Burnaby welcomes Día de los Muertos weekend of music, remembrance and cultural workshops

Latincouver brings a two-day celebration to The Amazing Brentwood on 24–25 October, with dance, traditional food, a marketplace and small-group creative sessions.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Latincouver’s Día de los Muertos celebration takes place at The Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby on 24–25 October 2026, from noon to 7 p.m.
• The event features live Latin music, folkloric dance, food, a marketplace and cultural activities for all ages.
• Separately ticketed workshops include papel picado, sugar skull decorating, Catrina crafts and ofrenda-making; the visitor guide lists CA$5–CA$20 tickets with 20 places per session.
• The Amazing Brentwood can be reached by the Millennium Line via Brentwood Town Centre Station.

Colourful art, live performances and opportunities to explore Mexican traditions of remembrance will bring Día de los Muertos to Burnaby on 24 and 25 October 2026. The two-day gathering at The Amazing Brentwood combines a public cultural celebration with separately ticketed workshops, offering visitors an introduction to the holiday beyond the familiar imagery of decorated skulls and flowers.

Organised by Latincouver and supported by Tourism Burnaby, the celebration is scheduled for noon to 7 p.m. on both days at The Amazing Brentwood Mall Plaza, 4567 Lougheed Highway. According to the organiser’s event listing, the programme features Latin music, folkloric dance, traditional food, artists and market vendors alongside activities designed for families and other first-time visitors.

More than a Halloween-season outing

Although the event falls close to Halloween, Día de los Muertos is a distinct cultural observance associated particularly with Mexico, where families and communities remember those who have died. An ofrenda, or commemorative altar, may include photographs, flowers, food and objects that evoke a loved one’s life. The Burnaby programme invites visitors to learn about these traditions through performances and participation, rather than treating the celebration simply as a seasonal costume event.

The public programme gives guests room to explore at their own pace: watch traditional dance, listen to performers, browse the marketplace or sample food while meeting local makers and members of the Latin American community. Latincouver presents the gathering as an accessible introduction to the cultural meaning of the occasion.

Hands-on activities across two days

Those wishing to take part in a structured activity can book workshops offered separately from the wider celebration. According to Tourism Burnaby’s visitor information, the 24 October sessions cover papel picado paper decoration, flower arranging, sugar skull decorating and Catrina lantern making. The 25 October programme turns to Catrina makeup and masks, sharing memories and creating a personal ofrenda.

The visitor information lists workshop prices of CA$5–CA$20 and a capacity of just 20 participants per session. Those interested in a particular activity should check the event and booking page for current spaces and admission conditions before travelling.

Planning a visit to The Amazing Brentwood

The event takes place at The Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby, east of Vancouver. Visitors using public transport can take the Millennium Line to Brentwood Town Centre Station. Local bus connections include routes 9, 25, 123, 130, 134 and 136; live routing is available through TransLink’s trip planner.

Drivers can approach from Highway 1 via Exit 29 at Willingdon Avenue. The venue’s visitor information identifies more than 2,000 surface and underground parking spaces, including accessible and family parking. With music, food and the marketplace on offer throughout the weekend, visitors can attend for a short stop or stay longer to experience several parts of the celebration.

The Burnaby event also forms part of the wider Latin American Heritage Month programme, which features cultural events in Metro Vancouver through early November. For visitors unfamiliar with Día de los Muertos, its central theme is remembrance through shared culture, artistic expression and community connection.