JanuaryHay Festival Cartagena
Cartagena · January
One of the world's leading literature, arts and ideas festivals, filling the walled city with writers, music and talks for four days.
Festivals & events in Colombia
Colombia comes alive at its festivals. Here's a guide to the country's biggest events, month by month and by city — with the ideal tours to pair with your trip.
January
February / MarchCarnaval de Barranquilla
Barranquilla · February / March
The world's second-largest carnival and a UNESCO Masterpiece of Humanity: four days of parades, cumbia, costumes and pure Caribbean joy.
MarchFestival Estéreo Picnic
Bogotá · March
Colombia's biggest music festival, with top international headliners. The 'Colombian Coachella' that draws tens of thousands to Bogotá.
March / AprilFestival de Cine de Cartagena (FICCI)
Cartagena · March / April
The oldest film festival in Latin America, with open-air screenings in colonial plazas and stars of Ibero-American cinema.
JulyColombiamoda
Medellín · July
Latin America's most important fashion week, turning Medellín into the capital of design, runways and the fashion business.
AugustFeria de las Flores
Medellín · August
Medellín's most iconic celebration: ten days of music, horse parades and the spectacular Silleteros Parade, where farmers carry huge flower arrangements on their backs.
NovemberRock al Parque
Bogotá · November
The largest free rock festival in Latin America, with dozens of national and international bands in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere in Bogotá.
DecemberFeria de Cali
Cali · December
The salsa capital's great year-end party: the Salsódromo parade, live orchestras, horse parade and full days of dancing to close the year.
Coming for a festival? Make the most of it with a local guide.
Browse experiencesDates are approximate (festivals are annual). Confirm each year's official dates before you travel.