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Day of the Dead Celebration at The Amazing Brentwood 2026
Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Burnaby. After six years on Granville Island, the Day of the Dead Market expands to The Amazing Brentwood Mall Plaza for a two-day cultural festival of live music, art, food, and family activities. This community celebration brings the spirit of Latin American tradition to the heart of Burnaby, with performances from beloved Latin music and folkloric dance groups, a colourful marketplace, traditional foods, and immersive cultural activities for all ages. It is supported by Tourism Burnaby as part of the Burnaby Halloween Festival.
- When: Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Where: The Amazing Brentwood Mall Plaza, 4567 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC
- Cost: Free to attend; workshops $5 to $20 each, with 20 tickets per workshop
- Hosted by: Latincouver Cultural and Business Society
- Website: Day of the Dead Celebration in Burnaby
What to Expect
Live Music and Folkloric Dance
Enjoy performances from beloved Latin music and folkloric dance groups.
Marketplace and Traditional Foods
Shop at the colourful marketplace and taste traditional Latin American foods.
Cultural Activities for All Ages
Take part in immersive cultural activities designed for families and visitors of every age.
Workshops
Each workshop has 20 tickets available.
Saturday, October 24
Papel Picado: Traditional Mexican Paper Art
12:30 PM | $10
Craft delicate papel picado, a vibrant tradition that fills celebrations with joy.
Flower Arrangements: Celebrating Life and Color
2:00 PM | $10
Create beautiful floral arrangements to honour loved ones and celebrate the beauty of life.
Sugar Skulls Workshop
3:30 PM (2 hours) | $20
Design and decorate your own sugar skulls, blending artistry and tradition in a hands-on experience.
Catrina Lanterns: Crafting Iconic Decorations
5:00 PM | $15
Craft glowing Catrina lanterns to illuminate memories and traditions.
Sunday, October 25
Catrina Makeup and Symbolism
12:00 PM (2 hours) | $20
Transform into a Catrina with artistic makeup that celebrates the elegance and symbolism of this iconic figure.
Catrina Masks: Craft Your Own
2:30 PM | $10
Design and decorate your own Catrina mask, combining creativity with cultural heritage.
Storytelling: Day of the Dead Memories
4:00 PM | $5
Share and hear stories that honour loved ones and keep cherished memories alive.
Create Your Own Ofrenda (Altar)
5:10 PM | $5
Build a personal altar to honour ancestors and celebrate life, culture, and tradition.