• Three performers in Día de los Muertos costumes pose on a theater stage. They wear black skeleton bodysuits, sugar skull face paint, and vibrant floral crowns in red, yellow, and teal. One holds a decorative sugar skull prop. Colorful set pieces and puppet figures are visible in the background.
SEP 2026 26 SAT 6:00 PM
Family | Mexico
SUGAR SKULL! | A Día de Muertos Musical AdventureEpstein Family Amphitheater
  • Tickets: $27–42
  • UCSD Student: Free tickets via SSO (Available Sept. 1)
Bites & Beverages

About

SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingual musical for audiences of all ages. Convinced her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones, twelve-year-old Vita Flores embarks on a magical journey when a spirited candy skeleton springs to life and becomes her guide. Along the way, she encounters colorful characters inspired by folklore and discovers a deeper connection to her heritage.

Bursting with music, dance, humor, and heart, SUGAR SKULL! captures the spirit of Día de Muertos in a joyful theatrical experience that celebrates memory and connection across generations.

SUGAR SKULL! Una aventura musical de Día de Muertos

Síguele a Vita Flores, una niña de doce años, en esta cautivadora musical bilingüe. Guiada por una carismática calaverita de azúcar, descubre la verdadera esencia de Día De Muertos a través de la música, la danza, y la tradición Mexicana.

 

Details

Gates open 5:00 pm

Bites & Beverages

Snacks and drink will be available for purchase in the venue. Please note: Food vendors are cashless. For more info, please email artpower@ucsd.edu.

Getting Here

The Epstein Family Amphitheater is located at 9480 Innovation Ln, La Jolla, CA 92093.

Take the Trolley: The amphitheater is located next to the Blue Line Trolley, UCSD Central Campus Station. For more information about the trolley, visit the MTS website >

Parking

The closest parking structure is Gilman Parking Structure. UC San Diego requires parking permits 7 days a week. Permits can be purchased at permit machines or through the Parkmobile App. Visit UC San Diego Transportation for information on where to buy your permit, and costs.

Fees

Ticket prices are inclusive of fees.
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