Colombian Festivals and Carnivals: With Easter approaching, I thought I would talk about the different festivals and carnivals which are celebrated throughout Colombia.
Every year is replete with fairs, festivals, and parties in Colombia. This reflects the spirit and happiness of the Colombian people and culture. One of the best ways to understand Colombia and its culture is to celebrate and partake in one of these special festivals. We have provided a calendar with the major festivals in Colombia.
| Festivals | City | Description |
| Festivals in January | ||
| The Black and White Carnival |
Pasto |
from January 2 to 7 |
| The Manizales Fair |
Manizales |
from January 2 to 10 |
| International Music Festival – ‘Hay Festival’ |
Cartagena de Indias |
from January 28 to 31 |
| Carnival of the Devil |
Riosucio – Caldas |
from January 2 to 7 |
| Panela Festival |
Villeta – Cundinamarca |
from January 22 to 27 |
| Arroz Festival |
Aguazul – Casanare |
from January 20 to 24 |
| Festivals in February | ||
| Barranquilla Carnival |
Barranquilla – Magdalena |
from January 6 to 9 |
| Carnival of Fire |
Tumaco – Nariño |
from January 4 to 9 |
| Nuestra señora de la Candelaria (Our Lady of La Candelaria). |
Cartagena – Bolivar/p> |
January |
| Festivals in March | ||
| International Festival of Film and Television |
Cartagena – Bolivar |
from March 2 to 7 |
| Holy Week processions in Popayán |
Popayan – Cauca |
March |
| International Orchid Exhibition |
Medellín – Antioquia |
March |
| Ibero-American Theater Festival |
Bogotá – Cundinamarca |
March |
| Festivals in April | ||
| The San Antero Donkey Festival |
San Antero |
April |
| The International Book Fair |
Bogotá – Cundinamarca |
April |
| Vallenato Legend Festival |
Valledupar – Cesar |
April |
| Festival of the Corrido Llanero |
Puerto Carreño – Vichada |
April |
| Cartagena Boat Show – Festival of Performing Arts. |
Cartagena |
April |
| Festivals in May | ||
| Wayuu cultural festival celebrates independence |
Uribia – Guajira |
May |
| Festivals in june | ||
| Yipao Parade and Contest |
Calarcá – Quindío |
june |
| Ibague Folk Festival |
Ibague – Tolima |
June |
| The Bambuco Pageant and Folkloric Festival |
Neiva – Huila |
June |
| International Joropo Contest |
Villavicencio – Meta |
June |
| Festival de Música Andina Mono Núñez |
Ginebra – Valle del Cauca |
June |
| Festivals in July | ||
| Colombiamoda |
Medellín – Antioquia |
july |
| Festivals in August | ||
| The Medellin Flower Festival |
Medellín – Antioquia |
July |
| Summer Festival |
Lago Calima – Valle del Cauca |
August |
| Petronio Alvarez Pacifico Music Festival |
Cali – Valle del Cauca |
August |
| Harvest Festivals |
Pereira – Risaralda |
August |
| Festivals in September | ||
| Bogotá Jazz Festival |
Bogotá – Cundinamarca |
September |
| San Pacho Festival |
Quibdó – Choco |
September |
| Cradle of Accordions Festival |
Riohacha – Guajira |
September |
| Festivals in October | ||
| Encuentro Mundial de Coleo |
Villavicencio – Meta |
October |
| Mompox Jazz Festival |
Mompox – Bolivar |
October |
| Festivals in November | ||
| Celebrations of the Independence and National Beauty Pageant |
Cartagena – Bolivar |
November |
| Festivals in December | ||
| Cali Fair |
Cali – Valle del Cauca |
December 25th |
| Lights festival |
Villa de Leyva – Boyacá |
December |
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