Medellín at golden hour

What's on in Medellín

Festivals and flower parades, salsa nights and language exchanges. The one-off events worth planning around, and the weekly regulars worth knowing.

Upcoming events

Next 3 days
Puertas a Mundos — Immersive Experience On now From $40,000 COP
Culture & arts

Puertas a Mundos — Immersive Experience

12 pm · Centro Comercial Oviedo, Level 3, El Poblado, Medellín
Colombia, País de las Aves — El Tesoro On now Free
Culture & arts

Colombia, País de las Aves — El Tesoro

10 am · El Tesoro Parque Comercial, El Poblado, Medellín
Tapete de Flores Santafé Medellín 2026 — Mundo de Flores On now Free
Festivals

Tapete de Flores Santafé Medellín 2026 — Mundo de Flores

10 am · Plazoleta Central, Centro Comercial Santafé, Carrera 43A #7 Sur-170, Medellín
Expo Bonsái 2026 On now Free
Culture & arts

Expo Bonsái 2026

Centro Comercial San Diego, Medellín
Negro Fest 2026 On now Ticketed — see negrofest.co
Festivals

Negro Fest 2026

Distrito Perpetuo Socorro, Medellín
On now Free
Festivals

Primavera Urbana 2026

2 pm · Plazoleta Villa de Aburrá and Parques del Río, Medellín
CocinaCol 2026 — Colombian Restaurant Weeks On now Set menus for two from $69,000 COP
Food & drink

CocinaCol 2026 — Colombian Restaurant Weeks

Participating restaurants across Medellín, Envigado and the Oriente
Feria de las Flores On now Free
Festivals

