Día de Muertos has been celebrated in Brussels since 2018. For a whole week, the Marolles district is filled with colors as we come together to commemorate those who have passed. This annual event is based on a universal yet increasingly forgotten gesture in modern societies: honoring our deceased. Through song, crafts, words, gestures, and a beautiful altar, Día de Muertos offers a time and space to remember our loved ones, share memories, reinvent rituals, and take care of our dead.
Whether you’re coming solo, with loved ones, or even new faces, this event provides a modern-day approach to processing loss and finding peace. Open to everyone, Día de Muertos is a cultural experience that invites reflection without the boundaries of religion.
This year, as festival partners, we’re inviting you to join us at dusk for a special musical walk through Saint-Gilles Cemetery. Imagine the moonlight casting shadows, candles flickering along the paths, and melodies rising softly into the night. Eight musicians from across the globe will be performing funeral songs in their native language. A moving tribute to death that reflects a rich variety of traditions. Expect to hear Tibetan, Spanish, Portuguese, and other songs, each accompanied by traditional acoustic instruments.
And don’t worry, this isn’t Halloween. We’re here to remember and honor, not to frighten!
Practical information
Walk organization: 4 groups will be formed on site. Departures will take place between 6:00 and 6:20 pm. After 6:30 pm, it will no longer be possible to join a group. Please make sure to arrive on time and plan your journey accordingly.
Meeting point: 72 Avenue du Silence, 1180 Uccle (cemetery entrance).
After the walk: A festive jam session will take place at the bar next to the cemetery, starting from 09:00 pm.
Children: The event is free for children under 12. As places are limited, if you are coming with children, please register them by email at tickets@muziekpublique.be or by phone at +32 (0)2 217 26 00 so they can be added to the guest list.