We put together a list of the Dia de los Muertos events in Medellin for those who are as passionate about catrinas and sugar skulls as we are. The list will be updated as more events are announced.
1. Pan de muerto
What’s Dia de los Muertos without pan de muerto?
Date: Available for a limited time
Location: Modou (Laureles) and Yerbabuena (Belén)
Instagram: lapanaderiamodou, yerbabuena.pasteleria
2. Calavera painting
Paint ceramic calaveras for free with a purchase of $20K or more at the mall.
Date: 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 25
Location: CC Bosque Plaza (Aranjuez)
Instagram: bosqueplazacentrocomercial
3. Bar de Muertos
Live music, mezcal tasting and, as usual, excellent Mexican food.
Date: 7 p.m. Friday, October 27
Location: La Revuelta (Poblado)
Instagram: larevueltamex
4. Dia de Muertos Callajero
La Calle is adding tacos with a Colombian twist to its menu this weekend only in honor of Dia de los Muertos.
Date: Friday, October 27 to Sunday, October 29
Location: La Calle Cocina Colombiana (Laureles)
Instagram: lacallecocina
5. ProyectArte paint and sip party: Catrina edition
This edition of ProyectArte’s paint and sip party is Dia de los Muertos themed.
Date: 3 p.m. Sunday, October 29
Location: Hotel Viaggio (Poblado)
Instagram: proyectarte.co
6. Puebla celebration
Enjoy free pan de muerto and a DJ set.
Date: 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, November 1
Location: Puebla (San Antonio de Pereira)
Instagram: puebla_co
7. Noche de Muertos
There will be live music both nights.
Date: Thursday, November 2 and Friday, November 3
Location: Dos Santos Cantina (Poblado)
Instagram: dos.santosmed
8. Celebración Día de Muertos
DJ Burgos and Mariachi America will perform. Pan de muerto will be available for purchase.
Date: 5 p.m. to midnight Thursday, November 2
Location: Salón el Comal (Poblado)
Instagram: salon_elcomal
9. Día de Todos los Santos gathering
Father Oswaldo Pulido from Jalisco, Mexico, will lead this Catholic gathering, which includes free pan de muerto and Azteca chocolate.
Date: 6 p.m. Thursday, November 2
Location: Chilaquiles (Laureles)
Instagram: chilaquilesrest
10. Casa Damabiah celebration
Expect candles, flowers and alters at this more spiritual Day of the Dead event.
Date: 7 p.m. Friday, November 3
Location: Hotel Four Points Sheraton (Poblado)
Instagram: casadamabiah
11. Noche de Disfraces
Dress in costume to win prizes and enjoy live music.
Date: Saturday, November 4
Location: La Malsentada - Túnel de Oriente
Instagram: lamalsentadaco