Traditional Festivities

Night of the Deceased and Day of the Dead - La Laguna 2026

Name: Night of the Deceased and Day of the Dead - La Laguna 2026
Start: 2026-10-29T10:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-06T13:30:00+00:00
Location: San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Thursday, 29 October 2026 (10:30h) · San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Night of the Deceased and Day of the Dead - La Laguna 2026 29/10 - 10:30h

About the plan

The municipality of San Cristóbal de La Laguna is preparing for the Night of the Deceased and Day of the Dead 2026, a moving celebration that honours Canarian and Mexican traditions around the memory of the departed. This multi-day event offers a varied programme of cultural and educational activities, with free admission (some activities require prior booking) to connect with our roots and memories on these special dates.

Programme for Night of the Deceased and Day of the Dead - La Laguna 2026

Thursday 29 October

10:30 School visits to the 'Day of the Dead Altar - Canarian House on the Night of the Deceased', running until 13:30. Prior booking is required at info@fundacionmexicocanarias.com.
16:00 Guided tour: 'Cuadro de Ánimas - Canarian House on the Night of the Deceased - Day of the Dead'. Book at info@fundacionmexicocanarias.com.
16:30 Second session of the guided tour: 'Cuadro de Ánimas - Canarian House on the Night of the Deceased - Day of the Dead'. Book at info@fundacionmexicocanarias.com.

Friday 30 October

10:30 School visits to the 'Day of the Dead Altar - Canarian House on the Night of the Deceased', until 13:30. Book at info@fundacionmexicocanarias.com.
16:00 Guided tour: 'Cuadro de Ánimas - Canarian House on the Night of the Deceased - Day of the Dead'. Book at info@fundacionmexicocanarias.com.
16:30 Second session of the guided tour: 'Cuadro de Ánimas - Canarian House on the Night of the Deceased - Day of the Dead'. Book at info@fundacionmexicocanarias.com.

Sunday 1 November

10:30 Listen to the 'Toque de Difuntos' at the Iglesia de la Concepción.
11:00 Children's route dedicated to the traditions of '¿Hay Santitos?' and 'Pan por Dios'. Book at info@fundacionmexicocanarias.com.

Monday 2 to Friday 6 November

10:30 School visits to the 'Day of the Dead Altar - Canarian House on the Night of the Deceased', until 13:30. Book at info@fundacionmexicocanarias.com.

Discover the traditions of Finados and the Day of the Dead in San Cristóbal de La Laguna. Don't miss this cultural event in the Metropolitan Area from 29/10 and the rest of the dates until 06/11, and immerse yourself in a unique experience.