Feria de las Flores

10 am · Across Medellín
Zona que Suena 2026 On now Free
Festivals

Zona que Suena 2026

10 am · Parque Norte, Aranjuez, Medellín
July 2026
13
Jul
Culture & arts
Puertas a Mundos — Immersive Experience
Mon 13 Jul · 12 pmCentro Comercial Oviedo, Level 3, El Poblado, Medellín
From $40,000 COP
21
Jul
Culture & arts
Colombia, País de las Aves — El Tesoro
Tue 21 Jul · 10 amEl Tesoro Parque Comercial, El Poblado, Medellín
Free
30
Jul
Festivals
Tapete de Flores Santafé Medellín 2026 — Mundo de Flores
Thu 30 Jul · 10 amPlazoleta Central, Centro Comercial Santafé, Carrera 43A #7 Sur-170, Medellín
Free
31
Jul
Culture & arts
Expo Bonsái 2026
Fri 31 Jul · 12 amCentro Comercial San Diego, Medellín
Free
31
Jul
Festivals
Negro Fest 2026
Fri 31 Jul · 12 amDistrito Perpetuo Socorro, Medellín
Ticketed — see negrofest.co
31
Jul
Festivals
Primavera Urbana 2026
Fri 31 Jul · 2 pmPlazoleta Villa de Aburrá and Parques del Río, Medellín
Free
August 2026
1
Aug
Food & drink
CocinaCol 2026 — Colombian Restaurant Weeks
Sat 1 Aug · 12 amParticipating restaurants across Medellín, Envigado and the Oriente
Set menus for two from $69,000 COP
1
Aug
Festivals
Feria de las Flores
Sat 1 Aug · 10 amAcross Medellín
Free
1
Aug
Festivals
Zona que Suena 2026
Sat 1 Aug · 10 amParque Norte, Aranjuez, Medellín
Free
1
Aug
Food & drink
Festival Gastronómico y de Cervezas Artesanales — Feria de las Flores 2026
Sat 1 Aug · 12 pmCentro Comercial La Central, Medellín
Free entry; food & craft beer sold per item
1
Aug
Festivals
Fiesta de Cuadra 2026
Sat 1 Aug · 3 pmCity Hall Club El Rodeo, Medellín
From COP $96,200 (VIP COP $141,400)
1
Aug
Festivals
Plaza de Flores 2026
Sat 1 Aug · 4 pmParques del Río, Medellín
Free
2
Aug
Festivals
26° Festival Internacional de Cuentería Entre Cuentos y Flores
Sun 2 Aug · 12 amVarious venues across Medellín
Free and ticketed sessions — varies by venue
2
Aug
Festivals
Avenida Primavera 2026
Sun 2 Aug · 12 amMedellín (parade route)
Free
2
Aug
Culture & arts
Salón de Arte 2026 — Derivas de la Escucha
Sun 2 Aug · 12 amCasa de la Cultura, Santa Elena, Medellín
Free
2
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Salsaludando a Medellín 2026
Sun 2 Aug · 12 amParque de las Luces, Centro, Medellín
Free
2
Aug
Culture & arts
XXVII Festival Mamimuti at La Fanfarria
Sun 2 Aug · 12 amTeatro La Fanfarria, Medellín
Tickets via the theatre
2
Aug
Community & meetups
Caminata Canina y de Mascotas Tierragro 2026
Sun 2 Aug · 8 amFrom Estación Estadio to Tierragro Palacé, Medellín
Free
2
Aug
Culture & arts
Bazar de la Música 2026 — Tour del Vinilo
Sun 2 Aug · 2 pmTeatro Pablo Tobón Uribe, Medellín
Free
2
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Gospel Park Medellín 2026
Sun 2 Aug · 2 pmParque de los Deseos, Medellín
Free
2
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Parque Cultural Nocturno 2026
Sun 2 Aug · 6 pmPlaza Gardel (opposite Olaya Herrera Airport), Medellín
Free
4
Aug
Culture & arts
Tororoí Resiste — Carolina Caycedo at MAMM
Tue 4 Aug · 12 amMuseo de Arte Moderno de Medellín (MAMM), Ciudad del Río
Free
4
Aug
Festivals
Florecer: Orquídeas, Naturaleza y Tradiciones
Tue 4 Aug · 8 amJardín Botánico Joaquín Antonio Uribe, Medellín
From $18,000 COP (students $15,000, kids 3–12 $5,000)
4
Aug
Community & meetups
Laureles Neighborhood Picnic
Tue 4 Aug · 5 pmParques del Río, Medellín
Free
5
Aug
Culture & arts
Semana de la Cultura Silletera — Santa Elena 2026
Wed 5 Aug · 12 amSanta Elena, Medellín (12 silletero farms)
Free
5
Aug
Community & meetups
Encuentro de Infraestructura 2026
Wed 5 Aug · 8 amPlaza Mayor, Medellín
Paid registration — see organiser
5
Aug
Culture & arts
Ballet Folklórico de Antioquia — 35 Years
Wed 5 Aug · 7 pmTeatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez, Medellín
