A meeting of two worlds: Day of the Dead
Altar offering, Méxi-Flamenco, dance, tasting and an exhibition by Lucila Veloz to celebrate the Mexican Day of the Dead in Córdoba.
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About the event
The Arte Escondido gallery (bulevar Hernán Ruiz, 1) celebrates the Day of the Dead with Un encuentro entre dos mundos: México y España. The opening is on Friday 30 October 2026 at 19:30 (15 €, with altar offering, Méxi-Flamenco, dance and tasting), on Saturday 31 there is a creative workshop from 11:00 to 13:00 (24 € per pair) and Lucila Veloz's exhibition stays open with free access until 8 November.
Key points
- Opening on Friday 30 October at 19:30 (15 €)
- Altar offering, live Méxi-Flamenco, dance and Mexican tasting
- Day of the Dead workshop on Saturday 31 from 11:00 to 13:00 (24 € per pair)
- Exhibition by Lucila Veloz with free access until 8 November
- Limited capacity, booking required
The Day of the Dead comes to Córdoba
Mexican artist Lucila Veloz, who lives in Córdoba, leads a Day of the Dead celebration at the Arte Escondido gallery, marking the Mexican festival declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by Unesco. She presents it as a meeting between Mexico and Spain, with art, music, dance and traditional food.
Programme
The opening is on Friday 30 October at 19:30: Lucila Veloz presents her works and sets up the altar of the dead, Alexandra Ortiz La Monicha and Luis Dávila blend Mexican song and flamenco live, Natalia Méndez gives a dance performance, and it ends with a tasting of guacamole, rolls, aguas frescas and pan de muerto. On Saturday 31, from 11:00 to 13:00, there is a workshop to make papel picado, marigold flowers and origami, designed for families or couples.
Tickets
The opening costs 15 € per person (reduced from 28 €) and has limited capacity; allergies should be mentioned when booking. The workshop costs 24 € per pair. Lucila Veloz's exhibition of paintings and decorative pieces can be visited free of charge until 8 November at bulevar Hernán Ruiz, 1.
