If you’re looking for a destination near Mexico City where you can experience this celebration in which Mexicans remember “those who are no longer with us” through altars, offerings, candles, flowers, music, and delicious food, here are the details of “Weavers of Light,” the festival organized by the Magical Town of Tequisquiapan in the state of Querétaro, to celebrate Day of the Dead, just a few hours from central Mexico.
Why attend “Weavers of Light 2026”?
Because the festival will take place from October 28 to November 2 in the heart of Tequisquiapan, one of the most charming towns in Mexico’s Bajío region. Located just under three hours from Mexico City via the highway toward Querétaro, Tequisquiapan is known for its colonial character, mild climate, and numerous attractions that appeal to travelers. These include a beautiful Historic Center with landmarks such as the Parish of Santa María de la Asunción and Miguel Hidalgo Square, with its traditional stone arches; excellent thermal-water spas, ideal for relaxing and escaping the hectic pace of big-city life; and a remarkable wine route made up of several wineries and wine estates, some of which offer tours of their underground cellars and vineyards where visitors can learn about the winemaking process. The surrounding area is also home to renowned artisanal cheese producers, another attraction that has helped make Tequisquiapan a popular destination.
Because this edition of “Weavers of Light” will combine elements of Day of the Dead with one of this Magical Town’s most representative craft traditions: wickerwork. Using natural fibers and thin wooden rods, local artisans create baskets, furniture, and all kinds of decorative objects for the home. This tradition will be showcased in the Monumental Altar, which will be installed in Miguel Hidalgo Square and designed using this technique as a moving tribute to artists and artisans from Tequisquiapan and nearby communities.
Because this year there will be more than 10 altars, including a special one dedicated to pets in the Jardín del Arte. Some will be connected by spectacular monumental carpets made with flowers and sawdust, while original displays of catrinas and catrines will appear throughout “Tequis,” ready to serve as the backdrop for your next Instagram Stories.
Because there will also be music and plenty of live entertainment. In 2026, venues such as Santa Cecilia Square and Miguel Hidalgo Square will host concerts by artists yet to be announced, theater performances, contemporary dance presentations, storytelling sessions featuring local legends, and musical performances by local singers and ensembles. There will even be a costume-themed race and special contests for pets.
And because “Weavers of Light 2026” will also feature food and wine pavilions where visitors can enjoy the unmissable pan de muerto and sample wines from across the region, including labels from wineries and estates such as Finca Sala Vivé by Freixenet México, Viñedos La Redonda, and Viñedo Los Rosales, among others, which have helped make this Magical Town in the state of Querétaro a renowned wine destination.
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