Step into an extraordinary evening where couture, live music, art, and monumental visual production transform The Monarch San Antonio into an immersive celebration of Mexico’s most iconic tradition.
iLaCatrina® will bring its signature Día de los Muertos Live Experience to The Monarch San Antonio on Thursday, October 22, 2026. This original couture production showcases breathtaking creations inspired by the artistry, symbolism, history and living traditions of Mexico.
The one of a kind evening will feature a welcoming reception by Hennessy, red carpet interviews, immersive entertainment and guest artist performances, culminating in a spectacular runway presentation with a monumental LED screen and New York Fashion Week production lighting, bringing couture, music and visual storytelling together in a cinematic setting.
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Thursday, October 22, 2026
TIME: 7:00 PM Cocktail Reception | 8:00 PM Runway Experience
VENUE: The Monarch San Antonio, Curio Collection by Hilton
ADDRESS: 222 S Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
ATTIRE: Fashion Forward Cocktail Attire
TICKETS & RESERVED SEATING: Available through The Monarch under Experiences.
ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS LIVE EXPERIENCE is iLaCatrina®’s signature immersive couture runway, bringing fashion, music, art, and visual storytelling together in celebration of Mexican heritage.
Presented on international stages including New York Fashion Week, Las Vegas, and Boston, the original production is distinguished by handcrafted Catrina couture, monumental visual environments, dramatic runway production, and carefully curated music and live performance.
The iLaCatrina® x The Monarch San Antonio Experience unfolds in an intimate luxury setting, bringing guests remarkably close to the runway and every detail of the presentation. This distinctive setting offers a rare perspective on the scale, craftsmanship and visual storytelling behind each icon.
THE RUNWAY
The iLaCatrina® Día de los Muertos Experience comes to life through monumental LED visuals, live cultural storytelling and curated musical performances, with couture Catrinas brought to the runway by an exceptional cast of national pageant titleholders, television personalities and professional models in a visually immersive production
RED CARPET PHOTO ARRIVAL
Step onto the red carpet for photos and on site interviews, followed by an interactive photo booth and 360° video activation. Connect with guests, media, influencers and members of San Antonio’s fashion community during a one of a kind elevated reception.
THE MONARCH X HENNESSY WELCOMING RECEPTION
Enjoy a complimentary handcrafted cocktails by Hennessy created to complement the evening, with additional specialty cocktails available for purchase throughout the experience.
IMMERSIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Guests will be welcomed into The Monarch San Antonio with stilt performers moving throughout the reception, creating an unexpected and immersive first encounter with the Día de los Muertos experience.
SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCES
Special performances throughout the evening featuring William Prentiss, bringing the spirit and theatricality of Día de los Muertos to The Monarch, alongside mezzo soprano Matilda de la Garza, whose live vocals will add a powerful musical dimension to the celebration.