Luna Mexicana
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Luna Mexicana is one of the Bay Area’s most elaborate and inclusive Dia de los Muertos events. Like the celebration that inspires it, Luna Mexicana is a beautiful blend of exuberant dance, joyful music, colorful costumes, flowers, candles, food, and – most of all – celebration of family.
Oakland Ballet Company´s 2023 “Luna Mexicana” program will feature:
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- The return of “Viva la Vida” – a ballet inspired by the life and spirit of Frida Kahlo. Co-choreographed by Martín Romero of Ballet Folklórico México Danza and Oakland Ballet Artistic Director Graham Lustig.
- Ballet Folklórico México Danza presenting traditional Mexican Folkloric dance.
- Mariachi music
- Oakland Ballet’s “Luna Mexicana” ballet
– Performance Dates-
Hammer Theatre, San Jose
101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose
Saturday, October 28th – 2:30pm
Sunday, October 29th – 2:30pm
Paramount Theatre, Oakland
2025 Broadway, Oakland
Friday, November 3rd – 7:30pm
Saturday, November 4th – 2:30pm
Click on the image with the desired date to purchase tickets!
*This event is family-friendly. All ages require a ticket.*
Tips for purchasing tickets: For the best experience, use a desktop or laptop to purchase tickets. In person sales will only be available the day of the performance. Customer support is available via phone at 1-888-348-4577 from 7 am-9pm Pacific Time.
- Click the seat(s) of your choice – use the legend below the map to help identify seating for ADA/Wheelchair accessibility, Limited Mobility seats, etc.
- Below the seating map, your choices will appear – click the drop down menu to select the desired ticket (Adult, Senior/Junior, discount codes)
- Click “Buy” to be prompted through the rest of the process
*Groups of 10 or more get a 10% discount. A new ticket named “Group ticket” will appear after selecting 10 seats. Select the new ticket from the drop down menu and then you can add as many as you need.
To Purchase Tickets by phone, call: 1-888-348-4577
For the Luna Mexicana Student Matinee Assemblies, Click Here.
Hammer Theatre
*This event is family-friendly. All ages require a ticket.*
Click here to review all information on Hammer Theatre policies
Theatre Location: This event will take place at the Hammer Theatre Center in downtown San Jose:101 Paseo de San Antonio (between 2nd and 3rd Street).
Public Transportation:
– Conveniently located near Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail stations and bus stations.
- 2nd & Paseo de San Antonio – Bus Station
- San Antonio North – Light Rail Station
- San Antonio South – Light Rail Station
- Second and San Carlos Street Garage (0.2 mi away at 280 S. Second St., also accessible from South Third St.).
- Second and San Salvador Lot– (0.3 mi away at 300 S. Second St.)
Current COVID protocols:
Face masks and proof of vaccination are not required for this event. We do ask that you please stay home if you have tested positive for Covid or do not feel well and cannot attribute symptoms to another known cause, such as allergies or a pre-existing condition.
Bag Policy:
In order to provide a safe environment and expedite guest entry into the theatre, we strongly encourage guests to only bring essential items in bags 4.5” x 6.5” or smaller.
Permitted Bags:
– Bags measuring 18” x 12” x 12” or smaller
– Bags with required medical items or equipment within the permitted bag size
– Diaper bags (1 per child) within the permitted bag size
– Bag must fit and be stored under your seat
– Bags cannot take up a seat or cause an obstruction
– All bags are subject to search at the venue’s discretion
Prohibited Bags:
– Bags larger than 18” x 12” x 12”
– Briefcases or any hard-sided bag
– Luggage of any kind
– Camera Bags
Paramount Theatre
*This event is family-friendly. All ages require a ticket.*
Click here to review all information on Paramount Theatre policies
Join us in the Paramount lobby prior to the performances and visit the ofrendas (created by local artists) and pick up items pre-ordered at the Luna Mexicana boutique online!
The runtime is approximately two hours including intermission.
Doors open 60 minutes before show time.
No outside food or beverage is allowed.
Theatre Location: This event will take place at the Paramount Theatre Center in downtown Oakland: 2025 Broadway, Oakland (Broadway between 20th and 21st streets).
Public Transportation:
– We highly encourage using public transportation to get to the venue! The Paramount Theatre is 500 feet from the 19th Street BART Station. Take the stairs up from the station (“20th Street Exit”), and walk NORTH on Broadway toward 21st Street. For routing information, select “19th Street, Oakland” as your destination on this BART Trip Planner.
Parking:
– While the Paramount Theatre does not have any parking of its own, it is surrounded by several major parking facilities. Parking is available at the City of Oakland’s Telegraph Plaza Garage located at 2100 Telegraph Avenue (at 21st Street). The garage is directly across the street from the Paramount Theatre’s Box office and 21st Street entrance. Entrance to the lot may be accessed via Telegraph Avenue.
– There is also limited designated street parking available on the blocks surrounding the Paramount Theatre.
Current COVID protocols:
Face masks and proof of vaccination are not required for this event. We do ask that you please stay home if you have tested positive for Covid or do not feel well and cannot attribute symptoms to another known cause, such as allergies or a pre-existing condition.
Bag Policy:
In order to provide a safe environment and expedite guest entry into the theatre, we strongly encourage guests to only bring essential items in bags 4.5” x 6.5” or smaller.
Permitted Bags:
– Bags measuring 18” x 12” x 12” or smaller
– Bags with required medical items or equipment within the permitted bag size
– Diaper bags (1 per child) within the permitted bag size
– Bag must fit and be stored under your seat
– Bags cannot take up a seat or cause an obstruction
– All bags are subject to search at the venue’s discretion
Prohibited Bags:
– Bags larger than 18” x 12” x 12”
– Briefcases or any hard-sided bag
– Luggage of any kind
– Camera Bags
Oakland Ballet Company’s Luna Mexicana ballet including guest performances which have previously included:
- Ballet Folklórico México Danza
- Nahui Ehekatl & Co. Aztec dance company
- Mariachi Mexicanisimo
- Rosa Azul Mariachi
- Grupo Folklórico Luna y Sol de San José State