Corpus Christi's Día de los Muertos Street Festival is back for its 19th year on Saturday, October 24, 2026, and it takes over the streets right outside The Foundry. The free festival runs from 1pm to midnight across downtown with live music, dance, art, food, and community ofrendas honoring loved ones who have passed.
The Foundry is open during the festival and closes at 9pm. Stop in for a coffee before you hit the stages, grab an iced latte between sets, or duck inside when you need a break from the crowd. Just get your last cup in before 9.
Adelphos at the festival
- The Foundry closes at 9pm on Saturday, October 24. The festival keeps going until midnight, we don't.
- 418 Peoples St, right on the festival route
- Espresso drinks and iced coffee to keep you going
What's happening at the festival
- Live music on four stages with mariachi, Tejano, Latin rock, pop, and South Texas bands
- Ballet folklórico, traditional cultural dancers, and youth performers
- Hecho a Mano Art Expo with handmade art, jewelry, ceramics, and Día de los Muertos pieces from local and regional artists
- Walk of Remembrance community ofrenda display
- Extravagancia de Piñatas, a fine art exhibition, and the Youth Art Exhibition at K Space Contemporary
- Kids Corner with activities and performances
- A DJ dance party to close out the night
- Food, drinks, and downtown businesses joining in with outdoor dining and festival specials
Getting there
- The festival covers Chaparral, Starr, Mesquite, Taylor, and Peoples streets in downtown Corpus Christi
- Admission is free
- Free RTA Park-N-Ride shuttles run 2:30pm to 12:30am and drop off at the Día de los Muertos mural on Starr and Upper Broadway
- Paid parking is available around downtown
The festival is presented by K Space Contemporary and has been named Best Festival in The Bend Magazine's Locals List every year since 2016.
