Five Mexican destinations prepare Día de Muertos events outside Mexico City

Mexico’s Día de Muertos celebrations are planned for the weekend of Oct.

31 to Nov.

2, 2026.

Alongside Mexico City, five states are preparing events for visitors: Michoacán, Nuevo León, Jalisco, Aguascalientes and Chiapas.

In the Pátzcuaro lake region of Michoacán, Purépecha communities honor the dead with family offerings, flowers, food and candles on Nov.

1 and 2.

Monterrey will host a catrina costume contest, while Nuevo León’s Festival Internacional de Santa Lucía will offer events in music, dance, film and visual arts.

Jalisco plans themed installations and cultural events in several municipalities, but final dates, times and venues have not yet been confirmed.

Aguascalientes, the birthplace of artist José Guadalupe Posada, is known for its annual Festival Cultural de Calaveras, which traditionally features parades, altars and cultural shows; visitors should check the final 2026 schedule.

These events give visitors ways to experience regional traditions, and authorities in Michoacán advise respecting local ceremonies and residents’ guidance.