Latin American Heritage Month Festival 2025 – Vancouver & Burnaby

📅 Dates: October 14 – November 2, 2025
📍 Locations: Granville Island (Vancouver), Brentwood Mall (Burnaby), Latin Plaza Hub (Gastown), and other venues across Metro Vancouver
🎟️ Tickets: Many events are FREE | Select concerts & experiences ticketed – More Info

Event Overview

Celebrate culture, art, food, and community at the Latin American Heritage Month (LAHM Festival) 2025, presented by Latincouver. From October 14 to November 2, Metro Vancouver comes alive with music, dance, film, literature, culinary showcases, workshops, and vibrant Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations.

This year’s festival is guided by the Tree of Life theme, a powerful symbol of resilience, diversity, and connection—honouring tradition while embracing the future.

Featured Events & Highlights

🎉 Festival Kick-Off

– Opening Ceremony – Granville Island | Oct 14, 5 PM – 9 PM

💀 Día de los Muertos Celebrations

– Day of the Dead Market – Brentwood Mall, Burnaby | Oct 18–19, 12 PM – 7 PM
– Day of the Dead Market – Granville Island | Nov 1–2, 11 AM – 8 PM
– La Catrina Procession – Granville Island | Nov 1, 5 PM – 6 PM
– Catrina Party & Closing Ceremony – Granville Island | Nov 1, 6 PM – 8 PM
– Traditional Altar Exhibitions & Latin American Display – Granville Island | Oct 14 – Nov 2

🎨 Art & Culture

– Art Exhibition: Ritmos del Corazón by Mauricio Silerio – Gastown | Oct 15–31
– La Feria del Libro en Español (Spanish Book Fair) – Granville Island | Oct 25–26
– Storytime: Tales from Día de los Muertos – Burnaby | Oct 19, 1 PM

🎶 Music & Dance

– Fonseca en Vancouver – Tropicalia Tour – The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts | Oct 17, 8 PM
– La Canción Criolla – Hungarian Cultural Society, Vancouver | Oct 31, 5 PM
– Chilean Traditional Dance – Latin Plaza Hub, Gastown | Oct 18, 3 PM
– Colombian Traditional Dance – Latin Plaza Hub, Gastown | Oct 25, 5 PM

🍴 Culinary Experiences

– Culinary Fiesta – Gastown | Oct 15–30
– Ceviche & Causas Festival – Vancouver | Oct 25, 11 AM

👐 Hands-On Workshops

– Sugar Skull Decorating – Burnaby | Oct 18, 1 PM
– Papel Picado Crafting – Burnaby | Oct 18, 3 PM
– Marigold Flower Making – Burnaby | Oct 18, 5 PM
– Ofrenda & Paper Flower Workshops – Granville Island | Nov 1–2

Why Attend LAHM Festival 2025?

✔️ Celebrate Latin American culture, heritage, and traditions
✔️ Experience Day of the Dead festivities with altars, markets, and processions
✔️ Explore art exhibitions, live music, culinary delights, and workshops
✔️ A family-friendly festival connecting communities across Metro Vancouver

🔗 Discover more cultural festivals and fall events across Metro Vancouver at Vancouver Page – Discover Local Events.