Ticketed — see Teatro Metropolitano box office
5
Aug
Culture & arts
En la Diestra de Dios Padre at Pequeño Teatro
Wed 5 Aug · 7:30 pmPequeño Teatro, Carrera 42 #50A-12, Medellín
Tickets via eTicketa Blanca
5
Aug
Culture & arts
Polka para 3 Mujeres con Hambre
Wed 5 Aug · 7:30 pmSala Tomás Carrasquilla, Pequeño Teatro, Medellín
Tickets via eTicketa Blanca
6
Aug
Food & drink
Cóctel Tour Medellín 2026
Thu 6 Aug · 12 amBars across El Poblado, Laureles, El Centro and the metro area, Medellín
Free
6
Aug
Food & drink
Fondas de mi Pueblo Antioqueño 2026
Thu 6 Aug · 12 amParqueadero Jumbo de la 65 (Suramericana metro), Medellín
Free
6
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Karaba — Afro House at Salón Amador
Thu 6 Aug · 12 amSalón Amador, Calle 10 #40-30, El Poblado, Medellín
Check ticket page
6
Aug
Culture & arts
Festival Nacional de la Trova Ciudad de Medellín 2026
Thu 6 Aug · 6 pmPlaza Gardel, Medellín
Free
6
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Diles Que No Me Maten in Medellín
Thu 6 Aug · 7 pmLa Pascasia, Cra. 42 #46-46, Medellín
$50,000 COP
6
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Vallenato 5 Estrellas 2026
Thu 6 Aug · 8 pmCentro de Eventos Centauro, Envigado
Ticketed via La Tiquetera
6
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Laura Pérez — La Chinita en Concierto
Thu 6 Aug · 8:30 pmTeatro Pablo Tobón Uribe, Medellín
From $99,000 COP
7
Aug
Festivals
Desfile de Autos Clásicos y Antiguos 2026
Fri 7 Aug · 12 amStreets of Medellín (Feria de las Flores route)
Free
7
Aug
Culture & arts
Entre Motores y Flores 2026
Fri 7 Aug · 9 amPolideportivo UPB, Medellín
From $16,000 COP (kids under 6: $6,000)
7
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Salsenato de Feria 2026
Fri 7 Aug · 7 pmCentro de Eventos La Macarena, Medellín
From $155,000 COP
8
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Concierto Romántico de Feria 2026
Sat 8 Aug · 12 amCentro de Eventos Centauro, Envigado
COP $80,000
8
Aug
Festivals
Desfile Héroes de la Patria 2026
Sat 8 Aug · 12 amMedellín (parade route)
Free
8
Aug
Culture & arts
Festival de la Trova Orquídea de Oro 2026
Sat 8 Aug · 12 amPlaza Mayor, Medellín
Ticketed — see official site
8
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Sambe de las Flores 2026
Sat 8 Aug · 12 amTeatro Carlos Vieco, Cerro Nutibara, Medellín
COP $180,000
8
Aug
Live music & nightlife
La Gran Noche Bailable 2026
Sat 8 Aug · 7 pmPabellón Amarillo, Plaza Mayor, Medellín
Tickets via La Tiquetera; boxes, tables and individual seats
8
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Súper Concierto Feria de las Flores 2026
Sat 8 Aug · 7 pmEstadio Atanasio Girardot, Medellín
Palcos from $300,000 COP; gradería via TuBoleta
8
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Alex Ferreira in Medellín
Sat 8 Aug · 8 pmLa Pascasia, El Centro, Medellín
Ticketed — see official page
9
Aug
Festivals
Desfile de Silleteros
Sun 9 Aug · 12 pmAv. Guayabal
Free
11
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Filarmónica Joven de Colombia — Colisionantes
Tue 11 Aug · 7 pmTeatro Metropolitano, Medellín
Ticketed — see official page
13
Aug
Culture & arts
La Cenicienta — Rossini's Cinderella
Thu 13 Aug · 12 amTeatro Pablo Tobón Uribe, Medellín
From about $72 USD
14
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Estados Alterados — Sinfónico
Fri 14 Aug · 12 amTeatro Universidad de Medellín, Belén
Ticketed via Ticketmaster Colombia
14
Aug
Community & meetups
Festival Buen Comienzo 2026
Fri 14 Aug · 12 amPlaza Mayor, Calle 41 #55-80, Medellín
Free
14
Aug
Festivals
MAMM Fest 2026
Fri 14 Aug · 12 amMuseo de Arte Moderno de Medellín (MAMM), Ciudad del Río
From COP $35,000 per day; 3-day pass COP $200,000
15
Aug
Culture & arts
Puro Teatro con Suso el Paspi
