Día de los Muertos de Birmingham — Dia De Los Muertos 2023 (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Día de los Muertos falls on November 1-2, and is all about honoring loved ones, celebrating Mexican culture and coming together as a community. Form beautiful ofrendas to local art and festivals, there are plenty of ways to take part in the tradition. Here’s what’s on the calendar, October 27–November 7, 2026.

1. Behind the Mask—Oct. 2026 at Rojo Birmingham

Rojo Birmingham’s annual Behind the Mask exhibit and sale is back this October, featuring handcrafted works by local artists for Día de los Muertos Alabama’s 24th annual festival. You can shop these one-of-a-kind pieces through October 31, with every purchase supporting the Bare Hands, Inc.’s, the Birmingham nonprofit behind the festival, community art programs.

When: October 2026
Where: Rojo Birmingham, 2921 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
Cost: Free admission
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2. Remembrance—Nov. 1, 2026 at Sloss Furnaces

Spend Sunday, November 1, 2026 honoring loved ones at Remembrance, an intimate gathering hosted by Bare Hands, Inc. on the eve of Birmingham’s Día de los Muertos festival on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.

Take a thoughtful stroll through the Altars Courtyard featuring ofrendas, stories, art and traditions, sip a cocktail or mocktail, enjoy dinner and stick around for music as the sun goes down.

The best part: Proceeds help keep this beloved Birmingham tradition accessible to all.

Remembrance event details:

When: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 | 5PM–7:30PM
Where: Sloss Furnaces, 20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL, 35222
Cost: $105.31 (includes fees)
Tickets | Limited available
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3. Bare Hands Inc.’s 24th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival—Nov. 2, 2026 at Sloss Furnaces

Woman in traditional red Mexican dress with rainbow ribbon trim poses with a smiling attendee at Día de los Muertos in Birmingham

Three festivalgoers in hats and sugar skull makeup smile together at Sloss Furnaces' Día de los Muertos festival

Ofrendas with candles, flowers and photos line a fence strung with lights for Día de los Muertos at Sloss Furnaces

Honor those you love during Día De Los Muertos in Birmingham. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

One of Birmingham’s most colorful traditions is back! On Monday, November 2, 2026, Bare Hands, Inc.’s Día de los Muertos #24 festival is bringing art, culture and community to Sloss Furnaces.

During this special event, you can wander past beautiful ofrendas, catch traditional dance and music, enjoy local food and dessert vendors, discover unique creations at the artist market, take part in interactive art activities and more.

Día de los Muertos #24 event details:

When: Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 | 3PM–8:30PM
Where: Sloss Furnaces, 20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL, 35222
Cost: $15 in advance | $20 at event | Free admission for kids ages 12 and under
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4. City of Irondale Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda

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The City of Irondale is creating a community ofrenda for Día de los Muertos, and you can be part of it by helping honor the people and pets who hold a special place in our hearts.

Bring a photo or memento to Irondale City Hall to be displayed or email a photo to ETolbert@CityOfIrondaleAL.gov, and the city will print it for you to be included.

Stop by throughout the week of Oct. 27–Nov. 2, 2026 to see the ofrenda, remember those you miss and help keep their memories close.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026–Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Where: Irondale City Hall, 101 20th St S, Irondale, AL 35210
Cost: FREE
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5. Día de los Muertos drink special at Mayawell Bar in Birmingham

Wake the Dead cocktail at Mayawell Bar, surrounded by a sugar skull, marigolds and Día de los Muertos decor

Wake the Dead cocktail with a cinnamon stick, held up in front of a marigold-decorated Día de los Muertos altar

Enjoy a Wake the Dead cocktail in Birmingham. (Mayawell Bar)

A little fall flair and a delicious cocktail? Count us in. Mayawell Bar is dressing up for Día de los Muertos with autumn decor and a special deal on its Wake the Dead cocktail, available Nov. 3–7, 2026, for $3 off the regular price.

Be sure to stay and explore the rest of the drink menu while you’re there!

When: Tuesday, Nov. 3–Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
- Tuesday–Thursday 4PM–11:30PM
- Friday 4PM–12:30AM
- Saturday 2PM–12:30AM
Where: Mayawell Bar, 2900 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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6. 4th Annual Montevallo Día de los Muertos Festival

Under an hour’s drive from Birmingham, Montevallo’s 4th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival will fill Orr Park’s Pecan Grove with colorful altars, live music, face painting, kids’ activities and delicious eats from local food vendors.

This free celebration is all about remembering loved ones, sharing traditions and spending time together. Stay into the evening to see the pecan grove light up!