FREE Admission | Family-Friendly | Costumes Encouraged!
*There is also a "Pay What You Can" ticket. Consider supporting the work of The Perk and LBV with this ticket option.*

Join us for a joyful celebration of life, art, and culture at the annual Día de los Muertos Festival in Chester, Virginia! Hosted in partnership with the Latin Ballet of Virginia and the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education, this vibrant community event honors the traditions of Día de los Muertos through live performances, music, dance (Latin Ballet of Virginia, Sacred Heart, Tradicion Dance Company), food from Mi Hacienda, and hands-on art activities for all ages.

Performance Schedule

• 11:30 AM – Día de los Muertos Opening Performance | Latin Ballet of Virginia

• 12:30 PM - Tradicion Dance Company

• 1:30 PM - Sacred Heart Group

  Sacred Heart Folklorico is a program of Sacred Heart Center that offers children and youth traditional Latin American and Spanish dance classes.  Children ages 5 to 18 participate and perform at local festivals and celebrations in our community.  Sacred Heart Center connects Latino families with tools to thrive and flourish, and last year served over 9,500 individuals through our educational and social services programs that empower families and individuals.

•  2:30 PM - Día de los Muertos Closing Performance | Latin Ballet of Virginia

“Día de los Muertos is a time to celebrate life and honor the memory of our loved ones. We are proud to share this cultural tradition through dance, music, and community in partnership with the Perkinson Center,”
– Arianna Moore, Executive Director, Latin Ballet of Virginia

Bring the whole family and experience the magic of Día de los Muertos, a day of remembrance, color, creativity, and community!

Celebrate the season with The Legend of the Poinsettia, a joyful holiday tradition presented by the Latin Ballet of Virginia at the Perkinson Center. This colorful production brings to life a cherished Mexican folktale through dance, music, and storytelling for the whole family. Click here for more information, purchase tickets, or reserve your school field trip performance today.