Sat 15 Aug · 12 amTeatro Pablo Tobón Uribe, Medellín
COP $78,000
15
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Coronel & Filarmed — Tribute to Armando Manzanero
Sat 15 Aug · 8 pmTeatro Metropolitano, Medellín
From $50,000 COP
15
Aug
Sports
Atlético Nacional vs. Independiente Santa Fe
Sat 15 Aug · 8:10 pmEstadio Atanasio Girardot, Medellín
Ticketed — see official page
16
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Álex Ubago — ¿Qué Pides Tú? Tour
Sun 16 Aug · 12 amTeatro Metropolitano, Medellín
Tickets via Teatro Metropolitano
16
Aug
Culture & arts
Ballet of Lights: La Bella Durmiente
Sun 16 Aug · 6 pmTeatro Pablo Tobón Uribe, Boston, Medellín
Ticketed — see the venue's box office
18
Aug
Community & meetups
Conexión Summit 2026
Tue 18 Aug · 12 amPlaza Mayor, Medellín
Paid — tickets via conexionsummit.com
20
Aug
Culture & arts
Antología de la Zarzuela
Thu 20 Aug · 8 pmTeatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez, Medellín
From COP $100,000 (balcony)
20
Aug
Live music & nightlife
El Cuarteto de Nos — Tour Puertas
Thu 20 Aug · 8 pmCity Hall El Rodeo, Medellín
From $170,000 COP
21
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Los Reyes de la Champeta
Fri 21 Aug · 12 amLa Pascasia, El Centro, Medellín
Paid entry — tickets at La Pascasia
22
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Sat 22 Aug · 6 pmDeutsche Schule Medellín, Itagüí
From COP 53,000
22
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Fantasy — Film & Animation Music Live
Sat 22 Aug · 7 pmTeatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez, Medellín
Ticketed — see Tuboleta
22
Aug
Live music & nightlife
System of a Down vs. Slipknot — Symphonic Tribute
Sat 22 Aug · 7 pmTeatro Universidad de Medellín
From $80,000 COP
22
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
Sat 22 Aug · 8:30 pmDeutsche Schule Medellín, Itagüí
From COP 53,000
23
Aug
Culture & arts
El Palacio del Pecado — Juan Dávila
Sun 23 Aug · 12 amTeatro Pablo Tobón Uribe, Medellín
COP $99,000
24
Aug
Culture & arts
Recirquel: Paradisum
Mon 24 Aug · 7 pmTeatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez, Medellín
Ticketed — see the venue's box office
26
Aug
Community & meetups
Expocamacol 2026
Wed 26 Aug · 10 amPlaza Mayor, Medellín
Check organizer for ticket prices
26
Aug
Sports
Atlético Nacional vs. Deportivo Cali
Wed 26 Aug · 8:30 pmEstadio Atanasio Girardot, Medellín
Ticketed — see official page
27
Aug
Live music & nightlife
The Jazz Room: Sinatra & Armstrong Tribute
Thu 27 Aug · 6 pmTrilogia Bar, El Poblado, Medellín
From $74,000 COP
27
Aug
Live music & nightlife
Gustavo Santaolalla — Ronroco Tour
Thu 27 Aug · 8 pmTeatro Pablo Tobón Uribe, Medellín
From COP $149,000
29
Aug
Culture & arts
Filarmed — Concert No. 8: Identidad
Sat 29 Aug · 12 amTeatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez, Medellín
From COP $25,000 (student/member rate)
29
Aug
Food & drink
Parrilla Fest 2026
Sat 29 Aug · 2 pmLa Villa Llanogrande, Rionegro (about 45 min from Medellín)
Ticketed — see Ticketmaster Colombia
30
Aug
Culture & arts
Explorando la Orquesta — Family Concert
Sun 30 Aug · 11 amTeatro Metropolitano, Medellín
From $30,000 COP
September 2026
3
Sep
Culture & arts
Los Gavilanes — Zarzuela
Thu 3 Sep · 8 pmTeatro Metropolitano, Medellín
Ticketed — see official page
4
Sep
Sports
ExpoRunners 2026 — Maratón Medellín Expo
Fri 4 Sep · 9 amPlaza Mayor (White & Yellow Pavilions), Calle 41 #55-80, Medellín
Free
4
Sep
Live music & nightlife
Arcángel — La Octava Maravilla World Tour
Fri 4 Sep · 7 pmEstadio Atanasio Girardot, Medellín
COP $120,000–$961,000
4
Sep
Live music & nightlife
Noche de Blues y Soul en El Tesoro
Fri 4 Sep · 7 pmTeatro El Tesoro, El Poblado, Medellín
Ticketed via Tuboleta or the box office
