Upcoming Events in Colombia

Festivals, music events, cultural celebrations and public holidays happening across Colombia — updated regularly.

• Feria de las Flores 2026 Colombia · medellin

  Medellin's famous Flower Festival with the iconic Desfile de Silleteros parade, where farmers carry elaborate flower arrangements on their backs through

  1–11 August 2026
• Festival Petronio Alvarez 2026 Colombia · cali

  Pacific music and cultural festival celebrating Afro-Colombian heritage in Cali. Six days of live music, traditional dance, gastronomy, and artisan crafts.

  12–17 August 2026
• Jazz al Parque 2026 Colombia · bogota

  Free jazz festival in Bogota's Simon Bolivar Park featuring Colombian and international jazz artists. Three days of performances across multiple stages.

  13–15 September 2026

• Cartagena Independence Day Celebrations

  Colombia · cartagena

  Cartagena celebrates its independence from Spain with parades, concerts, beauty pageants, and cultural events throughout the walled city.

  11–11 November 2026
• Rock al Parque 2026 Colombia · bogota

  Free open-air rock and alternative music festival in Bogota's Simon Bolivar Park. One of the largest free music events in Latin America, attracting

  15–17 November 2026

• Medellin Christmas Lights (Alumbrados)

  Colombia · medellin

  Medellin's famous holiday light display along the Rio Medellin. Millions of LED lights illuminate the riverbanks with spectacular installations,

  1 Dec – 15 Jan 2027
• Feria de Cali 2026 Colombia · cali

  Annual salsa festival with live orchestras, dance competitions, horse parades, and bullfighting. The world capital of salsa celebrates its biggest event

  25–30 December 2026
• Feria de Manizales 2027 Colombia · manizales

  The 70th edition of Manizales' annual fair celebrating the Coffee Region with parades, live music, bullfighting, and the International Coffee Pageant.

  2–9 January 2027
• Cartagena International Music Festival 2027 Colombia · cartagena

  Nine days of world-class classical and contemporary music performances in Cartagena's historic venues, recognised as Cultural Heritage of the Nation.

  9–17 January 2027
• Hay Festival Cartagena 2027 Colombia · cartagena

  International literary and arts festival held in Cartagena's historic centre. Talks, workshops, and performances by world-renowned authors and thinkers.

  23–26 January 2027
• Carnival of Barranquilla 2027 Colombia · barranquilla

  UNESCO-listed carnival and the second-largest in the world. Four days of parades, cumbia dancing, costumes, and street parties across Barranquilla.

  22–25 February 2027
• Bogota International Book Fair 2027 Colombia · bogota

  Latin America's largest book fair held at Corferias convention centre. Two weeks of author talks, cultural exhibitions, and publishers from 30+ countries.

  22 Apr – 5 May 2027

• Colombian Independence Day 2027

  Colombia

  National holiday commemorating Colombian independence from Spain in 1810. Military parades, flag ceremonies, cultural events, and public celebrations

  20–20 July 2027