Rhythms Of The World Day of the Dead Oct 30th 2026

🌺 Rhythms of the World: Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration 🌺

Join us at Yarra Valley ECOSS for a magical evening honoring tradition, community, and remembrance! Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Día de los Muertos with live music, traditional dance, authentic ritual, face painting, and Latino music across our beautiful 17-acre permaculture grounds.

🕯️ Community Altar (Ofrenda):

We invite all attendees to bring a photo of your passed loved ones and a candle to place on our shared community altar as we honor those who came before us.

🗓️ Date: Friday, 30th October

⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Location: Yarra Valley ECOSS, 711 Old Warburton Rd, Wesburn

🎟️ Entry: FREE | Family Friendly | All Welcome

📋 Event Program:

3:30 PM Onwards: Festivities kick off alongside the ECOSS Valley Market!

🎨 Kids’ Traditional Mexican Art Workshop

💃 Mexbourne Dancers Performance

6:15 PM: Welcome & Cultural Introduction with local resident Fernando

6:30 PM: Live Performance by Sin Frontera Duo

7:30 PM: Traditional Day of the Dead Remembrance Ritual

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: High-Energy Latino Music & Open Social Dancing

✨ Highlights & Activities:

🎨 Authentic Face Painting: Transform into a traditional Catrina or Catrín with our local face artists!

🌮 Delicious Eats & Treats: Enjoy authentic food, coffee, and handcrafted chocolate delights from Tonantzin Chocolate and local food vendors.

🌿 Market Stalls: Browse local produce, plants, and artisan goods during the market hours.

Gather your family, friends, photos, and candles, and come celebrate a night of profound connection, music, and joy under the Yarra Valley stars!