4
Sep
Live music & nightlife
Jorge Drexler — Taracá Tour
Fri 4 Sep · 9 pmChamorro City Hall El Rodeo, Medellín
Tickets via eTicketaBlanca
5
Sep
Community & meetups
TEDxMedellín 2026 — Creando Juntos
Sat 5 Sep · 12 amTeatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez, Medellín
Paid — tickets via La Tiquetera
5
Sep
Live music & nightlife
Linea Aspera in Medellín
Sat 5 Sep · 7 pmClub Libido, Cra 57 #30a-20, Medellín
From COP $80,000
5
Sep
Culture & arts
Sofía Niño de Rivera — Vacaciones de sus Hijos
Sat 5 Sep · 7 pmTeatro El Tesoro, El Poblado, Medellín
Check Passline for pricing
5
Sep
Live music & nightlife
Arcángel — La Octava Maravilla World Tour (Second Night)
Sat 5 Sep · 8 pmEstadio Atanasio Girardot, Medellín
From $120,000 COP
5
Sep
Live music & nightlife
Orquesta Aragón in Medellín
Sat 5 Sep · 8 pmPlaza Mayor, Medellín
Ticketed
6
Sep
Sports
Maratón Medellín 2026
Sun 6 Sep · 12 amParques del Río, Medellín
From $154,000 COP (5K) / $260,000 COP (10K–42K)
6
Sep
Live music & nightlife
MedeJazz 2026 — International Jazz Festival
Sun 6 Sep · 7 pmGran Salón, Plaza Mayor, Medellín
Free
9
Sep
Culture & arts
Félix Blume: Swarm at MAMM
Wed 9 Sep · 12 amMuseo de Arte Moderno de Medellín (MAMM), Ciudad del Río
Museum admission
9
Sep
Culture & arts
Gala Porras-Kim: The Motion of an Alluvial Record at MAMM
Wed 9 Sep · 12 amMuseo de Arte Moderno de Medellín (MAMM), Ciudad del Río
Museum admission
9
Sep
Culture & arts
Santiago Cañón & Ryan Corbett
Wed 9 Sep · 7 pmTeatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez, Medellín
Ticketed via ME-Ticket
10
Sep
Culture & arts
La Feria de Diseño 2026
Thu 10 Sep · 12 amPlaza Mayor Medellín
Ticketed — see laferiadediseno.com
11
Sep
Culture & arts
Fiesta del Libro y la Cultura 2026
Fri 11 Sep · 12 amJardín Botánico & Parque Explora, Medellín
Free
11
Sep
Food & drink
Vino al Parque Medellín 2026
Fri 11 Sep · 12 amDiamante de Béisbol, Unidad Deportiva Atanasio Girardot, Medellín
Ticketed via Ticketmaster (18+)
11
Sep
Live music & nightlife
Giolì & Assia in Medellín
Fri 11 Sep · 10 pmSalón Amador, El Poblado, Medellín
Ticketed — see official page
12
Sep
Culture & arts
Filarmed — Concert No. 9: Identidad
Sat 12 Sep · 6 pmTeatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez, Medellín
From $25,000 COP (Filarmed members)
15
Sep
Live music & nightlife
Ed Maverick in Medellín
Tue 15 Sep · 8 pmTeatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez, Medellín
Ticketed — see venue box office
16
Sep
Food & drink
Entre Panes 2026 — Foodservice Convention & B2B Fair
Wed 16 Sep · 9 amPlaza Mayor (Green & Blue Pavilions), Medellín
Registration required — check organizer
16
Sep
Community & meetups
Feria Ciudatón 2026
Wed 16 Sep · 9 amPabellón Rojo, Plaza Mayor, Medellín
Free
17
Sep
Live music & nightlife
Pasabordo in Medellín
Thu 17 Sep · 7 pmTeatro Universidad de Medellín, Belén, Medellín
From $147
18
Sep
Live music & nightlife
Pedro Pastor y Los Locos Descalzos — Gira Escorpiano
Fri 18 Sep · 8 pmTeatro Pablo Tobón Uribe, Boston, Medellín
Ticketed — see the venue's box office
19
Sep
Live music & nightlife
Caifanes in Medellín
Sat 19 Sep · 12 amChamorro City Hall El Rodeo, Medellín
Tickets via Ticketmaster
19
Sep
Festivals
1er Festival Salsero de Amor y Amistad
Sat 19 Sep · 5 pmCentro de Eventos Centauro, Envigado
Ticketed via Ticketmaster Colombia
19
Sep
Live music & nightlife
Martirio — Coplas de Madrugá (MedeJazz)
Sat 19 Sep · 7 pmTeatro El Tesoro, El Poblado, Medellín
Check Tuboleta for pricing
19
Sep
Live music & nightlife
Alberto Plaza — Tour 40 Años
Sat 19 Sep · 8 pmTeatro Universidad de Medellín, Medellín
From ~$180,000 COP
20
Sep
Culture & arts
Gran Circo de China: El Último Dragón
Sun 20 Sep · 5 pmTeatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez, Medellín
