The Jardin d'Acclimatation is getting into the Mexican spirit for Halloween! From October 4 to November 2, 2025, catrinas, calaveras, and mariachis will take over the paths of the Parisian park to celebrate el Dia de los Muertos, the famous Mexican tradition that pays tribute to ancestors. Between revamped rides, shows, and dancing, young and old alike will discover a Day of the Dead celebration that is bursting with life!
Adiós to the gloomy pumpkins and creaky ghostsof Halloween, hola to cempasúchil flowers and rhythms that make the calaveras dance! From October 4 to November 2, 2025, the Jardin d'Acclimatation is transforming into a Mexican hacienda to celebrate el Dia de los Muertos. A getaway to South America without leaving Paris? Sí señor! During the All Saints' Day holidays, embark on a colorful, joyfully offbeat journey full of surprises.
Between rides, you'll encounter catrinas, calaveras, mariachis, dancers, and fire artists who warm up the fall. Even some of the park's attractions are decked out in the flamboyant colors of the Mexican holiday. With 42 rides, 450 animals and 18 hectares of walking paths, there's no room for autumn gloom! Here, the Day of the Dead is above all a celebration of life: visitors stroll, dance, marvel and let themselves be carried away by the frighteningly joyful atmosphere.
On the program for Dia de los Muertos 2025 at the Jardin d'Acclimatation:
Revamped or pop-up attractions
- The Enchanted River
The Enchanted River becomes the Bewitched River: take a seat aboard the ghost boats and set off on an adventure on the water, encountering calaveras (grimacing skeletons) and other cheerful mummies.
- Every day
- 2 attraction tickets per person or access with the Unlimited Pass
- The Mayan Maze (temporary attraction)
Enter the Mayan maze and try to find your way out among the deceptive mirrors...
- Wednesdays and weekends, October 4 to 17, then every day from October 18 to November 2 (school holidays)
- 2 attraction tickets per person or access with the Unlimited Pass
- La Samba de Los Muertos (temporary attraction)
Take flight in this new ride where hot air balloons decorated with flowery calaveras soar, spin, and twirl.
- Wednesdays and weekends, October 4 to 17, then every day from October 18 to November 2 (school holidays)
- 1 attraction ticket per person or access with the Unlimited Pass
But also the Ferris wheel, decorated with thousands of cempasúchil flowers for the occasion.
Shows and entertainment
- Arrieras Somos
The eight musicians of this all-female mariachi band will lead you through the alleys of the Garden and onto the main stage with tunes straight from Mexico.
- Wednesdays and weekends, October 4 to 17, at 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 5:00 p.m., then every day from October 18 to November 2 (school holidays) at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Free (included in park admission)
- Magic show
The Dragonfly Company is back with an original creation, designed for the Garden and inspired by Dia de los Muertos.
- Every day during the school holidays at 2pm and 4pm at the Théâtre Rouge (duration 30 min)
- 2 attraction tickets per person or access with the Unlimited Pass
Our opinion: This show seems to be aimed more at teenagers, young adults and older children than at younger children. The plot and some of the magic tricks may be less accessible to younger children, and the show may seem a little long for them.
- Baile de Fuego, the Grand Finale
Every evening, thirty minutes before the park closes, the Baile de Fuego brings together all the artists of the day—Catrinas, dancers, mariachis, and other performers—for a final show on the Main Stage.
- Every evening at 6:30 p.m. during school holidays
- Free (included in park admission)
There will also be a unique exhibition by Mexican artist Ruth Morelos, a pop-up grocery store, and a stand selling traditional Latin American pastries.
This year, the Garden crosses the Rio Grande without moving a petal. Between magic, music, and mariachis, death has never been so alive. Viva Mexico, viva la alegría!
