Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Saint John
An award-winning celebration of art, culture and community
October 24, 2026 · Saint John, NB
Dia de los Muertos is a traditional Mexican festival that celebrates art, culture, and community while honouring those who have come before us. The event is a welcoming experience that is built on diversity and inclusion and will add a new layer to the urban vibrancy that Saint John has come to be known for.
When: Saturday, October 24, 2026 starting at 6 pm
Where: Saint John, NB
Free to Attend
Promo video 2025 Día de los Muertos Saint John Festival
An Award-Winning Celebration of Culture and Community
Día de los Muertos Atlantic was named 2026 Event of the Year under $100,000 by Event Atlantic.
What began as a one-day celebration in 2022 has grown into a 15-day festival reaching more than 6,000 participants, with more than 30 community partners, 56 artists and cultural practitioners, and hundreds of volunteers helping bring it to life.
Founder and Director Fabiola Martinez received the 2026 Faces of Fusion Arts & Culture Achievement Award.
The award recognizes artistic and cultural contributions that strengthen the Saint John region, create opportunities for community engagement and add to the cultural life of the community. Fabiola was recognized for her work building Día de los Muertos Atlantic and creating cultural connections between Saint John and México.
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