Paid — tickets via Tuboleta
22
Sep
Community & meetups
Nextech 2026
Tue 22 Sep · 9 amPlaza Mayor, Medellín
Check organizer for ticket prices
23
Sep
Sports
Atlético Nacional vs. Millonarios
Wed 23 Sep · 8:30 pmEstadio Atanasio Girardot, Medellín
Ticketed — from around $40,000 COP
24
Sep
Culture & arts
São Paulo Chamber Soloists in Medellín
Thu 24 Sep · 7 pmTeatro Metropolitano, Medellín
Ticketed — see official page
24
Sep
Live music & nightlife
Left to Die — Scream Bloody Leprosy Tour
Thu 24 Sep · 8 pmGreen Club, Medellín
Check venue for pricing
25
Sep
Sports
Continental Stars 2026
Fri 25 Sep · 9 amGran Salón, Plaza Mayor, Medellín
Check organizer for ticket prices
25
Sep
Community & meetups
Feria de la Vivienda 2026
Fri 25 Sep · 10 amPlaza Mayor (Pabellón Azul & Verde), Medellín
Free
25
Sep
Live music & nightlife
Noche de Plancha — Máquina del Tiempo
Fri 25 Sep · 7 pmTeatro El Tesoro, El Poblado, Medellín
Check Tuboleta for pricing
26
Sep
Live music & nightlife
Jorge Celedón — La Historia Mía Tour
Sat 26 Sep · 8 pmCentro de Eventos La Macarena, Medellín
From $115,000 COP
27
Sep
Sports
Carrera de las Rosas Medellín 2026
Sun 27 Sep · 12 amMedellín (route announced closer to race day)
From $197,000 COP
27
Sep
Culture & arts
La Canción de Mis Sueños — Family Concert
Sun 27 Sep · 11 amTeatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez, Medellín
Paid — tickets via Tuboleta
October 2026
1
Oct
Culture & arts
Colombia Travel Expo 2026
Thu 1 Oct · 12 amPlaza Mayor, Medellín
Free
1
Oct
Live music & nightlife
Hocico in Medellín
Thu 1 Oct · 8 pmGreen Club, Laureles-Estadio, Medellín
Ticketed via Blackline Tickets
2
Oct
Culture & arts
Medellín: Un Siglo de Tango
Fri 2 Oct · 7 pmTeatro El Tesoro, El Poblado, Medellín
Check Tuboleta for pricing
3
Oct
Culture & arts
Escenario Dance Open 2026
Sat 3 Oct · 8 amTeatro Metropolitano, Medellín
From $40,000 COP
3
Oct
Community & meetups
Exponails Colombia 2026
Sat 3 Oct · 10 amPlaza Mayor, Medellín
Ticketed — see organiser
3
Oct
Live music & nightlife
Salsa Mayor 2026
Sat 3 Oct · 7 pmPlaza Mayor, Medellín
Ticketed via La Tiquetera
4
Oct
Live music & nightlife
El Canto nos Une — A la Plancha
Sun 4 Oct · 12 amTeatro Pablo Tobón Uribe, Medellín
Check ticket page
4
Oct
Live music & nightlife
Fer Ariza — La Fam El Génesis
Sun 4 Oct · 6 pmPequeño Teatro, Carrera 42 #50A-12, Medellín
From $60,000 COP
7
Oct
Live music & nightlife
Apocalyptica — Plays Metallica Vol. 2
Wed 7 Oct · 12 amTeatro Universidad de Medellín
From COP $235,000
7
Oct
Live music & nightlife
Vicente García in Medellín
Wed 7 Oct · 8 pmTeatro Metropolitano, Medellín
From $120,000 COP
9
Oct
Live music & nightlife
YUT: Symphony of the Rave
Fri 9 Oct · 7 pmTeatro El Tesoro, El Poblado, Medellín
Ticketed via Tuboleta or the box office
10
Oct
Festivals
EDC Colombia 2026
Sat 10 Oct · 12 amUnidad Deportiva Atanasio Girardot, Medellín
GA, GA+ and VIP tiers via Ticketmaster
10
Oct
Culture & arts
Festiafro 2026
Sat 10 Oct · 12 amMedellín
Free
10
Oct
Live music & nightlife
Festival Altavoz 2026
Sat 10 Oct · 12 amParque Norte, Medellín
Free
10
Oct
Live music & nightlife
Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift
Sat 10 Oct · 6 pmTeatro Panamericana, Medellín
From $96,500 COP
10
Oct
Live music & nightlife
Ambkor in Medellín
Sat 10 Oct · 8:30 pmLa Pascasia, El Centro, Medellín
Ticketed — see official page
14
Oct
Food & drink
Foro Gastronómico Internacional Alimentarte 2026
Wed 14 Oct · 9 amAuditorio, Universidad Católica Luis Amigó, Medellín
Free
16
Oct
Community & meetups
EFFIX 2026 — Latin America's E-commerce Fair
Fri 16 Oct · 9 amPlaza Mayor, Calle 41 #55-80, Medellín
Check organizer for ticket prices
17
Oct
Live music & nightlife
Carlos Vives — Tour al Sol
Sat 17 Oct · 12 amEstadio Polideportivo Sur, Envigado
