Día de los Muertos Community Concert

Bring the entire family as VivaFest! and the San Francisco Symphony present the fifth annual Day of the Dead community concert celebrating Latino culture. Narrated by acclaimed writer and director Luis Valdez, the father of Chicano theater in the U.S., this special performance will feature outstanding artists from all over the Bay Area and beyond, including the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra performing Copland’s El Salón México  and Moncayo's Huapango, Los Lupeños de San José dance company presenting the enchanting movements and beautiful colors of traditional Mexican Ballet Folklórico, acclaimed Mexican artists Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán performing beloved Mariachi hits, and the Grammy-winning San Francisco Symphony Chorus.

Arrive at 1pm for pre-concert festivities in the Davies Symphony Hall lobbies, including cinnamon infused Mexican hot chocolate and pan de muerto, face painting and paper flower making, and a colorful art exhibition celebrating the unique tradition of Día de los Muertos.

A colorful Day of the Dead pop-up shop in the Symphony Store will feature Day of the Dead merchandise consisting of handmade jewelry, home décor, t-shirts, greeting cards, crafts, folk art and prints.

“Already a tradition.”  —EL MENSAJERO

Recommended for ages 7 and older. Half price for ages 17 and under.

Artwork by:
Anais Azul & Adrián Arias 
Victoria Canby 
Aiko Cuneo 
Elena Finestone 
Danniel Martinez 
Irma Ortiz 
Rob-O 
Rene Yáñez and SOMArts 
Casa Bonampak 
Círculo Cultural 
Community Music Center
Buena-Vista Horace Mann School
Good Samaritan Family Resource Center 
San Francisco International High School
RebelARTE Latinos Unidos Club
LaPiztola

Pre-concert performances by:
Mixcoatl Anahuac Aztec dancers
Solera Singers
30th Street Chorus