Celebrate the traditions of Mexico this October and November with the Day of the Dead Fiesta.
Back in 2017, Pixar Animation Studio made masses bawl their eyes out with their Day of the Dead-inspired kids film Coco. As with most kids movies, it came with an important message about tradition, with the film vibrantly honouring one of Mexican cultures biggest.
The Day of the Dead is an annual Mexican holiday, where festivities are held to honour ancestors and family members who have passed with decorations including calaveras and marigold flowers, building at home alters and feasts of food. In some cases other Mexican traditions can be involved which is what entertainment company Lucha Fantastica is doing this year bringing Mexican wrestling to audiences across Australia with Day of the Dead Fiesta.
Day of the Dead Fiesta
- The Factory Theatre, Sydney | Friday 18 October
- Collingwood Town Hall, Melbourne | Saturday 26 October
- Superordinary, Brisbane | Friday 1 November
- Geelong West Town Hall, Geelong | Saturday 9 November
- Harmonie German Club, Canberra | Saturday 16 November
- Lot19, Castlemaine | Saturday 23 November
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around the region here.
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In this authentic Mexican event, carefully put together by Mexicans and featuring Mexican performers, the Day of the Dead Fiesta will honour the cultural roots of Mexico, inviting others to share in the celebrations. Characterised by the use of masks and colourful costumes, Mexican Wrestling, or lucha libre, is a high energy, funny and entertaining wrestling match bound to be an entertaining experience for the whole family.
The Day of the Dead Fiesta will be heading on the round to entertain both families and adults in two sessions per town. It starts in Sydney at The Factory Theatre on Friday 18 October, heading to Melbourne’s Collingwood Town Hall on Saturday 26 October, over to Brisbane’s Superordinary on Friday 1 November, down to Geelong for two shows at Geelong West Town Hall on Saturday 9 November, a stop in to Canberra’s Harmonie German Club on Saturday 16 November and wrapping up at Castlemaine’s Lot19 on Saturday 23 November.
Locked in for the Day of the Dead Fiesta is an Aztec Ceremony conducted by their Aztec Shaman, a costume celebration and competition where attendees can win $500 for the best dressed (adult show only), a traditional alter setup, a Mexican mini market, Margarita’s and other Mexican beverages and tacos and Mexican food stalls.
The unfiltered, genuine Mexican experience of Day of the Dead Fiesta offers you first-hand insights into the Day of the Day traditions and celebrations and will be a ball of fun.
Tickets are currently on sale to the Day of the Dead Fiesta and can be picked up here.