From $310,340 COP
17
Oct
Live music & nightlife
La Sinfonía de los Bichos Raros — Puerto Candelaria
Sat 17 Oct · 3 pmTeatro El Tesoro, El Poblado, Medellín
Ticketed via Tuboleta or the box office
17
Oct
Live music & nightlife
Galy Galiano — La Última y Nos Vamos Tour
Sat 17 Oct · 7 pmCentro de Eventos La Macarena, Medellín
From COP $116,000
21
Oct
Live music & nightlife
Humbe — Dueño del Cielo Tour
Wed 21 Oct · 9 pmCity Hall El Rodeo, Medellín
Ticketed via Ticketmaster Colombia
22
Oct
Community & meetups
FX Expo Medellín 2026 — Forex & Fintech
Thu 22 Oct · 12 amCentro de Eventos El Tesoro, El Poblado, Medellín
Free
23
Oct
Community & meetups
Autoshow Expocar 2026
Fri 23 Oct · 12 amPlaza Mayor, Medellín
Check organizer for ticket prices
24
Oct
Culture & arts
Fiesta de la Diversidad Cultural 2026
Sat 24 Oct · 10 amParque de los Deseos, Medellín
Free
24
Oct
Culture & arts
Aleja y La Grúa — Raspafiestas World Tour
Sat 24 Oct · 7 pmCentro de Eventos La Macarena, Medellín
From COP 121,000
25
Oct
Sports
ASICS Golden Run Medellín 2026
Sun 25 Oct · 6 amCity route through Medellín (10K & 21K)
From $160,000 COP (early bird)
29
Oct
Community & meetups
AMWC Latin America 2026 — Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress
Thu 29 Oct · 8 amPlaza Mayor Convention Center, Carrera 57 #41-30, Medellín
Paid registration — in-person or online
29
Oct
Live music & nightlife
Akriila in Medellín
Thu 29 Oct · 9 pmThe Church Club, Medellín
Ticketed via ME-Ticket
30
Oct
Live music & nightlife
Ricardo Montaner — El Último Regreso World Tour
Fri 30 Oct · 12 amPlaza de Toros La Macarena, Medellín
From $220,000 COP
30
Oct
Live music & nightlife
Legacy — Michael Jackson Tribute Show
Fri 30 Oct · 8 pmTeatro Metropolitano, Medellín
From $90,000 COP
31
Oct
Live music & nightlife
Ritvales 2026
Sat 31 Oct · 3 pmParque Norte, Medellín
From COP $339,000
November 2026
3
Nov
Culture & arts
Miradas Medellín — Film & Audiovisual Arts Festival
Tue 3 Nov · 12 amVenues across Medellín, including the Museo de Arte Moderno (MAMM)
Free
4
Nov
Food & drink
Territorio Aguacate 2026
Wed 4 Nov · 12 amPlaza Mayor, Calle 41 #55-80, Medellín
Ticketed — registration via the organiser
6
Nov
Community & meetups
Expopet Medellín 2026
Fri 6 Nov · 12 amPlaza Mayor Medellín
Ticketed — see medellin.expopetcolombia.com
8
Nov
Sports
Expedición Bodytech Medellín 2026
Sun 8 Nov · 7 amMedellín (urban route)
Check eventos.bodytech.co for registration prices
12
Nov
Live music & nightlife
Candlelight: Bad Bunny Tribute
Thu 12 Nov · 8:30 pmMuseo de Arte Moderno de Medellín (MAMM)
From $130,000 COP
14
Nov
Live music & nightlife
Juanes — World Tour (DAVIarena opening night)
Sat 14 Nov · 12 amDAVIarena, Sabaneta (Medellín metro area)
From $90,000 COP + fees
14
Nov
Live music & nightlife
Jeff Mills — Live at Liquid Room 30th Anniversary
Sat 14 Nov · 4 pmPlaza Mayor, Medellín
Ticketed via La Tiquetera
18
Nov
Culture & arts
DanzaMed 2026 — International Dance Season
Wed 18 Nov · 12 amVenues across Medellín
Free
19
Nov
Live music & nightlife
Chayanne — Bailemos Otra Vez Tour
Thu 19 Nov · 12 amDAVIarena, Sabaneta (Medellín metro area)
Ticketed via TuBoleta — pre-registration required
20
Nov
Live music & nightlife
Kris R — El Trap de Kolombia
Fri 20 Nov · 12 amDAVIarena, Sabaneta (Medellín metro area)
Ticketed via TuBoleta
21
Nov
Live music & nightlife
Rubén Blades — Fotografías Tour
Sat 21 Nov · 8 pmDAVIarena, Medellín
From $122,600 COP
26
Nov
Live music & nightlife
Candlelight: The Four Seasons by Vivaldi
Thu 26 Nov · 6:30 pmMuseo de Arte Moderno de Medellín (MAMM)
From $130,000 COP
26
Nov
Live music & nightlife
The Jazz Room: Marvin Gaye Tribute — A Night of Soul
Thu 26 Nov · 6:30 pmTrilogia Bar, El Poblado, Medellín
From $85,000 COP
26
Nov
