Event: Día de Muertos 2026

Arcoíris Cultural and Ballet Folklórico Oregon Coast invite you to celebrate Day of the Dead with us! This free event will take place on Sunday, November 1st at 4 PM at the Newport Performing Arts Center (777 W Olive St, Newport, OR 97365).

Join us for the following:

🕯️ A community altar created by local artist Miguel Martínez

✨ Mexican folk dance performances by Oregon Coast Ballet Folklórico and Corazón Oaxaqueño

🏵️ Aztec dance performance by Ameyalmazatl Citlaltonal

🪈 Andean music by Grupo Latitudes

🎺 Music by Mariachi Michoacán

🍞 Bread of the dead and traditional drinks

🌹 Catrín and Catrinas (Day of the Dead skeleton icons) contest with prizes

🎨 Local artisans and businesses

🍬 Snacks from Piquín y Chamoy

🧭 Resource tables from community organizations

This event is open to the entire community and is a space to honor our loved ones and celebrate through art, culture, and tradition. We invite you to bring an offering or a photo of a dearly departed loved one to include on the altar.

We look forward to seeing you!

This event is sponsored by:

🌟 Oregon Health Authority

🌟 Healthy Families Oregon

🌟 La Juquilita Mexican Store

🌟 Mind Body Soul Journey

🌟 InterCommunity Health Network CCO

🌟 Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance

🌟 Oregon Coast Council for the Arts

🌟 Matthew Woodbridge Insurance