November festivals and events worth travelling for

Two festivals worth planning a trip around in November, with the day to be there and how far ahead to book.

31 Oct to 2 Nov 2026Festival

Día de Muertos

Marigold markets, parades in the streets and candlelit vigils in the village cemeteries, over three nights around the start of November.

1 Nov 2026Kite festival

Stand among giant kites on poles near Sumpango's cemetery on All Saints' Day, a short drive from Antigua.