As the Day of the Dead draws near, it's a touching reminder to cherish the memories of our departed loved ones and celebrate their lives.
DoD 2023 at Retropolis
Join us in commemorating this beautiful tradition, celebrated every year on 2 November in Mexico and now embraced worldwide. The Day of the Dead is a time for friends and family to come together, offering prayers and remembrances to support the spiritual journey of those who have passed.
So, let's come together in the true spirit of Mexico and celebrate with us at Retropolis!
Please note that this is a two-day event, with a family-friendly event on Saturday 21 October.
Tickets will surely go fast, so don't delay โ get yours!
Tickets on sale: Tuesday 12th Sept: 6pm
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๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ - ๐๐ฑ๐๐น๐๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐น๐ (๐ณ๐ฝ๐บ - ๐ญ๐ฎ๐บ)
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant and rich culture of Mexico as we kick off the night with an opening ceremony! Experience how the Aztecs used to welcome their deceased as this special date arrives. We are conducting the traditional ceremony in Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs.
Dress in your finest and prepare for a night filled with Mexican and Latin DJs, live music including MARIACHI, a lively photo booth, a traditional Altar, and an Aztec Shaman ready to cleanse away those bad spirits.
Hereโs what else you can expect at this exciting event:
/ / OPENING CEREMONY / /
Experience how the Aztecs used to welcome their deceased as this special date arrives.
/ / AZTEC SHAMAN / /
Get rid of the bad vibes with a cleansing from our Aztec Shaman who will be hosting the opening ceremony
/ / MEXICAN FOLK DANCE / /
Our Aztec Shaman won't be alone! Witness authentic folk dance from Mexico performed by our talented friends from the Mexbourne Dance Co.
/ / MUSIC / /
Enjoy live music, including Mariachi, and stay tuned for an incredible DJ lineup announcement coming soon! Sip on fantastic tequilas and margaritas while Mariachi serenades you right at your table. Andale!
/ / COSTUME COMPETITION / /
Come dressed in your finest attire and don your best Day of the Dead makeup! Don't worry if you're unsure how to create the perfect look โ No problema, we have you covered with skilled face painters on hand to transform you!
We will also have Lucha Libre masks for sale (Mex Wrestling masks!)
๐๐ก๐ช๐จ, ๐๐ค๐ฃ'๐ฉ ๐ข๐๐จ๐จ ๐ค๐ช๐ฉ ๐ค๐ฃ ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐ค๐จ๐ฉ๐ช๐ข๐ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ฌ๐๐ฃ $500!
/ / ALTAR INSTALLATION / /
Our traditional Day of the Dead Altar will be on display and we invite anyone who wishes to bring a photo or leave a note in remembrance of our departed loved ones. They may not be with us in person, but they will certainly be with us in spirit on this special night.
๐๐ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ค ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ ๐ค๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฟ๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐ง๐ฉ ๐๐ฃ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ: ๐๐ง๐๐ฏ๐: $1000 (๐ผ๐ช๐, ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ ๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ค๐จ!)
/ / DAY OF THE DEAD PHOTO BOOTH / /
Take to your grave a memory from this spookytacular Fiesta!
/ / TEQUILA TRAM / /
Did we mentioned Retropolis has a 1950's tram which will be transformed into a haunted Mexican Cantina?
We are teaming up with The Tequila & Mezcal Festival to provide you not one but two masterclass experiences.
We have very limited tickets were we will talk about the tradition and history of the Day of the Dead and the process of manufacture of tequila and mezcal while sipping top shelf Tequila & Mezcal!
The tickets include the chance to sample small batches beverages not found anywhere else in Australia!
Only over 18's event.
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๐๐ฎ๐ 2: Mexican Wrestling
๐๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐ โ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ข๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ - ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐น๐ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐ (๐ญ:๐ฏ๐ฌ๐ฝ๐บ โ ๐ฐ:๐ฏ๐ฌ๐ฝ๐บ)
Join us for a family-friendly fiesta featuring a traditional altar, festive piรฑatas, live mariachi music (where your little ones can sing along!), mouthwatering tacos, and, of course, over 10 masked luchadores. Expect a show packed with acrobatics, action, and a pinch of comedy that'll keep the entire family entertained!
๐๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐ โ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ข๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ โ ๐๐ฑ๐๐น๐ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ (๐ฒ๐ฝ๐บ โ ๐ญ๐ฎ๐บ)
Experience the ultimate Mexican Day of the Dead celebration at Retropolis!
The party doesn't stop until the break of dawn, or until the cops come for us, whichever comes first - Mexican style, chingao!
Here is what you will experience:
/ / MEXICAN WRESTLING / /
Get ready to be transported to Mexico! Retropolis will be magically transformed into a haunted Lucha Libre Arena for this thrilling two-hour show filled with action, acrobatics, and a dash of comedy!
/ / MUSIC / /
Enjoy live music, including Mariachi, and stay tuned for an incredible DJ lineup announcement coming soon! Sip on fantastic tequilas and margaritas while Mariachi serenades you right at your table. Andale!
/ / COSTUME CELEBRATION / /
Come dressed in your finest attire and don your best Day of the Dead makeup! Don't worry if you're unsure how to create the perfect look โ No problema, we have you covered with skilled face painters on hand to transform you!
We will also have Lucha Libre masks for sale (Mex Wrestling masks!)
/ / TRADITIONAL ALTAR / /
Our traditional Day of the Dead Altar will be on display and we invite anyone who wishes to bring a photo or leave a note in remembrance of our departed loved ones. They may not be with us in person, but they will certainly be with us in spirit on this special night.
/ / DAY OF THE DEAD PHOTO BOOTH / /
Take to your grave a memory from this spookytacular Fiesta!
/ / AZTEC SHAMAN / /
Get rid of the bad vibes with a cleansing from our Aztec Shaman
/ / MEXICAN FOLK DANCE / /
Our Aztec Shaman won't be alone! Witness authentic folk dance from Mexico performed by our talented friends from the Mexbourne Dance Co.
/ / THE TEQUILA TRAM / /
Did we mention that Retropolis has a 1950's tram that will be transformed into a haunted Mexican Cantina?
We're partnering with The Tequila & Mezcal Festival to offer you this incredible experience.
We take pride in sharing that some of these beverages can't be found in any other bar or Mexican restaurant across Australia. Many of them are limited small batches, and there's a chance you might never come across them again!
THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT FOR SURE, GET YOUR TICKETS ASAP!
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This is an authentic Mexican event, carefully put together by Mexicans, featuring Mexican performers. We deeply value and take immense pride in our cultural roots, and we're thrilled to share them with all who join us.
While we wholeheartedly appreciate how diverse cultures embrace our celebrations (and we enthusiastically participate in theirs), if you're looking for an unfiltered, genuine experience, this is the one event you absolutely must not miss.