Santiago City Guide for Expats and Visitors
Santiago, Chile: 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 Chile.
This Month in Santiago
Coming Up in Santiago
- Aitana in Santiago, Chile: Cuarto Azul World Tour at Movistar Arena on October 19, 2026 19 Oct
- Los Fabulosos Cadillacs Play Santiago on 29 October 29 Oct
- Foro de las Artes 2026 in Santiago, Chile: 30+ Free Events, 1–30 October 30 Oct
- Iron Maiden in Santiago, Chile: Two Estadio Nacional Nights, October 31 and November 1, 2026 31 Oct
- Jorja Smith Santiago 2026: Two Caupolicán Nights in Chile on 3 and 4 November 3 Nov
- Def Leppard Plays Santiago, Chile, on 8 November 8 Nov
- Los Tres Unplugged Anniversary Shows Sell Out Two Santiago Nights 14 Nov
- Creamfields Chile 2026 in Santiago: Calvin Harris, Charlotte de Witte and 80 DJs at Club Hípico on November 14–15 14 Nov
- Fauna Primavera 2026 in Santiago, Chile: The Strokes, New Order and FKA twigs on November 26–28 26 Nov
- Chile TerrorFest II: Carcass and Testament Headline Santiago on 28–29 November 29 Nov
- A Perfect Circle Santiago: Puscifer Joins Chile Return on 29 November 29 Nov
- Atarashii Gakko Santiago 2026: First Chile Show at Caupolicán on 3 December 3 Dec
- Babymetal in Santiago: 3 December, at an Arena That Just Changed Name 3 Dec
- Nicky Jam Monticello 2026: Bohemio Tour Plays Near Santiago, Chile, 5 December 5 Dec
- Maná in Santiago, Chile: Estadio Monumental on December 5, 2026 — the 'Vivir Sin Aire' Tour 5 Dec
- Deep Purple in Santiago, Chile: The Rock Legends' Farewell-Era Show at the Movistar Arena on December 8, 2026 8 Dec
Living in Santiago
- Santiago Rent for Foreigners in 2026, US$422 to US$886
- Kast Government Sharpens Chile Bet as Foreigners Access Santiago Exchange
- Ricardo Arjona’s Record Santiago Residency: Final Nights This Week
- Living in Santiago: The 2026 Expat Guide
Understand Chile
- Foreign Powers and Investors in Chile 2026
- Who Runs Chile's Economy, the Key Players in 2026
- Chile Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026
- Chile Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026
- Chile Geopolitics Explained 2026
- Chile and Its Neighbours Explained for 2026
- Who Is Chile's President? José Antonio Kast Explained
- Chile Explained: The Country, the Kast Government and What to Watch
- Cost of Living in Viña del Mar: What a Month Really Costs
- Chile Relocation: Visa to Bank in 90 Days
- Chile Cost of Living 2026, From US$1,240 a Month
- Chile Residency 2026, Visa Types, Costs and Timelines
Latest News From Santiago
- Chile Rain Alert Covers Santiago Through 7 October
- Antofagasta Minerals Workers Take Equal-Pay Fight to Santiago After Chile Strike Vote
- Chile Mayors Fight Cut That Stops New Santiago Train Short of the Centre
- Chile Regulator Fines Santiago Trading Firm US$1.08 Million for 34,000 Fake Orders
- Beéle Plays Santiago in October, at an Arena That Just Changed Its Name
- Djavan in Santiago: Fifty Years of Songs at the Caupolicán