Hollywood Forever Cemetery to Host Día de los Muertos
The 27th annual celebration takes place on October 24 featuring 70 ofrendas and live performances.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Cultural
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Hollywood Forever Cemetery will hold its 27th annual Día de los Muertos event on October 24. This year's celebration, themed All Under One Sky, features 70 ofrendas and traditional performances.
Why it matters
The event provides a space for the public to honor deceased loved ones through shared storytelling and community rituals. Organizers chose this year's theme to emphasize the interconnectedness of people from different backgrounds.
The celebration features 70 ofrendas and nearly 300 Aztec and folklórico dancers. One notable installation is an 8-by-8-foot recreation of a kitchen.
The players
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
This historic site is a major cultural landmark in Los Angeles known for hosting community events.
Angie Jimenez
She has worked with the cemetery for 13 years to help organize cultural programming.
The details
Participants build ofrendas by arranging photographs, favorite foods, and personal items to guide spirits using marigolds. Musicians including DannyLux, Trish Toledo, Tropa Mágica, and Los Shadows will perform alongside DJs Que Madre, JOAQU.N, and Dro Barlo.
Timeline
The 27th annual Día de los Muertos celebration takes place on October 24, 2026.
Two brothers recreated their mother's kitchen as an ofrenda in 2021.
Angie Jimenez's sister attended the celebration in 2015.
Angie Jimenez's sister passed away in 2016.
Industry Dynamics
This event mirrors the broader shift toward large-scale, immersive cultural celebrations in major U.S. cities. It highlights how historic venues are evolving to serve as hubs for public art and community tradition.
Visitors can engage with the ofrendas and performances held on the cemetery grounds throughout the day. Those planning to attend should prepare for a large-scale public event that draws hundreds of participants and thousands of guests.
The takeaway
Creating an ofrenda is a personal way to celebrate the life and legacy of those who have passed. By using items like photographs and traditional foods, families can keep the memory of their loved ones vibrant and meaningful.
Further reading
Learn more about local cultural events on the Los Angeles Cultural section page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Whittier Daily News.
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