A cornerstone of Medellín's Feria de las Flores, Fincas Silleteras offer an immersive journey into the heart of silletero culture. Located primarily in the scenic Santa Elena area, these farms showcase the intricate art of crafting silletas—elaborate floral arrangements traditionally carried on the backs of artisans. Visitors can witness the cultivation of flowers, observe live demonstrations of silleta creation, and engage with silleteros whose families have preserved this ancestral craft for generations.
Colombiamoda 2025 is set to be Colombia's fashion week, a pinnacle event where designers unveil their latest collections, a commercial exhibition takes place, and vital business rounds are held for the textile and apparel sector. This year's edition, hosted primarily at Plaza Mayor and featuring the Pabellón del Conocimiento at Teatro Metropolitano, embraces the talent and creativity of Latin America, offering a comprehensive "Circuito de Ciudad" experience that interweaves art, culture, gastronomy, music, and entertainment across Medellín.
Plazas de Flores in Ciudad del Río, Parques del Río, and Aeroparque Juan Pablo II will be back. People can enjoy silleteros, troubadours, artists, food, music, entrepreneurs, theatre, storytelling, and farmers' markets. Each Plaza de Flores will be open for five days, allowing everyone to come and enjoy Paisa traditions in one place, suitable for the whole family.
Join Bora Bora's exclusive social club from August 1-3 and 6-8 for a unique experience during the Medellín Flower Festival! Enjoy top concerts featuring Colombia's best performers across genres like vallenato, reggaeton, salsa, and more, all in a festive atmosphere with delicious food in one of the city's prime locations. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration!
Jardín, a picturesque town in Antioquia near Medellín, known as “the Enchanted Village,” will host the XXVI Rose Festival from August 1 to 3, 2025. This enchanting heritage town invites both visitors and locals to immerse themselves in a vibrant program featuring culture, music, art, and peasant traditions, all wrapped in the delightful aroma of roses.
The inauguration of the Feria de las Flores opens with a concert featuring famous national orchestras and artists, such as Jorge Celedón, Fernando González, and Jessi Uribe. Get ready to start this vibrant time of the year through a concert with the highest expectatives.
Kevin Johansen and Liniers return to Medellín after a decade with their tour celebrating 15 years of their renowned joint show of music and live drawings. It will be with an anticipated performance at the Pablo Tobón Uribe Theater.
Flower Festival takes over the streets with floats, parades, music, and joy. This popular parade is the most cheerful invitation for you to join the party wherever you are and celebrate Medellín to the rhythm of the music that has put it on the world map.
Symphonic Gospel at El Tesoro Theater with Jeremy Winston Chorale. From Ohio, United States, one of the most important choirs in the world of orchestral and choral music arrives, accompanied by the EAFIT Symphony Orchestra with a vibrant musical night on August 29th.
This August 30th, Medellín prepares for a night of unprecedented celebration, art, and music. Puerto Candelaria, one of the most irreverent, innovative, and creative bands in the country, celebrates its 25 years of musical history at the emblematic Pequeño Teatro, which this year also commemorates its 50 years of theatrical life.
It's 28th version, “Eternal Spring On Wheels”, will pay tribute to familiar vehicles this year, such as Sedans and Station Wagons, which have accompanied generations on the streets of Medellín for years. This event is one of the most important at the fair; here, you will learn about old vehicles that have remained alive through the years, surrounded by beauty and vitality. It is the main event for car lovers.
"La trova" is a tradition that passes from generation to generation. It is a genre where troubadours improvise on different themes, including paisa customs. Enjoy the talent, improvisation, and creativity of these artists as they embellish the Flower Festival with the crowning of the King and Queen of Trova.
The Rail and Antioquia Festivities 2025 will be held in Cisneros, Antioquia, from August 9 to 18. These festivities are a celebration of the history, traditions, and community spirit of the municipality, as a tribute to the town with the greatest railway tradition in Antioquia.
The Fiestas del Atardecer in Santa Rosa de Osos, Antioquia, is a vibrant celebration that transforms each sunset into a communal festivity. Scheduled for 2025, this week-long event showcases the rich traditions, music, and culture of the region. Visitors and locals alike can immerse themselves in family-friendly activities, captivating performances, and a welcoming atmosphere that embodies the spirit of the town.
