Day of the Dead returns to Nelson!
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Rooted in Día de Muertos • A celebration of memory, ancestry & remembrance across cultures
2:00–7:00 PM
Eagles Hall | 641 Baker Street, Nelson
FREE • BY DONATION • FAMILY-FRIENDLY

Day of the Dead returns to Nelson for its 4th year! Rooted in the Mexican tradition of Día de Muertos, this multicultural community celebration brings people together through art, culture, food, music and dance, while creating space to explore memory, ancestry, remembrance and connection across cultures.

EVENT SCHEDULE
2:00–4:30 PM | Food & Community Market — Come early and explore a delicious mix of foods alongside local makers and community vendors.
Throughout the event | Art & Cultural Installations — Experience works exploring memory, ancestry, identity, remembrance and connection.
Around 5:00 PM | Live Music & Dance Performances — Gather with us for an evening of live music and dance featuring local artists and community groups.
Arts, crafts & family activities will also be happening throughout the celebration.

ART & CULTURAL INSTALLATIONS
This year’s installations bring together different artistic and cultural perspectives on memory, ancestry, identity, remembrance and connection. Featuring: Erin Thomson, Katherine van der Veen, Krista Varsakis, Nick Toner, Surya Gonella.

FOOD & COMMUNITY MARKET (2:00–4:30 PM)
Food: Nithin Mon — Indian Fusion; LoriCakes — Tres Leches Cake & Cupcakes; Ma’iz Authentic Mexican Street Food — Tamales & Quesabirrias; Kateryna Melnyk — Argentine Empanadas; Kassandra Garcia — Elotes Estilo Mexicano; Danisi — Cheesecakes; Rico Catering — Colombian Arepas; Erika Cuevas — Burritos & Tacos.
Community Market: Amogha Gonella — Handmade Memory Tokens; Emily Newbery — Sourdough Items.
Food quantities may be limited, so we recommend arriving early!

LIVE MUSIC & DANCE (starting around 5:00 PM)
Celebrate with an evening of live music and dance featuring: Dance Fusion, Gisele & Heather, Maiz and Maple, Nelson Tango, Sammy Jade, Sophie Barbarics, Tapatía Collective + more to come!

FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Day of the Dead is a family-friendly celebration for all ages. Come explore arts and crafts, creative activities, installations, food, music and dance together throughout the afternoon and evening.

ABOUT DAY OF THE DEAD
Rooted in the Mexican tradition of Día de Muertos, Day of the Dead creates space to remember those who came before us while celebrating the stories, traditions and connections that continue through us. At its heart, this is a celebration of memory, culture, creativity and community.

With support from Columbia Basin Trust, Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), Columbia Power and Nelson Remedy’s Rx Pharmacy.