SET Underground's Tierra De Los Muertos Festival 2025 – Oaxaca

Join SET Underground's Tierra De Los Muertos Festival 5th Year Anniversary in the beautiful cities of Oaxaca & Mitla, MX! Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of life and death, taking place from Friday, Oct 24th - Sunday, Oct 26th, 2025.

Experience the rich cultural heritage of Oaxaca as we bring together a diverse community of artists, musicians, and performers. This year's festival promises to be a feast for the senses, with mesmerizing live music, captivating dance performances, and stunning visual art installations.

Explore the enchanting streets of Oaxaca and discover the hidden gems of this mystical city. Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine and savor the finest mezcal, a local specialty.

Whether you're a seasoned festival-goer or a first-time visitor, Tierra De Los Muertos Festival 2025 offers an unforgettable experience that celebrates life, creativity, and the spirit of Oaxaca. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details about the event location in Oaxaca, OAX.

OAXACA 2025 Festival Progarm

DAY 1 (Fri, Oct 24th): 🛬 Arrival, Welcome Ceremony & Opening Party - Oaxaca Rooftop in Centro 4PM-2AM

We are hosting a private welcome ceremony and opening party on Friday at a mesmerizing rooftop. We will be serving appetizers from 4-6pm so arrive early.

Location: TBA

Address: Oaxaca Centro

Part 1) Welcome Ceremony

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Opening Ceremony.

• Welcome ceremony guided by Native Shamans from Oaxaca.
• Ecstatic Dance: Letting Your Inner Wild Side Out
• Mindfulness Meditation

Part 2) Opening Party

6:00 PM - 2:00 AM - Live Music/DJs.

LINE UP AND SET TIMES:

• TBA

All Night Performers:

* Theatrical Performers

Additional Attractions & Activations:

* Art Showcase by Local Artists

* Fashion Market

* Traditional Día de los Muertos Makeup

Dynamic Installations:

* By Local Artists

* Alebrijes

* Día de los Muertos Decor

DAY 2 (Sat, Oct 25th): 🌵 Mitla Sunset to Sunrise 3PM-8AM

Take in the beauty of Oaxaca valley in the town of Mitla, a cultural landmark. We’ll welcome the sunset on an agave field tucked against the mountains in Fortaleza Fields. We will have music, food, and drinks. It’s sure to be a magical night.

Location: La Fortaleza Oaxaca Fields (Mitla, Oaxaca)

Address: San Pablo Villa de Mitla, 70439 Oaxaca, Oax.

Part 1) 🌵 Ritual, Wellness, Workshop, Culture + Welcoming Ceremonia 3pm-5am

will be offering rejuvenating sanctuary where wellness meets culture. Dive into tailored workshops blending mindfulness practices and cultural exploration for holistic nourishment. Elevate your well-being amidst a supportive community, fostering growth and connection.

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Holistic & Wellness Closing Ceremony.

• Ceremony guided by local native Shamans.
• Yoga & Sound Healing Ritual.
• Traditional organic juices, local teas, non-hallucinogenic mushrooms.
• Cacao ceremony

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Welcoming Ritual Journey with National Musicians & Indigenous Instrument by Somos Tribu (Medicinal Music + Cacao Ceremony)

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM - Activation: Yoga Workshop (Limited seats, subscription required) with Laurie Thompson from Hatha Yoga, Master's Degree in Anthropology.

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM - Activation: Sound Healing & Sound Bath Workshop (Limited seats, subscription required) with Charlotte Tames "Sound Therapist and Handpan Teacher".

5:50 PM - Sunset Cermony with local Shamans y El llamado del caracol

Other Workshops Available Throughout the Day:

* Massages

* Aromatherapy

Part 2) Culinary Experience in Agave Field + Mezcal Tasting:

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Culinary Journey By Rodolfo Castellanos "Restaurante Origen".

* Late Lunch/Early Dinner in the agave field

* Banquet Reception & Pairing

* Interactive lunch with local performers

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Mezcal Tasting

Part 3) Entertainment - Muertos Theme Party - Katrina Main Stage

6:00 PM - 8:00 AM - Live Music/DJs.

LINE UP AND SET TIMES:

• TBA

All Night Performers:

* Theatrical Performers

* Side of Stage - Tripod with Acrobats

Additional Attractions & Activations:

* Art Showcase by Local Artists

* Oaxaca City and History Projections

* Local Food Stands

* Ferris Wheel

* Fashion Market

* Traditional Día de los Muertos Makeup

Dynamic Installations:

* By Local Artists

* Alebrijes

* Día de los Muertos Decor

VIP Private Tables & Concierge

All our events will host a full bar and serve top-shelf liquor. If you would like to arrange for backstage tables, private shuttles, and concierge services, contact us directly:

• Christian +1 (415) 305-7169

DAY 3 (Sun, Nov 3rd): Decompression Party in Oaxaca TBA 6PM-2AM

We are hosting a private decompression party on Sunday at TBA Venue. Space is limited. We'll be activating mezcal tasting, face painting and more.

