culture
diciembre 20, 2025
La agenda de festivales culturales de Cartagena para 2026
Enero inicia su travesía cultural en la ciudad con una celebración de la creatividad humana frente a los elementos más impredecibles de la naturaleza. Se trata de la Feria de Artesanías Exportables (Farex), que se realizará del 3 al 12 de enero de 2026 en el Centro de Convenciones de Cartagena, bajo el impulso de la exministra de Cultura Araceli ‘Chica’ Morales. Lea: Farex 2026: la feria de moda que llega con novedades a Cartagena
TL;DR
- Farex (Feria de Artesanías Exportables) will take place from January 3-12, 2026, at the Cartagena Convention Center, focusing on tradition, innovation, and sustainability with over 250 exhibitors.
- The Cartagena Music Festival, themed 'The Body and Soul', runs from January 4-12, 2026, and has appointed Julio Reyes Copello as its new artistic director.
- The Hay Festival Cartagena de Indias is scheduled for January 29 to February 1, 2025, and is currently embroiled in a debate regarding the participation of Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado.
- Farex aims to drive the creative and sustainable economy of Colombia, having previously attracted over 1.3 million visitors and generated significant employment.
- The Cartagena Music Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026, with Reyes Copello aiming to broaden musical genres and promote local and national talents.
- The Hay Festival is known for being a platform for diverse ideas and discussions, attracting over 180 participants from 25 countries in its 2025 edition.