Performing & Visual Arts
16th Annual Día de los Muertos & Monster Party
Thursday, October 16, 2025
CityArts (39 S Magnolia Avenue)
Exhibits: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Street Party: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Día de los Muertos & Monster Event is a themed exhibition at CityArts Orlando and an outdoor experience with live performances, vendors, and more! Now, in its 16th year, the Día de los Muertos & Monster Art Exhibitions will showcase Day of the Dead and Halloween-inspired art created by regional, national, and international artists. This unique art exhibition will be paired with an outdoor experience on opening night that will feature food, drinks, entertainment, and spooky art vendors.
Cost to enter CityArts: Free
Suggested Donation: $5
(SOLD OUT) Special Feature – One Night Only!
At 9:30 p.m. in the CityArts Signature Gallery, experience Phantasmagoria’s Poe, Through The Tales Darkly — a hauntingly beautiful storytelling performance bringing Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling tales (The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, Annabel Lee, and more) to life. Free admission as part of the event. Donations to the Downtown Arts District accepted and appreciated. Limited spots available, grab yours now!
Cost of the SUGAR SKULL EXPERIENCE: $50
Enjoy throughout the night:
Event Timeline:
6:00 PM – Ravelli
6:15 PM – Procession City Arts → DTO → History Center → City Arts
6:45–7:15 PM – Mariachi Nuevo Guadalajara
7:30–8:30 PM – Mexico Lindo Folkloric Ballet
8:45–10:00 PM – Banda Alternativa
9:30 PM – Phantasmagoria's "Poe, Through the Tales Darkly" Pre-Ticketed Event in the upstairs Signature Gallery
Enjoy traveling performances by Phantasmagoria throughout the night!
EXPERIENCE NEW ART OPENING AT CITYARTS FOR DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS AND MONSTER ART SHOW!
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Thank you to our event sponsors:
Thank you to our sponsors and partners