Location: TBA

Address: TBA

Part 2) Closing Gathering

6 PM - 2AM - Live Music/DJs.

LINE UP AND SET TIMES:

• TBA

This revised program layout provides a clear schedule and separates the different elements of your festival, making it easier for attendees to navigate and enjoy the diverse offerings.

SET Underground invites you to transport your mind, body, and soul to La Tierra de Los Muertos – the Land of the Dead. Join us in Oaxaca, Mexico, for a Dia de Los Muertos celebration unlike any before. The 3 day music & arts festival will introduce you to the best of Oaxaca leaving you with unforgettable memories.

This is an intimate experience at a boutique festival. So, act quickly. LIMITED SPACE.

🏨 LIST OF HOTELS & RESERVED ROOMS: USE "SET UNDERGROUND" AS BOOKING REFERENCE.

Day of Dead (Dia de los Muertos)

A colorful Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration.

More information

• 7 Reasons to attend Tierra de los Muertos
• Things to do while visiting Oaxaca
• Information on what to expect for Dia de Los Muertos in Oaxaca
• H ow to get to

ALTARS

We will be setting up an altars at the event, for those who want to show respect for their loved ones who have passed away, please bring a picture (Must be 4x6). You can also frame it if you want to bring a bigger or different size. We’ll be providing some frames for your convenience. 🙌

Information for Visitors

Flights

Direct flights from California, Florida, New York, really most states are hard/impossible to find. All the flight options from the US go primarily through Texas, Mexico City, or Guadalajara before Oaxaca. Oaxaca airport has a number of flights in and out daily, but given it’s the busiest travel week of the year for Oaxaca, it’s recommended you line up flights as early as possible – because prices are rising fast!

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Hotels & Accommodations

Housing is stretched thin because of Dia de Los Muertos. But, we recommended booking something now, early, to have something via Expedia, hotels.com, and Bookings.com, Airbnb, and VRBO. At the bottom of this page is a short list of Airbnb options we found.

NOTE: We have confirmed that many hotels are holding rooms for Dia de Los Muertos, but show as having no-availability online. We recommend emailing or calling hotels directly to see if they have availability. With select hotels, we've been able to hold rooms specific for this event. Most are holding for a limited time, so book now.

🏨 LIST OF HOTELS & RESERVED ROOMS: USE "SET UNDERGROUND" AS BOOKING REFERENCE.

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The City

Oaxaca is a big city with a large footprint. But, as a visitor, the area of interest is confined primarily to Centro.

Centro is a centrally located historic neighborhood. It’s what you typically expect to see of Oaxaca: stone-paved streets, colorful buildings, churches, parades, and all of that. Centro is where everyone visiting wants to stay, drink, and eat – and during the week of Dia de Los Muertos, it’s going to be swamped with visitors. This also means it’s going to grow increasingly difficult to find places to stay.

It’s also worth noting that, even on a chill week, it’s not typical to find large multi-room houses (4+ bedrooms) available for rent. They are out there, but limited. It’s more common to come across houses with 2-3 beds. I know we’re spoiled by 30 room mansions for Blue Magic events, but for Muertos, it’s more realistic if people teamed up in smaller groups and tried to find places near Centro. We’re going to be spending most of our time out in Centro or partying outside the city. So, it’s more about just having a place that works, but not one that’s perfect.

North of Centro is a neighborhood called Reforma. Even further north of Reforma is San Felipe del Agua. Both these neighborhoods are safe and might offer more options for accommodations. However, you’ll need a taxi to get into Centro – walking from here isn’t an option.

Cancellation Policy

TICKETS & TABLES SALES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

By Purchasing a ticket to this event, I agree that ticket & table sales for this event are NON-REFUNDABLE and all sales are FINAL. By purchasing a ticket or reserving a table, I assume responsibility at my own risk and have no rights to a refund if this event is canceled for any reason including but not restricted to: divine intervention, natural catastrophe, government intervention, new COVID-19 restrictions or personal perspective & evaluations. This event is rain or shine.

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Assumption of Risk & Liability Waiver

While attending the event, you may be exposed to the risk of contracting a communicable disease, including but not limited to COVID-19. While we have put preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, we cannot guarantee that you will not become infected with COVID-19. By attending and/or participating in the event, you assume all such risks related to any illness (including COVID-19), injury, or harm. You are deemed to be given a full release of any liability to SET UNDERGROUND, the City of Oaxaca, and all associated producers, sponsors, including their directors, officers, employees, and volunteers, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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Covid Restrictions

Everyone must follow Oaxaca and Mexico guidelines.