Mexico City, September 23, 2026 – Lovers of coffee, chocolate, and Mexican traditions are invited to a can’t-miss event: the Cultural Coffee and Chocolate Festival, in its special Day of the Dead edition. This festival will be held from October 2 to 4, 2026, at the National Museum of Popular Cultures, located in the Coyoacán borough of Mexico City. Admission is completely free, and the festival will run from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM each day.
A Three-Day Celebration of Mexican Culture
Over these three days, the venue will host more than 60 exhibitors from various states across the central and southeastern regions of Mexico, including Veracruz, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Tabasco, Puebla, Tlaxcala, the State of Mexico, and Guerrero. This year’s festival also proudly welcomes special participation from Colombia and Turkey, two nations renowned for their rich coffee culture.
What to Expect at the Festival
The Cultural Coffee and Chocolate Festival will be adorned with characteristic elements of the Day of the Dead season, such as papel picado, monumental catrinas, and alebrijes, creating an immersive space dedicated to celebrating one of Mexico’s most iconic traditions. Attendees will find a wide array of products, including coffee, chocolate, pan de muerto (Day of the Dead bread), sugar skulls, chocolate skulls, desserts, cookies, and honey. Additionally, there will be handicrafts, incense, and various festive items such as witches, ghosts, pumpkins, bats, goblins, and cobwebs, alongside fantasy makeup options for costumes.
Free Cultural Activities for the Whole Family
One of the main attractions of the festival is its program of free cultural activities, designed to engage the entire family. These activities include:
- Cacao Ceremony
- Coffee Tasting
- Chocolate Making Workshop
- Sensory Workshop “Emociorama”
- Paper Theater for children
According to the organizers, this edition of the Cultural Coffee and Chocolate Festival aims to provide a space for families to enjoy, support local producers and artisans, discover new flavors, and begin to immerse themselves in the spirit of one of the country’s most cherished celebrations: the Day of the Dead.
This event underscores Mexico City’s commitment to promoting cultural heritage and supporting local economies, offering a vibrant platform for both national and international participants to share their traditions and products.
