

Traditional ofrendas honouring loved ones and ancestral traditions

Live music, dance and cultural performances

Calaveritas Pavilion, with workshops and activities for all ages

Art installations and virtual exhibitions

Traditional pan de muerto and authentic Mexican food

A vibrant Mercadito featuring local artisans and vendors

Sunday November 1, 2026 · 10:00AM–8:00PM · Nathan Phillips Square