Panteón Fest (Día de los Muertos)
In real life Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
An afternoon-into-night Día de los Muertos celebration in historic Heritage Square with live music, community altars, a catrina contest, art and vendors. Ticketed; kids 12 and under free.
Panteón Fest is a ticketed Día de los Muertos festival at Heritage Square, 715 South A Street, in Oxnard. In 2026 it runs Saturday, October 17, from 1 to 9 p.m., with doors opening at 12:30 p.m. It's organized by Pipiripau in collaboration with Pueblo & Co.
Over eight hours there's live music, Aztec and traditional dance, theater, community altars and a Catrín/Catrina contest, ending with a nighttime procession. Children 12 and under get in free, and under-18s must come with a parent or guardian.
🎟 Cost: $15 presale through September 30, $25 general admission from October 1; kids 12 and under free
🕒 When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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What to expect
- Live music from La Marcha Sound and Mariachi Quinto Sol
- Aztec and traditional dance, and theatrical performances
- Community altars and a Catrín/Catrina contest
- A nighttime procession
- A local artist gallery, food and craft vendors, and face painting
Tips for going
- Buy before October 1 to get the $15 presale price. All sales are final.
- The organizers say parking is free.
- Food and drinks are sold separately. Alcohol requires ID (21+).
- Stay into the evening for the nighttime procession.
Questions people ask
How much are tickets?
$15 presale through September 30, $25 from October 1. Children 12 and under are free.
Can teenagers go alone?
No. Under-18s must attend with a parent or legal guardian.
Is there parking?
Yes, the organizers list free parking.
Can I get a refund?
No. All ticket sales are final.
About Oxnard
Oxnard is Ventura County's biggest city: a farm town that grew up around sugar beets and is now famous for strawberries. It has a working harbor at Port Hueneme next door, and miles of wide, uncrowded beaches from Mandalay to Silver Strand.
Getting there: Amtrak and Metrolink stop at the Oxnard Transportation Center downtown. Channel Islands Harbor is about 15 minutes' drive southwest, and the beach parks at Mandalay and Oxnard State Beach are north of it.
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