The Best Festivals in Colombia (Month by Month)

Colombians love to celebrate, and the country's festivals are a reason to travel in themselves. Here are the biggest, month by month.

January–March

• Hay Festival Cartagena (January): a world-class literature and arts festival in the walled city.
• Barranquilla Carnival (February/March): the world's second-largest carnival and a UNESCO masterpiece — four days of parades and cumbia.
• Estéreo Picnic, Bogotá (March): Colombia's biggest music festival with global headliners.

July–August

• Colombiamoda, Medellín (July): Latin America's top fashion week.
• Feria de las Flores, Medellín (August): the city's most iconic celebration, with the spectacular Silleteros flower parade.

November–December

• Rock al Parque, Bogotá (November): the largest free rock festival in Latin America.
• Feria de Cali (December): the salsa capital's great year-end party — the Salsódromo, live orchestras and days of dancing.

Tips

• Festivals mean higher prices and full hotels — book ahead.
• Dates shift each year, so confirm the official dates before you plan.

See it with a local

Pair your festival trip with experiences booked directly with certified local guides on GuiME. See the full calendar on our events page and browse experiences across Colombia on GuiME.