Catrinas, music and colour through central Madrid: ÁNIMA celebrates the Day of the Dead with a big free parade and a Mexican party in Plaza Mayor. 💀🌼

The parade is the highlight of ÁNIMA, the festival bringing Mexican tradition, art, music and food to Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Chamberí and the Círculo de Bellas Artes from 29 October to 3 November.

💀 DAY OF THE DEAD PARADE

📅 Sunday 1 November 2026

🕐 5 pm parade start. Mexican party around 8 pm

📍 From the Mexican Embassy (Carrera de San Jerónimo, next to Plaza de las Cortes) to Plaza Mayor, Madrid

🎟️ Free

🌼 The ÁNIMA festival

1 November, about 8 pm: Mexican Party in Plaza Mayor after the parade.

29 October to 3 November: activities and workshops in Plaza de Chamberí and a stall at Mercado de Prosperidad (9 am to 9 pm).

Want to march? Sign up on the festival website.

ℹ️ Day of the Dead

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2008, it's a celebration to remember loved ones, with music, colour and joy. All ÁNIMA activities are free.

✨ Mexico takes over Madrid to celebrate life.