Pueblo Calavera II en Tepeapulco, Hidalgo

The heart of Tepeapulco is ready to beat stronger than ever in one of its most anticipated celebrations: Pueblo Calavera. Following the success of its first edition, where art, memory, music, and community came together like never before, the 2025 edition returns with more color, more energy, and a production that will make history.

In its second edition, the event has a profound mission: to honor local roots, strengthen the municipality’s identity, and establish a celebration that promotes local pride, art, culture, and economic development, turning Día de Muertos into a vivid and authentic experience for both visitors and residents. The educational community, artists, businesses, delegations, town councils, merchants, and families all actively participate, creating a deeply traditional and culturally meaningful experience.

Main Activities

October 18

• “Pueblo Calavera” Mural Contest, at the main wall of the Tepeapulco Municipal Cemetery.

• Urbanfest Calavera, behind the DIF Municipal building.

October 25

• National Huapango Contest “Pueblo Calavera”, at the Municipal Market.

October 29 – November 2

• Grand Calavera Altar, at the Municipal Palace building and esplanade.

• Tepete Calavera, sawdust carpet on Calle 5 de Mayo, next to the Municipal Palace.

• Altar Contest, at Plaza Constitución.

• Teatro Calavera, at the basketball courts in downtown Tepeapulco.

Featured Performances

Wednesday, October 29

• Flash Mob

• “Mictlán” Performance

• Official Inauguration

Thursday, October 30

• Mariachi Preliminary Contest

• Solo Catrinas and Catrines Preliminary Contest

• Stage Show: “Tepeapulco, History and Tradition”

Friday, October 31

• Mariachi Preliminary Contest

• Pairs Catrinas and Catrines Preliminary Contest

• Stage Show: “Tepeapulco, History and Tradition”

Saturday, November 1 – Final 1

• Mariachi Contest

• Solo Catrinas and Catrines Contest

• Stage Show: “Tepeapulco, History and Tradition”

Sunday, November 2 – Final 2

• Mariachi Contest

• Pairs Catrinas and Catrines Contest

• “Mictlán” Performance

Additional Experiences and Activities

• Artisan Workshop and Exhibit at the Área de Huesito, basketball courts in downtown Tepeapulco.

• Giant Mexican Games, at the downtown basketball courts.

• 8 Monumental Structures (Catrinas, skulls, skeletons, calaveras) on Calle Independencia.

• Tomb Contest at the Calavera Cemetery, in the atrium of the Tepeapulco Church.

• Interactive presentation of the 9 Levels of Mictlán, at the Water Tank of the Aqueduct and the Bullring Plaza.

• “Pueblo Calavera” Parade, along the main streets of the municipal seat.