DENTON’S DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL
WHEN
Oct. 24th - 26th 2025
WHERE
Downtown Denton
110 W Hickory, Denton, TX 76201
DETAILS
Held outside on Hickory and Industrial St, Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival captures the very essence of Denton’s artistic spirit: a true collaboration of the eclectic art and music community that only the northernmost tip of the golden triangle can provide. As is the artistic scene in this ever growing “little” town, Denton’s DOD Festival is a wonderful smorgasbord, paying homage to many of fall’s treasures such as cooler weather, the harvest, the celebration of Dia de los Muertos, and all things Halloween. It harkens to an earlier, simpler time, when communities gathered outdoors to celebrate life through song and dance, good food and drink, and camaraderie.
Denton’s DOD Fest includes Denton’s original Halloween Cabaret “Cirque du Horror,” as well as Denton’s very own Coffin Races and a lantern-lit twilight parade. This is a truly magical event, and one you won’t soon forget!
EVENTS
Friday - 10/24
7:30PM - Cirque du Horror (126 E. Oak St)
Saturday, 10/25
All Day - Community Altar (Hickory, Oak & Industrial Streets)
11AM - Music Starts
12PM - Coffin Races (Hickory, Oak & Industrial Streets)
2PM - Flight of Souls Blessing (Oak St.)
2PM - 6PM - Trunk or Treat at the Greater Denton Arts Council
4PM and 9PM- Cirque du Horror - (126 E. Oak St)
5PM - Costume Contest (Oak St.)
7PM - Twilight Lantern and Costume Parade (Industrial & Mulberry)
Main Stage - Industrial St. & Mulberry St.
11:30PM - The Pan Tones
1PM - Bone Doggie and Rache Anne
2:30PM - El Chanclazo
4PM - Pression
5:30PM - TWU Mariachi Alas
7:30PM - Dreaming of You - Selena Tribute
Community Stage - Oak St.
11AM - Denton ISD Ensembles - TWU Mariachi Alas
2:15PM - Mariachi Quetzal
3:15 - TWU Latin Jazz Ensemble
Sunday, 10/26
12PM - Pinebox Derby Events (Greater Denton Arts Council Parking Lot)
5:30PM - Cirque du Horror's Final Performance (126 E. Oak St)
Click HERE to download the schedule and for more information.
