“Luna at The Lot”: Free Outdoor Oakland Ballet “Día de los Muertos” Sneak Peek (2026)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Oakland Ballet Company presents a free outdoor sneak peek of Luna Mexicana at Lot 2270 in downtown Oakland. The Día de los Muertos-themed performance previews the company’s 2026 production, blending classical ballet and Mexican cultural traditions. Attendees can meet the dancers, and registered guests who check in can enter a raffle for tickets to Luna Mexicana and The Nutcracker.

EVENT DETAILS

• WHAT: Luna at the Lot — Live Outdoor Oakland Ballet Performance and Luna Mexicana Preview
• WHEN: Friday, October 9, 2026 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
• WHERE: Lot 2270, 2270 Broadway, Oakland, CA (at 23rd Street)
• WHO: Oakland Ballet Company dancers, Northlake, and Oakland community members
• ADMISSION: Open to the public; advance registration encouraged.

Friday evening, October 9, the Oakland Ballet Company will transform a downtown Oakland gathering space into an outdoor stage filled with vibrant costumes, extraordinary dance, and the joyful spirit of Mexico’s Día de los Muertos celebration.

“Luna at the Lot,” presented in partnership with Northlake, will give Oakland residents and local media a special sneak peek at Luna Mexicana, one of the Bay Area’s most elaborate and inclusive Day of the Dead performing arts celebrations. The event previews Oakland Ballet’s highly anticipated 2026 production, which will feature newly choreographed works by Esteban Hernández, adding a fresh artistic dimension to a beloved Oakland tradition.

Blending classical ballet with Mexican cultural traditions, Luna Mexicana celebrates life, family, remembrance, and the enduring connections between generations. The full production brings together exuberant dance, joyful music, spectacular costumes, and the rich visual traditions of Día de los Muertos.

Original Event Description:
_Friday evening, October 9, the Oakland Ballet Company will transform a downtown Oakland gathering space into an outdoor stage filled with vibrant costumes, extraordinary dance, and the joyful spirit of Mexico’s Día de los Muertos celebration. “Luna at the Lot,” presented in partnership with Northlake, will give Oakland residents and local media a special sneak peek at Luna Mexicana, one of the Bay Area’s most elaborate and inclusive Day of the Dead performing arts celebrations. The event previews Oakland Ballet’s highly anticipated 2026 production, which will feature newly choreographed works by Esteban Hernández, adding a fresh artistic dimension to a beloved Oakland tradition. Blending classical ballet with Mexican cultural traditions, Luna Mexicana celebrates life, family, remembrance, and the enduring connections between generations. The full production brings together exuberant dance, joyful music, spectacular costumes, and the rich visual traditions of Día de los Muertos Event: Luna at The Lot Venue: Lot 2270 Address: 2270 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 Start: 2026-10-09T17:30:00 End: 2026-10-09T18:30:00 Cost: Free Organizer: Northlake Join the Oakland Ballet Company for a sneak peek performance of Luna Mexicana and a chance to meet the dancers!Luna at The LotGet a taste of the magic! ✨ Join the Oakland Ballet Company at Lot 2270 for a special sneak peek performance of Luna Mexicana, meet the dancers, and experience a little ballet under the Oakland sky.🎟️ Register + check in to enter the raffle! Everyone who registers on Eventbrite and checks in at the event will be entered for a chance to win two tickets to Luna Mexicana and two tickets to The Nutcracker._

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