Día de los Muertos Las Cruces
Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 5:00 PM MST
Las Cruces, NM (venue TBA — announced soon) · Las Cruces, NM
About this event
Día De Los Muertos in Las Cruces: Arte, Música y Cultura is a free community cultural festival celebrating the Day of the Dead tradition with a contemporary twist. The event features a juried art exhibit with cash prizes, live musical performances, community altars for remembering deceased loved ones, a vendor marketplace with local artists and small businesses, silent auction, calavera face decorating, children's crafts and activities, and a beer garden for adults. Attendees can enjoy traditional pan dulce and café de olla while supplies last. The festival attracts hundreds of community members and visitors from neighboring areas, serving as both a cultural celebration and economic driver for Las Cruces and the wider Mesilla Valley region. The free event requires registration for attendees 18 and older.
Event details
- Date and time
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 5:00 PM MST
- Venue
- Las Cruces, NM (venue TBA — announced soon) · Las Cruces, NM
- Category
- Arts & culture
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 9, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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