On August 9th, the Atanasio Girardot stadium in Medellín will be the venue for the Super Concert of the Flower Festival, a show that will feature prominent figures of Latin music. The production is in charge of the businessman Diomar García, and it is officially part of the 2025 Flower Festival schedule.
Amazing and innovative parades featuring beautifully decorated floats with flowers, music, color, and joy travel through the city to pay tribute to the communities and their customs, as well as a parade that will honor the men and women of the Armed Forces and Police with a demonstration of respect, unity, and patriotism.
This parade is the main event of the Flower Festival, a space to enjoy the variety of flowers and their colors and, of course, to learn more about the paisa tradition, with the participation of 535 silleteros who come from Santa Elena.
The II Medellín Photographic Festival questions the future of photography — and perhaps, of collective memory — to discuss, from the work of photographers, researchers, and experts, about the formats, supports, and materials for the survival of the image as a record and, in turn, its power to communicate and transmit.
From August 15 to 18, 2025, the municipality of Sonsón, Antioquia, will be filled with tradition, culture, and flavor to celebrate the 66th edition of the Corn Festival, a tribute to its rural roots, the work of the fields, and one of the most representative products of its identity: corn.
This Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., FILMMAKER, the musical project of Colombian artist Faunes Efe, will be presented. The event will feature visuals by MERCURY VJ and ESTRATOSFERA VJ, making it an unmissable event of sound and sensory experiences.
Join from August 15 to 18, 2025, for the XLVII Kite Festival in Jericó! Celebrating 175 years of history, culture, and magic, this vibrant event features kite contests, daytime and nighttime flying, a parade, the Trova Festival, and much more. This year’s guest department is Nariño, showcasing the colorful Carnival of Blacks and Whites. Don't miss out on this festive celebration!
The 15th edition of the Buen Comienzo Festival will take place in Medellín from August 15 to 18. This free event aims to strengthen family bonds and offer meaningful experiences for early childhood boys and girls, as well as pregnant women, nursing mothers, and their families. Organized by the Buen Comienzo program, which focuses on the comprehensive care of children aged 0 to 5 years old, the festival will unfold across the four pavilions of Plaza Mayor, running daily from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
For 29 years, this Congress has been the key meeting point for the main actors in tourism in Colombia. This year, Medellín will host an event designed to address the most current challenges in the sector, such as digital transformation, the human factor, and new forms of commercialization. But it's not just about learning; it will be a unique opportunity to discover emerging trends that will transform the industry, through outstanding conferences.
Colombia will host in August one of the most ambitious technology gatherings in Latin America, with an outdoor festival in Bogota that seeks to bring together investors, founders, corporate leaders, and venture capitalists to discuss the future of the region through innovation and entrepreneurship.
FeriaEffix is the largest in-person e-commerce event in Latin America for everyone who is part of the digital commerce ecosystem. It brings together those who sell, create, and facilitate online transactions for the growth, positioning, and integration of their implementation.
Colombian instrumental music group comprised of four talented professional musicians, known for their extensive experience both nationally and internationally, will perform at Club del Jazz venue as a memorable colombian musical experience night for all people who enjoy music live.
The 2025 Pianothon is a continuous 24-hour, uninterrupted piano music event that brings together a diverse range of formats, guest artists, special concerts, master classes, and educational activities, suitable for the entire family.
For the first time ever, a festival arrives in Medellín that brings together three tributes to great metal exponents along with the celebration of 35 years of one of the living legends of Colombian metal! Next Saturday, August 23, the city of Medellín will witness an unprecedented musical event, an exclusive and high-level show.
The Business and Entrepreneurship Fair, taking place from August 29th to August 31st at Plaza Mayor Medellín, is designed to enhance the city's economic landscape by uniting business owners and entrepreneurs across various sectors. This vibrant event offers a platform for showcasing products and services, coupled with engaging themed "hangouts".
If you're passionate about engines, speed, and innovation in the automotive world, AutoShow Colombia 2025 is an event you can't miss. From August 29 to 31, 2025, the Plaza Mayor Medellín Convention and Exhibition Center will be the epicenter of the great fair that brings together the best of the automotive sector in one place.
Prepare to experience a cinematic journey with your eyes closed as FILMO — Film Music Orchestra, featuring 45 musicians, presents an arsenal of anthems from films like Gladiator, Interstellar, Pirates of the Caribbean, Dune, Batman, and The Lion King. For one exclusive night, the sound will envelop the room, lights will paint each beat, and energy will overflow through the audience.
