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The Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) is celebrated across North America as a vibrant tribute to life - an occasion where families and communities honour their ancestors with music, dance, and heartfelt remembrance.
In 2025, Ballet La Grana Beatríz Ramírez de Autlán Jalisco from Mexico returns to the stage following their acclaimed 'SOLD OUT 2023' performance, bringing with them a powerful new interpretation entitled “Spirit of the Railway: Day of the Dead in Revolutionary Times.”
Also featuring Mariachi Rosales and Ballet El Grullo.
Set against the backdrop of Mexico’s revolution-era railways, this performance blends traditional Día de Muertos rituals with stories of resilience, movement, and memory.
Through stirring choreography and evocative music, the company pays homage to the souls who travelled—both in life and beyond—through a time of great transformation.
Join us for an unforgettable cultural experience that bridges past and present, life and legacy.
Price – Pay What You Decide (starts from £1)
Tickets are available from the BIFF box office via the website.
Tickets are selling fast!
¡Viva México!
[All times are an approximation and could be subject to change].
Billingham International Folklore Festival of World Dance
2025 is an important year for the Billingham International Folklore Festival of World Dance located in Tees Valley, North East England as it celebrates its 60th anniversary. The festival is renowned the world over for being one of the most respected and longest running folklore festivals on the planet. Since its inception in 1965, the festival has welcomed over 20,000 performers from 97 countries and attracted an audience of more than 1.8 million people. Audiences will be getting ready to welcome featured international performers from Canada, Indonesia, Mexico, Montenegro, Puerto Rico, Ukraine, and the USA. Other countries to be represented during the 9-day spectacular will be Africa, Bolivia, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Georgia, India, Ireland, Peru, The Philippines, Romania and the UK. There will be showcase events, workshops, exhibitions, and free bandstand taster sessions all presented in locations across Billingham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Stockton. The spectacular, traditional stage costumes and live music are worth the entry fee alone. There will be a Parade of Nations on the same day as the Opening Ceremony when performers will march through Billingham Town Centre. It promises to be one of the stand out festivals presented in the North East this year. One of the featured shows is 'Departing at 18:25' which celebrates the bicentennial of the Stockton and Darlington Railway and looks at the symbolic importance of the railways worldwide.
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Billingham Market Square
Billingham Town Centre
Billingham
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on Thu 14 August 2025