Medellín City Guide for Expats and Visitors
Medellín, Colombia: every guide The Rio Times publishes for foreigners who live in or visit the city, in one place. This month's events come first, then upcoming concerts and festivals, practical guides to living there and our explainers on Colombia.
This Month in Medellín
Coming Up in Medellín
- Altavoz Festival Medellín Brings 59 Free Acts to Colombia, 10–12 October 12 Oct
- Ritvales 2026 in Medellín, Colombia: The City's Big Festival Weekend Runs October 31–November 1 31 Oct
- JetSMART Buenos Aires Medellín: Five Flights a Week From 12 November 2026, Leaving Ezeiza at 02:45 12 Nov
- Juanes in Colombia: World Tour Plays Medellín's DAVIarena November 14 and Bogotá's Movistar Arena November 20 14 Nov
- Chayanne in Medellín, Colombia: DAVIarena Show on 19 November, From US$68 19 Nov
- Kris R Medellín Colombia November 20, 2026: Homecoming Show at DAVIarena 20 Nov
- Silvana Estrada Bogotá and Medellín: Mexican Songwriter Plays Colombia on 20 and 26 November 20 Nov
- Marco Antonio Solís Performs in Medellín on 27 November 27 Nov
- Beéle Medellín: Borondo Tour Hits Colombia’s New DAVIarena on 28 November 28 Nov
- Hebert Vargas Medellín Colombia December 4, 2026: First Vallenato Show at DAVIarena 4 Dec
- Laura Pausini Medellín 2027: Yo Canto Tour Hits DAVIarena in Sabaneta, Colombia, on 7 March 7 Mar
Living in Medellín
- Medellín vs Mexico City for Expats in 2026: The Visa Gap Decides It
- Medellín Flower Fair 2027: 70th Feria de las Flores Guide
- Expats See Medellín Rents Surge as Digital Nomads Flood El Poblado
- Medellín's Feria de las Flores, Explained: The Flower Festival Every Expat Should See Once
- Colombia Denies Entry to Four Americans at Medellín Airport
- Cost of Living in Medellín: A Real Monthly Budget
- Medellín's Tango Festival Turns 20: An Expat's Guide
- Living in Medellín: The 2026 Expat Guide
- The Rise of Medellín, Bogotá, and Santa Marta as Colombia’s Digital Nomad Hubs
Understand Colombia
- Colombia Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026
- Colombia Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026
- Who Runs Colombia's Economy, the Key Players in 2026
- Colombia Geopolitics Explained 2026
- Colombia Neighbours Explained, the Andean Border Guide
- Bancolombia Explained, Colombia's Largest Bank in 2026
- Who Is Gustavo Petro? Colombia’s Ex-President Explained
- Colombia Explained: The Country, Its Politics, Its Economy and What to Watch
- Cost of Living in Colombia for Expats in 2026: Rent, Transport and Health in Five Cities
- Cost of Living in Barranquilla, Colombia 2026 — Budgets, Rent and Utility Bills
- How to Get Residency in Colombia in 2026: Income Tests, Fees and the Path to an R Visa
- Peru vs Colombia for Expats 2026 — Visas, Costs and Safety
Latest News From Medellín
- Medellín Stabbing Leaves Australian With 25 Wounds
- Costa Rican Dies at Medellín Music Festival
- Colombia Drone Halts Medellín Airport for 17 Minutes
- Medellín Floods Leave 38,148 Homes Without Water
- Medellín Police Arrest Three Accused of Linking ELN and FARC Dissidents
- Martin Garrix Plays Bogotá and a Brand-New Arena Near Medellín
Other cities in Colombia: Bogotá, Cartagena, Cali. All expat cities