What the Day of the Dead themed event is about
Looking for a colourful party that is not just another Halloween?
The Day of the Dead themed event brings the Mexican celebration that remembers loved ones with flowers, music and joy to your event.
- Offering altar with candles, photos and marigold flowers.
- Catrinas and sugar skull make-up for guests.
- Papel picado, fans and giant skulls for the décor.
- Mariachis and shows of music and dance.
For companies, councils and private parties in Barcelona and all of Spain.
Day of the Dead event fact sheet for event planners
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- Guests: from 30 people to public events.
- Duration: 3 hours of entertainment, extendable by the hour.
- Venue: halls, restaurants, squares or stages.
- Set-up: 2 to 4 hours before the event.
- Staff: installers, make-up artists and performers.
- Ideal for: companies, councils, parties and weddings.
- Area: Barcelona, Madrid and all of Spain.
We send you an itemised quote for your proposal.
Day of the Dead altar and Mexican décor
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The altar is the heart of the Day of the Dead: a place of remembrance with candles, photographs, marigolds and offerings. We complement it with décor designed for rooms and stages:
- Tribute to the dead décor: 400 × 200 cm or 500 × 100 cm.
- Papel picado: 24 m of criss-crossed garlands, extendable in 12 m sections.
- Hanging fans: 30 pieces from 20 to 40 cm.
- Giant standing skulls: 150 × 50 cm.
It is completed with a Day of the Dead photocall of 300 × 200 cm, which can be fully redesigned with the client's image, four tripods with 150 × 70 cm banners, a large 500 × 200 cm banner and 250 × 150 cm Mexican flags. We have prepared this décor, for example, for the stage of a council show of music, dance and acrobatics set on the Day of the Dead.
Catrinas and sugar skull make-up for guests
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The catrina, the elegant skull with flowers and a hat, is the most recognisable image of the celebration. At a Day of the Dead event guests want to wear it on their faces:
- Professional make-up artists who paint sugar skulls in a few minutes.
- Different levels: half face with details or a full transformation.
- Flower crowns to finish the catrina look.
- Body paint for performers or hostesses who welcome the guests.
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Mariachis and shows for the Day of the Dead
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In Mexico the Day of the Dead is celebrated with music, not silence. That is why we suggest live entertainment to go with the altar and dinner:
- Mariachis in charro suits, touring the tables or performing on stage.
- Dance shows with catrina costumes.
- Aerial or fire performers for the big moment of the night.
- Decorated stage for council or company shows.
If your client wants a more general Mexican party, with tequila, a piñata and sombreros, see the Mexican themed event; and if they prefer scares and horror, the horror themed event.
What a Day of the Dead themed event looks like
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More products to complete the Day of the Dead event
Mexican food carts, cocktails and fortune-telling attractions that match the theme and can be added to the same quote.
Day of the Dead themed event dress code
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It is worth adding a couple of ideas to the invitation:
- Women: colourful or black dress, flower crown and catrina make-up.
- Men: dark suit, sombrero, poncho or neckerchief and a painted skull.
- No costume: the make-up artists finish the look at the event.
Catering and bar for the Day of the Dead event
We coordinate with the venue's catering or an external one so the theme reaches the table:
- Nachos cart and Mexican appetisers.
- Tequila and mezcal cocktails, such as margaritas or palomas.
- Pan de muerto and sugar skull sweets for dessert.
- Tables decorated with papel picado and candles.
How to adapt the Day of the Dead event to each client
- Company party: altar, catrina make-up, mariachis and a branded photocall.
- Council or town festival: stage décor for a show or parade.
- Restaurant or bar: papel picado, fans and skulls for the week of 1 and 2 November.
- Wedding or birthday: altar corner, catrinas and Mexican music.
- Alternative to Halloween: the same date with a cheerful, colourful approach.
Space, set-up and staff for the Day of the Dead event
The décor works indoors and on outdoor stages. We install the papel picado and hanging fans ourselves, as they need anchor points on the ceiling or stage structure.
