Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) Festival: Recuérdame

Puerto Vallarta’s Day of the Dead festivities will begin several days in advance with the installation of monumental Catrinas—elegant, larger-than-life skeleton figures crafted by local hotels and artists. These striking works of art will line the Malecón boardwalk, transforming it into an open-air gallery that captures the imagination of both residents and visitors. A key attraction, the world’s tallest Catrina will once again be displayed near the iconic lighthouse, continuing to draw crowds eager to witness this extraordinary symbol of creativity and tradition.

Meanwhile, the city’s main square, Plaza de Armas, and the Municipal Presidency building will showcase beautifully decorated Day of the Dead altars, or ofrendas. These vibrant displays honor departed loved ones and highlight one of Mexico’s most meaningful cultural practices. Together, the monumental Catrinas and traditional altars set the stage for a celebration that blends art, remembrance, and community spirit—capturing the very essence of Día de los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta.

Plaza de Armas, the malecon, Lázaro Cárdenas Park, and the Pantheon 5 de Deciembre (cemetery) will be filled with color, history and local talent with performances of folk ballet, mariachi, concerts, catrina catwalks, immersive walks, and much more. Events and activities for Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) Festival: Recuérdame include:

💀 Saturday, October 31 💀

• 7:00–10:00 PM: Public Gallery (Miguel Hidalgo Park)
• 7:00–9:00 PM: Live Painting (Miguel Hidalgo Park)
• 7:00–9:00 PM: DJ J Zuart Performance (Miguel Hidalgo Park)
• 7:00–10:00 PM: Jazz Trio (Lázaro Cárdenas Park)
• 8:00–10:00 PM: Performance by a Versatile Band (Plaza de Armas)
• 8:00–9:00 PM: Performance by the “Gente Buena” Folkloric Ballet of Aguascalientes (Malecón Arches)
• 7:00 PM: Exhibition and Fair (Pípila Street)
• 8:00 PM: Dance and Ancestral Offering (Pípila Street)
• 10:00-11:30 PM: Guided Cemetery Tour — Theatrical Performance Among Tombs and Memories (Cinco de Diciembre Cemetery)

💀 Sunday, November 1 💀

• 7:00 PM: Mexican Songs for the Day of the Dead (Malecón Arches)
• 8:00–9:00 PM: Folkloric Ballet Performance (Malecón Arches)
• 7:30–10:30 PM: Day of the Dead Video Mapping (Historic Center)
• 6:00–7:00 PM: Municipal Band (Plaza de Armas)
• 7:00–9:00 PM: Danzón (Plaza de Armas)
• 9:30–10:30 PM: Nostalgic Music with Jorge Gasca (Plaza de Armas)
• 7:00 PM: Monumental Catrina Unveiling (Malecón Lighthouse)
• 7:00–10:00 PM: Public Gallery (Miguel Hidalgo Park)
• 7:00–9:00 PM: Live Painting (Miguel Hidalgo Park)
• 7:00–9:00 PM: DJ Performance (Miguel Hidalgo Park)
• 7:00–9:00 PM: Grupo Caché (Cumbias) (Lázaro Cárdenas Park)
• 10:00-11:30 PM: Guided Cemetery Tour — Theatrical Performance Among Tombs and Memories (Cinco de Diciembre Cemetery)

💀 Monday, November 2 💀

• 6:00 PM: Day of the Dead Parade Begins (starts at the Cinco de Diciembre Municipal Cemetery and ends at the Los Muertos Beach Pier)
• 7:00–8:00 PM: Cuauhtémoc Ballet Performance (Los Muertos Beach Pier)
• 8:00–9:00 PM: Mariachi (Los Muertos Beach Pier)
• 9:00–10:00 PM: Lucio Silva with Mariachi (Los Muertos Beach Pier)
• 7:00–10:00 PM: Public Gallery (Miguel Hidalgo Park)
• 7:00–9:00 PM: Live Painting (Miguel Hidalgo Park)
• 8:00–10:00 PM: DJ Performance (Miguel Hidalgo Park)
• 8:00–9:00 PM: Jazz Group (Lázaro Cárdenas Park)

💀 Tuesday, November 3 💀

• 6:00 PM: Dog Walk, “Little Paws from Beyond” (starts at Miguel Hidalgo Park and ends at the Malecón Arches)
• 7:00–10:00 PM: Public Gallery (Miguel Hidalgo Park)
• 7:00–9:00 PM: Live Painting (Miguel Hidalgo Park)
• 8:00–9:00 PM: Bolero Music Performance (Miguel Hidalgo Park)
• 7:15 PM: Inauguration of the Altar Dedicated to Pets (Puerto Vallarta Institute of Culture)

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For more information updates, check Municipal Government of Puerto Vallarta and Vallarta Institute of Culture.
Information obtained from : Reporte Diario Vallarta Facebook page and Reporte Diario Vallarta website.