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Thursday, October 29, 2026 • 7:30 PM

La Jolla Music Society

Lila Downs: Día de Muertos

Balboa Theatre

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“Her voice transcends language, carrying pure emotion.”

Los Angeles Times

Celebrate Día de Muertos with internationally acclaimed, GRAMMY®- and Latin GRAMMY®–winning Mexican American artist Lila Downs in an unforgettable live performance.

Downs shares the emotions of love, loss, reconnection, and joy that define Day of the Dead traditions on both sides of the border in a deeply personal selection of rancheras and original songs.

Come dressed in imaginative Día de Muertos attire to share in the celebration!

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PRE-SHOW PRELUDE

This concert has a pre-show prelude. All ticket holders can come early and dive into the deeper meaning behind the music with our guest lecturer.

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