- Set-up: 2 to 4 hours depending on the amount of décor.
- Warehouse collection: standing items can be collected from and returned to our warehouse with no transport cost.
- Staff: installers, make-up artists and performers depending on the programme.
- Access: we need to know about stairs, goods lifts and loading times.
Around 80% of our events take place outside Barcelona.
Mexican Party for Companies with Catrinas, Flowers and Mariachis
Viva México
A Mexican party for companies inspired by the Day of the Dead is an original way to celebrate autumn. Far from scares, a Catrina party is all about colour and music, and gives every guest spectacular photos once they have been through make-up. It is a festive, inclusive celebration.
If you only need Day of the Dead decoration hire, you can dress your restaurant, shop or reception with an altar, papel picado and skulls. Shopping centres use it as a family-friendly alternative to Halloween, with a photocall and make-up. And if you want a Mexican party in Barcelona or another city, we combine décor, music and themed catering in a single quote.
- Shopping centres in November: altar, photocall and Catrina make-up as a draw for families.
- Schools and language academies: a Mexican cultural celebration with colourful décor and activities.
- Mexican restaurants and bars: Day of the Dead décor for the week of 1 and 2 November.
- Mexican company party: Catrinas, mariachis and a themed bar for a different night out.
Corporate partiesShopping centresAcross Spain
How the Day of the Dead themed event is quoted
The event is built from modules, so the quote depends on what you choose:
- Altar, photocall and metres of papel picado.
- Number of skulls, banners and standing items.
- Make-up artists and service hours.
- Mariachis and shows.
- Event city, transport and set-up.
Tell us the date, city and number of guests and we will send you an itemised quote with no obligation.
Frequently asked questions about the Day of the Dead event
Is it the same as Halloween?
No. The Day of the Dead is a cheerful Mexican celebration of remembrance and colour; Halloween focuses on costumes and scares.
Can the photocall be customised?
Yes, the design can be changed completely and adapted to the client.
Can we collect the décor ourselves?
Yes, standing items can be collected from our warehouse; we install the papel picado and fans ourselves.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as possible: late October and early November are busy dates.
Can you do it outside Barcelona?
Yes, we set up anywhere in Spain.
Booking the Day of the Dead themed event
Here is how the Day of the Dead event booking works: it is confirmed once 50% is paid in advance by invoice. The information to send us by email is this:
- The day and hour it takes place.
- A contact person together with the exact street address.
- A rough calculation of guests.
- Your preferred services, like décor, make-up, mariachis, catering, among other options.
- The tax data required on the invoice.
Cancellation: If you have to cancel for a justified reason, a refund of the amount is considered under the conditions agreed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Day of the Dead theme event for companies?
It is a party that brings the Mexican celebration to your event, with an offerings altar, catrinas, skull make-up, papel picado and mariachis. It is a colourful, cheerful alternative to Halloween, for companies, town councils and private parties in Barcelona and throughout Spain.
What decoration does the Day of the Dead theme event include?
It includes a Tribute to the Dead decoration of 400 × 200 cm or 500 × 100 cm, 24 m of papel picado, 30 hanging fans, standing giant skulls of 150 × 50 cm and a 300 × 200 cm photocall. We put up the papel picado and the fans ourselves.
Can the Day of the Dead photocall be customised with our image?
Yes. The Day of the Dead photocall measures 300 × 200 cm and can be completely redesigned with the client's image. At a company party it is combined with the altar, the catrina make-up and the mariachis.
Is there catrina make-up for guests at the Day of the Dead event?
Yes. Our professional make-up artists paint sugar skulls in a few minutes, at different levels: half a face with details or a full transformation. It is finished off with flower crowns, and anyone without a costume can complete their look at the event itself.
How long does the Day of the Dead event last and take to set up?
The Day of the Dead entertainment lasts 3 hours, extendable by the hour, and set-up takes between 2 and 4 hours before the event. It works in halls, restaurants, squares or stages. We take care of transport, set-up and collection.