Culture & arts
Geneva Camerata in Medellín
Thu 26 Nov · 7 pmTeatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez, Medellín
Ticketed — see the venue's box office
27
Nov
Culture & arts
Comic Con Medellín 2026
Fri 27 Nov · 12 amPlaza Mayor, Medellín
Ticketed — see official site
28
Nov
Live music & nightlife
Beéle — Borondo Tour
Sat 28 Nov · 12 amDAVIarena, Sabaneta (Medellín metro area)
Ticketed via TuBoleta
28
Nov
Culture & arts
Medellín Marcha Musical 2026 — International Marching Bands Festival
Sat 28 Nov · 12 amMedellín
Free
December 2026
1
Dec
Festivals
Festival de Navidad 2026 (Alumbrados)
Tue 1 Dec · 6 pmAcross Medellín — Parques del Río and neighbourhood venues
Free
4
Dec
Live music & nightlife
Ozuna — Una Aventura World Tour
Fri 4 Dec · 12 amMedellín (venue to be announced)
Paid — tickets via Ticketlive; prices to be announced
5
Dec
Live music & nightlife
Martin Garrix — Americas Tour
Sat 5 Dec · 8 pmDAVIarena, Sabaneta (Medellín metro)
Tickets via Tuboleta
12
Dec
Community & meetups
Bazar de Marcas 2026 — Súper Outlet
Sat 12 Dec · 10 amPlaza Mayor Medellín
Free
12
Dec
Live music & nightlife
Santiago Cruz — Sigo En Pie Tour
Sat 12 Dec · 8 pmTeatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez, Medellín
Ticketed via Teatro Metropolitano
19
Dec
Live music & nightlife
Steve Bicknell in Medellín
Sat 19 Dec · 12 amIndra, Medellín
Tickets not yet on sale
April 2027
24
Apr
Live music & nightlife
Kraken Sinfónico
Sat 24 Apr · 8 pmTeatro Universidad de Medellín, Medellín
From ~$150,000 COP
Every week
Culture & arts
Free walking tour of El Centro
Mon–Sat · 9:30 amParque Berrío, El Centro
Free
Community & meetups
Spanish–English language exchange
Every Wednesday · 7 pmEl Poblado
Free
Live music & nightlife
Salsa night at Son Havana
Every Friday · 9 pmSon Havana, Laureles
~$10 cover
Live music & nightlife
Live music weekends
Weekends · 7 pmMercado del Río, Ciudad del Río
Free
Community & meetups
Beyond Small Talk — Medellín
Monthly · 2 pmLaureles, Medellín
$50,000 COP
Food & drink
Coffee cupping at Pergamino
Monthly · 10 amPergamino, Provenza
~$15
Community & meetups
Free Salsa Class at The Wandering Paisa
Every Tuesday · 8:30 pmThe Wandering Paisa Hostel, Laureles, Medellín
Free
Live music & nightlife
Jueves de Jazz — Jam Session at El Club del Jazz
Every Thursday · 8 pmEl Club del Jazz, San Ignacio (Centro), Medellín
Cover charge at the door
Culture & arts
Dance Classes: Porro & Tango
Every Saturday · 12 amTeatro Pablo Tobón Uribe, Medellín
COP $10,000
Food & drink
El Parche del Chicharrón
Every Saturday · 12 pmCC Terminal del Sur, Medellín
Free
Community & meetups
Casa Almarita International Language Exchange
Every Thursday · 7 pmCasa Almarita, Calle 48B #79-39, Laureles-Estadio, Medellín
$10,000 COP minimum consumption
Community & meetups
MDE Community Karaoke Night
Monthly · 8:30 pmThe Wandering Paisa Hostel, Laureles, Medellín
Free
Live music & nightlife
El Porro es Legal: Divas Tropicales del Caribe
Monthly · 9 pmLa Pascasia, El Centro, Medellín
Around COP $33,000
Culture & arts
Mercado Artesanal San Alejo
Monthly · 8 amParque de Bolívar and Plazuela San Ignacio, Medellín
Free
Culture & arts
Bestias de la Comedia at La Korte
Every Saturday · 7 pmLa Korte, Circular 4 #71-84, Laureles, Medellín
From $44,000 COP
Community & meetups
Días de Playa at Teatro Pablo Tobón Uribe
Monthly · 2 pmPlazoleta de las Artes, Teatro Pablo Tobón Uribe, Medellín
Free
Community & meetups
Gringo Tuesdays — Language Exchange in Provenza
Every Tuesday · 4 pmVintrash, Cra 35 #8A-39, Provenza, El Poblado, Medellín
Free
Live music & nightlife
Ponte Salsa en Familia at Claustro Comfama
Every Sunday · 3 pmClaustro Comfama, Carrera 44 #48-18, Centro, Medellín
Free

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