From October 16 to November 1, the city will host the 27th Day of the Dead Festival, with more than 20 activities including concerts, theater, nighttime tours, workshops, cinema, exhibitions, and experiences for the whole family.
Most of the activities will be free and will take place in different cultural and traditional spaces in León.
If you visit the city during these dates, here we tell you some of the plans you can't miss.
Nights of music, stories and mystery
The festival will begin on October 16 with Symphony for the souls: fear and magic, in charge of Ensemble Recitativo, in the Plaza de San Juan de Dios.
Over the following days, the music will continue to be an important part of the celebration with performances such as Mexican Requiem: A choral offering, La muerte contra las cuerdas, Noche de abanicos y catrines and Réquiem by Fauré.
The October 31, the, the Teatro Manuel Doblado You will also receive Dia de Muertos: Music between worlds, With the Young Stars of the Moscow Conservatory.
Dare to tour the Pantheon of San Nicolás
One of the most special scenes of the festival will be the San Nicolás Pantheon, where its traditional nighttime tours will be held again.
Walking through this place after sunset allows you to learn about stories and characters related to León's memory in a completely different environment.
In addition, the Pantheon will become a peculiar cinema hall with Cinema between souls.
The October 29 They will be projected The Sixth Sense and Prophecy, while the October 30 It will be my turn The Menu and The Exorcist.
An ideal option for those who enjoy suspense and horror.
Catrinas, workshops and traditions to share
The Museum of León Identities It will be one of the main points of the festival, with workshops, exhibitions and activities for different ages.
Among the proposals are: cartonwork workshops, art, recycling and special activities for girls and boys.
There will also be an experience dedicated to remembering pets with Huellas del recuerdo, a workshop on art and botanical pigments.
Some activities have limited capacity, so it is advisable to check the participation requirements in advance.
Walk the streets among catrinas and troubadours
The October 25, The, El Coecillo It will be the scene of the Catrina processions and troubadours, A journey with music, myths and tradition accompanied by Tuna León de los Aldama.
The activity will begin at 19:30 hours in the Garden of San Juan And it will be an excellent opportunity to enjoy one of the city's most traditional neighborhoods in a different way.
A night full of catrinas
The October 30 It will be one of the most intense days of the festival.
There will be offerings openings at the Casa de la Cultura Diego Rivera and the Museum of León Identities, In addition to the award of the Literary Calaveritas Contest.
In the evening, the Lake Forum You will receive the XIV Catrina Contest and VII Catrina Contest of the Municipality of León, A celebration where makeup, costumes and creativity combine with tradition.
The Awakening of the Souls
To close the festival, the November 1st One of its most representative events will return: The Awakening of the Souls.
The tour will be conducted from 22:00 a 24:00 hours, Starting in Hernández Álvarez and Mariano Escobedo and ending in the Main Square.
Before the tour, there will be live music and various activities to set the mood for one of the most anticipated nights of the celebration.
Complete your visit with the Alfeñique Fair
And if you want to experience it even more Day of the Dead in León, Take a tour of the traditional Alfeñique Fair, which will be installed in Plaza Fundadores of October 9 to November 2.
You will find sugar skulls, figures for altars, handicrafts and traditional products of the season.
This autumn, plan your trip and discover León through music, catrinas, legends and tradition.Because in León, remembering those who are no longer with us is also a way of celebrating life.
