FREE Dia de Los Muertos & Monster Party on Thursday, October 15
The 17th Annual Día de Los Muertos & Monster Party is Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Downtown Orlando.
Presented by the Downtown Arts District and CityArts, this colorful cultural celebration showcases Day of the Dead and Halloween-inspired art created by regional, national and international artists.
Enjoy live entertainment and delicious food and drink offerings. Admission to this family-friendly event is FREE. A donation of $5 is suggested.
The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with the Artists' Opening Receptions at CityArts Orlando. The exhibits and Street Party lasts from 6 to 10 p.m.
Here is the schedule:
- 6 to 6:45 p.m. Ravelli on stage (moves inside CityArts Café stage until 10 p.m.)
- 6:15 p.m. Processional
- 6:45 p.m. Mariachi/ Mexico Lindo Folkloric Ballet
- 7:15 p.m. Welcome and speeches
- 7:30 p.m. Singer Francisco Gabriel
- 8:15 p.m. Mexico Lindo
- 8:30 p.m. Phantasmagoria's Sadira belly dancing performance on street
- 9:00 p.m. Banda Alternativa
CityArts is at 39 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801.
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