Mexico City, October 2025 — As part of the vibrant Day of the Dead celebrations, the Bread of the Dead Festival (Festival del Pan de Muerto) returns to Mexico City this fall, offering locals and tourists a delicious immersion into one of Mexico’s most iconic culinary traditions.
The festival will take place from October 28 to November 2, 2025, at the Plaza San Jerónimo in the historic center of Mexico City. Organized by local artisans and cultural promoters, the event showcases dozens of varieties of pan de muerto — the sweet, fluffy bread traditionally baked to honor deceased loved ones during Día de los Muertos.
Visitors can sample regional interpretations of the bread, from the classic orange blossom-scented version to more adventurous flavors like chocolate, matcha, and even mezcal-infused loaves. Bakers from across the country, including Oaxaca, Puebla, and Michoacán, will present their creations, offering a rare opportunity to taste the diversity of Mexican baking.
Beyond bread, the festival features live music, traditional dance performances, and workshops on altar-making and sugar skull decoration. Local chefs will host demonstrations on how to prepare pan de muerto at home, while historians will give talks on the origins and symbolism of the bread in pre-Hispanic and colonial traditions.
The event is free to attend and family-friendly, with special activities for children, including face painting and storytelling sessions centered on Día de los Muertos legends.
With its blend of flavor, folklore, and festivity, the Bread of the Dead Festival continues to be a highlight of Mexico City’s cultural calendar, drawing thousands of visitors each year to celebrate life, memory, and the enduring power of food.
Sources: Mexico Insider, CDMX Secreta
