Luz y Vida: Day of the Dead on Isla Mujeres and in Ciudad Mujeres

The municipality of Isla Mujeres holds Luz y Vida — Entre Vivos y Muertos from 24 October to 2 November 2026. Music, altars, catrinas, theatre and family gatherings bring together the island and mainland Ciudad Mujeres. It is a chance to experience the celebration in an urban setting and choose events that interest you.

Island events

On 30 October, a procession follows Avenida Hidalgo at 19:30, with an altar exhibition starting at Explanada Municipal at 20:30. Pandora performs there at 22:00; the municipality has announced the concert as free.

The island's 31 October programme is for children: the Calaveritas parade along Avenida Hidalgo continues with shows and a costume contest in the municipal square. On 1 November at 19:30, the square hosts Janal Pixan, Noche de Tradiciones, with altars, a PIB competition and Jarana de las Ánimas. The 2 November finale includes the theatrical production A mis muertos and an arts programme.

Mainland events

In Ciudad Mujeres, the main family gatherings are at Plaza Ejidatarios. On 31 October from 18:30, the programme announces a children's show, costumes and Feria de Calaveritas. On 1 November from 18:30, Festival de Catrinas brings altars, performances and a fair. Choose a venue along with the date: mainland and island addresses require different journeys.

Planning the journey

You need a water crossing to reach the island; a car journey from the mainland ends at your selected port, not the island's Explanada Municipal. Check your sea crossing before enquiring with Hola Taxi. Give the exact mainland address, date and passenger count; for Plaza Ejidatarios specify Ciudad Mujeres. Discuss the return land journey separately.