Event Dates
From: Saturday, October 18, 2025
To: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Día San Jose California 2025
Día De Los Muertos, also called Day of The Dead, is a celebration of life, a culmination of family, entertainment and most of all fun!
Día San Jose California 2025
Día De Los Muertos, also called Day of The Dead, is a celebration of life. Día San José is a culmination of family, entertainment and most of all fun! Throughout the day, visitors will sing, dance, laugh and celebrate their loved ones.
- Stay in downtown, just a 5 minute drive from all the gay bars and clubs in The Alameda district. The AC Hotel by Marriott is a readers choice with great rooms and modern décor.
The Event
- Next Edition: Saturday 18th October, 2025
- Held in the historic Cesar Chavez Park, Día San Jose is the area’s largest Day of the Dead celebration and you would be foolish to miss it.
- Día San Jose is a one-of-a-kind event where revellers commemorate the Mexican holiday: deceased souls of loved ones are welcomed back for a momentary reunion filled with dynamic entertainment, lively dancing, melodic singing, people dressed in eye-catching costumes and makeup, and more.
- Día San Jose never strikes a sombre tone and hits all the right upbeat notes for this uniquely Mexican tradition.
- The festival combines music, culture, tradition, food and art into a mezcal that tastes as good if not better than your abuelas capirotada. Come and rock the dead, rattle your bones and shake the soul.
- Stay close to the event at the San Jose Marriott, just a short walk from the square and close to all the city’s main attractions.
The Artist Colony
- Walk through the Artist colony filled with over thirty five contemporary and traditional artists who have masterfully captured the spirit of Día De Los Muertos.
- You don’t want to miss the signature altars that the low and slow amigos at Blvd Bombs create every year from the back of their trunks, you thought their cars were a work of art, wait until you see the altars they create.
The Main Stage
- On the main stage enjoy music that we are sure will put you into the muerto mood, cheer on your favourite Lucha Libre match, or watch in awe of local Chicano youth artists paint murals live at the festival, all while having home cooked authentic Comida Mexicana, no food trucks here, all are old school con safos.
- Relax in the festival’s signature beer garden with a cold chela and experience a unique taste of San Jose.
Gay-Friendly Districts
- Downtown San Jose: With a variety of cafes, restaurants, and arts venues, the downtown area is gay-friendly and offers lots to see and do.
- Santana Row: An upscale, pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining district where everyone is welcome. Great for people-watching and enjoying a sunny afternoon.
Popular Gay San Jose Bars
- Splash Bar and Grill – Busy LGBTQ nightspot with two separate levels for dancing and a rooftop patio. Regular theme nights.
- Renegades Bar – Gay bar serving great cocktails and appetizers. Pool table, darts, pinball, and outdoor patio.
- Mac’s Club – Oldest gay bar in San Jose. Dive bar serving strong drinks. Friendly staff and patrons.
Recommendeed Hotels in San Jose
Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to the events and the city’s gay bars:
The Fairmont, The Westin, Hotel De Anza, AC Hotel by Marriott
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233 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, California 95113
This classic hotel is in downtown San Jose, which features shopping and dining. The property features a multilingual front and tour desk. The hotel provides rooms service for each meal. Hotel De Anza, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel rooms include 1 flat-screen TV and a refrigerator and a work desk. Hotel De Anza, a Destination by Hyatt
302 South Market Street, San Jose, California 95113
Located downtown, San José State University is 10 minutes’ walk from Westin San Jose. A gym, an authentic Italian restaurant and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi are featured. Modern decor and a flat-screen TV is in every room at The Westin San Jose. Each is classically decorated with modern decor and contemporary furnishings.
North 6th Street, Hensley Historic District, Japantown, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95112
Boasting a fitness centre and free WiFi, East Campus Condos by Barsala is situated in the centre of San Jose, close to San Jose Convention Center, San Pedro Square and San Jose Civic Auditorium. All units here feature a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
350 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, California 95113
AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Downtown features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in San Jose. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available on site. The hotel offers a continental or buffet breakfast.
101 East San Fernando Street, San Jose, California 95112
Each unit is fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with hot tub and a hairdryer. A microwave, a fridge as well as a kettle and a coffee machine
873 North 7th Street, San Jose, California 95112
The house is perfect offering a living room with a flat-screen TV. With free private parking Leading onto a patio with garden views, the air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. WiFi is available
886 Delmas Ave, San Jose, California 95125
The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. offers free WiFi and air conditioning newly re-modeled and Upgraded • free parking (assigned)
1082 Myrtle St, San Jose, California 95126
The holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
39 Post Street, San Jose, California 95113
THE FUN SIDE OF THE RAINBOW
The oldest Gay Bar in San Jose is still here to serve a good drink, a good laugh and a good time to all of our New and old Friends.
65 Post St, San Jose, California 95113
Splash is the South Bay’s Premiere Gay Nightclub. With 2 levels of dancing, rooftop smoking patio, over 20 video screens. Voted Silicon Valley’s #1 LGBT Nightclub & Bar 6 Years Running, You can expect a Fresh Look, Awesome Sound, Lighting & Videos as well as a Fun & Friendly Vibe!
501 West Taylor Street, San Jose, California 95110
Renegades has a little something for everyone from bears to drag queens, offering regular theme nights and entertainment it well worth stopping off for a drink or two
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We have chosen hotels in San Jose that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
East Campus Condos
4 Star, Luxury
- 4 Star – Fulley Equipped Fitness Centre, Free WiFi
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, kitchen, private bathroom
- Central location in San Jose, fitness center, free WiFi, units with flat-screen TVs, kitchens, and private bathrooms.
The Westin
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4 Star – Downtown, Authentic Italian Restaurant
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Free Wi-Fi, modern decor, flat-screen TV
- Downtown San Jose, offers gym, Italian restaurant, elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi, modern decor, and flat-screen TVs.
Hilton San Jose
4 Star, Great Value
- 4 Star – Near Convention Center, Airport
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Outdoor swimming pool, fitness center
- Adjacent to San Jose McEnery Convention Center, amenities include a business center, outdoor pool, fitness center, and restaurant.
AC Hotel by Marriott
3 Star, Location
- 3 Star – Outdoor Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Exalent restaurant, bar, 24-hour front desk
- Features a restaurant, outdoor pool, fitness center, bar, 24-hour front desk, shared lounge, and free WiFi throughout.
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