Awake the Living Dead across Cathedral Quarter
A spectacular Día de los Muertos celebration
This Halloween, Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter comes alive with colour, music, dance, fire and spectacular street performance as Artsekta presents a vibrant celebration of Día de los Muertos.
Taking place on Saturday 31 October from 5–8pm, this free, family-friendly event will fill the streets and hidden corners of the Cathedral Quarter with pop-up performances and colourful characters inspired by the traditions and imagery of the Mexican Day of the Dead.
Follow the festivities through Hill Street, Cotton Court, Commercial Court and St Anne’s Square, where you’ll discover live music, drumming, dance, fire performance and larger-than-life characters appearing throughout the evening.
Expect Mexican Día de los Muertos dancers, live musicians and drummers, fire performers, stilt walkers and plenty of surprises as the Cathedral Quarter is transformed for one unforgettable evening.
- Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
- Time: 5–8pm
- Skull Procession: 7pm, Hill Street
- Location: Cathedral Quarter, Belfast
- Admission: Free, no tickets required
- Suitable for: Families and all ages
Come dressed for Halloween, bring the family and get ready to see Cathedral Quarter come alive!
More information: https://artsekta.org.uk/events/dia-de-los-muertos/
