Thousands of candles will illuminate the Roberto Cantoral Cultural Center during a concert that will combine music from iconic films with traditional Day of the Dead melodies. The Candlelight Experience: Celebrating the Day of the Dead features 60 minutes of live music, with arrangements for string quartet in an intimate setting…
From Hollywood to Mexican traditions
The repertoire will span different eras of popular culture. Notable film pieces include “Prelude” from *Psycho*; the *Halloween* theme; music from *The Addams Family* and *Ghostbusters*; and a medley from *The Nightmare Before Christmas*. There will also be performances of “Tubular Bells” from *The Exorcist*; “Hedwig’s Theme” from *Harry Potter*; music from *Stranger Things*; and Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”
The selection will then move on to songs associated with the Day of the Dead, including “Remember Me” and “The Beat of My Heart” from *Coco*, along with traditional songs such as “Dios nunca muere,” “La Martiniana,” “La Bruja,” and “La Llorona.”
1 November 2026 15:30
El Cantoral
The performance will take place at the Roberto Cantoral Cultural Center, located at Puente Xoco s/n, Gate A, in the Xoco neighborhood. Doors will open 45 minutes before the show starts, and no one will be admitted once the performance has begun.
Seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within the section corresponding to the ticket, with prices starting at 320 pesos (though they vary depending on the section and availability).
El Cantoral, a venue dedicated to music
Opened in June 2012, the Roberto Cantoral Cultural Center was created by the Mexican Society of Authors and Composers to promote music and recognize the work of those who create it.
The venue is named after Mexican composer Roberto Cantoral, author of iconic songs such as “El reloj” and “La barca.” Since its opening, it has hosted concerts and performances across various musical genres, as well as cultural activities.
Its contemporary architecture, designed by Gerardo Broissin, features five concrete structures that evoke the lines of a musical staff. The hall boasts acoustics designed to deliver a refined listening experience and a capacity for approximately 850 people.
