¡Celebre la vida! Join us for a special Día de los Muertos Ritmo del Mar.
Honor tradition and revel in rhythm during a vibrant night of music, culture, cuisine and connection — all set against the glowing aquatic world of Shedd. Move to the many beats of música mexicana as we celebrate life, memory and community.
Admission includes all aquarium exhibits and live entertainment. Food and beverages available for purchase.
¡Celebre la vida! Únase a nosotros para un especial Día de los Muertos Ritmo del Mar.
Honre la tradición y disfrute del ritmo durante una vibrante noche de música, cultura, gastronomía y conexión, todo esto enmarcado en el resplandeciente mundo acuático de Shedd. Muévase al ritmo de la música mexicana mientras celebramos la vida, la memoria y la comunidad.
La entrada incluye todas las exposiciones del acuario y espectáculos en directo. Comida y bebidas a la venta.
We are in the process of transforming our building as part of Shedd's Centennial Commitment. You may see construction fences, walls and trailers that indicate these changes are in progress. Additionally, the North Terrace will be unavailable as we build new exhibits that will enhance your future visits and make events even more spectacular! We appreciate your patience and look forward to sharing these incredible updates with you!
FAQs
The event includes all exhibits, touch experiences and entertainment. Some exhibits may close early due to animal care needs, and lights in certain habitats will be dimmed to create a natural nighttime environment for the animals. Wild Reef closes at 9 p.m. Oceanarium and Amazon Rising close at 10 p.m. Please refer to event signage for more information.
Please note, this year’s event festivities are fully indoors - the North Terrace will be unavailable as we build new exhibits that will enhance your future visits and make events even more spectacular!
DJ Mala Vida is a vinyl and digital selector born in La Haciendita, Guanajuato and raised on the Southside of Chicago. For the past eight years, she has shared the stage with artists like Yeison Landero, Son Rompe Pera, Los Daddy's, Discos Resaca, Chhoti Maa and Joyce MXPower Cumbiero. Her international sets blend cumbia, house and reggaeton, bridging the worlds of vinyl and digital to celebrate tradition while pushing sound forward. In addition to performing, she teaches high school students how to DJ, passing on the art of mixing and musical storytelling to the next generation.
Sones de México Ensemble is Chicago's premier Mexican folk music band since 1994 with a Grammy and a Latin Grammy nomination under their belt. The Chicago Tribune says "[They] move seamlessly between styles and instruments playing with rock'n'roll energy without sacrificing cultural authenticity.”
Food will be available for purchase in Soundings Café until at least 9:00 p.m. Outside food and beverage are not permitted. Last call is at 9:30 p.m.
Entrées Shrimp al pastor taco – achiote-pineapple shrimp, avocado mousse, chipotle aioli Chili smoked wings (choice of mango habanero or BBQ sauce) Enchiladas verdes – cheese & spinach (Veg)
Sides Fresh guacamole with house made lime cumin tortilla chips (Vegan) Mini tostadas – black bean, queso fresco (Veg)
Sweets Cinnamon churro with deluxe chocolate sauce (Veg) Sugar skull cookies (Veg)
Specialty Cocktails La Catrina Ahumada (Mezcal, grapefruit, lime, Tajín) La Ofrenda Dorada (Blanco tequila, mango, lime, Tajín)
Schedule for October 30, 2025
6:00 - 9:45 p.m. DJ Mala Vida (Grand Hall Stage)
6:15 - 9:45 p.m. Sones de México (Soundings Stage)
7:15 p.m. Penguin Chat (Polar Play Zone) [in Spanish]
7:45 p.m. Shark Chat (Wild Reef) [in English]
9:00 p.m. Last entry to Wild Reef
9:00 p.m. Lotería (Oceans Gallery)
9:30 p.m. Last Call
Horario para el 30 de Octubre de 2025
6:00 - 9:45 p.m. DJ Mala Vida (Grand Hall Stage)
6:15 - 9:45 p.m. Sones de México (Soundings Stage)
6:30 p.m. Plática de alga marina (Oceans Gallery) [En inglés]
6:50 p.m. Plática de tiburones (Wild Reef) [En español]
7:00 p.m. Lotería (Oceans Gallery)
7:15p.m. Plática de pingüinos (Polar Play Zone) [En español]
7:45 p.m. Plática de tiburones (Wild Reef) [En inglés]
9:00 p.m. Última entrada al Wild Reef
9:00 p.m. Lotería (Oceans Gallery)
9:30 p.m. Last Call
Last entry for the event is at 9 p.m., one hour before the event concludes.
Calavera (sugar skull) makeup is encouraged as part of the celebration! However, full face masks or any covering that obscures your entire face are not permitted per Shedd Aquarium’s Visitor Code of Conduct.
Accessibility
We believe there should be no boundaries to your Shedd Aquarium experience. If you have an accommodation request related to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
