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After experiencing sold-out shows and crowds last year, the debauchery, ornate costumes, pulse-pounding beats and, of course, glittery confetti are back for 2019. The ever-popular Festival of the Dead begins making its way across the U.K. starting Saturday, Sept. 28 in Coventry. Inspired by its namesake of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), this elaborate, unadulterated circus-like stage show is guaranteed to be an experience unlike any other.

Definitely not for the faint of heart or for those under the age of 18, Festival of the Dead features incredible performances, parades of larger-than-life puppets, collections of macabre and outrageous curiosities. Different themes such as “The Abandoned Asylum” and “The Halloween Ghost Ship” ensure no two shows are alike.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.festivalofthedead.co.uk.

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