Dia de Muertos / Day of the Dead

Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico and parts of the United States on or around November 1st. On this holiday, people remember and honor their deceased loved ones.

It is a festive and colorful holiday celebrating the lives of those who have passed on. People visit cemeteries to decorate the graves and to be in the presence of their deceased friends and family members. They also create Ofrendas in their homes in honor of those who have passed.

The day is a unique aspect of Mexican culture passed down through generations, beginning well before the arrival of Europeans. 

UNESCO named the celebration as part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2008.

Learn more about Day of the Dead.

Casa Azul of Greensboro is proud to present its annual Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration, a vibrant and meaningful tribute to life, memory, and cultural heritage.

Ofrenda Exhibition:

Join us for an exhibition of traditional and contemporary ofrendas (altars), created by local artists, community members, and organizations.

Exhibition Dates: November 1–14, 2026

African American Atelier Gallery, Greensboro Cultural Center

Opening Day Festivities:

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Opening Reception: 2:00 p.m.

African American Atelier Gallery

Celebrate opening day with a series of powerful live performances at the Van Dyke Performance Space in the same building.

🕕 First Showcase: Begins at 3:30 p.m.

🕢 Second Showcase: Begins at approximately 4:30 p.m.

🕘 Event concludes by 5:30 p.m.

Featured Performers:

• Dalia Razo
• Ballet Folklórico Corazón De México Company with Mariachi Juvenil Los Garcias