Rhythms of the World 2026 – Day of the Dead!

🌺Rhythms of the World: Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration (Día de Muertos) 🌺

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

🕯️ Community Altar (Ofrenda):

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

🗓️ Date: Friday, 30th October

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

🎟️ Entry: FREE | Family Friendly | All Welcome

✨ Featured Entertainment & Highlights:

🎺 La Descarga: A fearless outburst of tropicality that tickles your brain on the dance spot! Renowned for their explosive and vibrant performances, La Descarga brings a tropical boom experience full of fiery colourfulness and boneshaking rhythms.

🎶 Sin Frontera Duo: High-energy live traditional Mexican music.

💃 Mexbourne Dancers: Captivating Mexican folklore dance performances.

🌸 Kids’ Traditional Workshops: Mexican flower wreath making & creative crafts.

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

🌮 Delicious Eats & Artisan Treats: Authentic food, specialty coffee, and handcrafted chocolate delights from Tonantzin Chocolate alongside local food vendors.

🛍️ Multicultural Market Stalls: Browse a vibrant selection of art, craft, jewellery, local produce, and unique handcrafted goods.

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