Medellín’s Feria de las Flores Lines Up 120-Plus Free Events
COLOMBIA · MEDELLÍN
Key Facts
—The program. Medellín’s Feria de las Flores 2026 lines up more than 120 free events.
—The centerpiece. The festival is famous for its silleteros parade, in which growers carry elaborate flower arrangements.
—The draw. It is the city’s flagship annual celebration and a major tourism magnet.
—Why it matters. The free program opens the festival to residents and visitors alike.
Medellín’s Feria de las Flores returns in 2026 with a program of more than 120 free events, headlined by the city’s famous flower-growers’ parade, in one of Colombia’s biggest cultural draws.
A festival built on flowers
The Feria de las Flores is Medellín’s signature celebration, centred on the silleteros who carry towering flower arrangements through the streets. It is the image that defines the festival worldwide.
For 2026 the city has lined up more than 120 free events, spreading the celebration across neighbourhoods.
A magnet for visitors
The festival is one of the year’s biggest tourism draws for Medellín, filling hotels and streets. The free program makes it easy for residents and travelers to take part.
For expats in Colombia, it is one of the season’s essential dates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Medellín’s Feria de las Flores?
It is the city’s flagship annual festival, famous for the silleteros parade of flower-growers, with a 2026 program of more than 120 free events.
How many events are free?
The 2026 program includes more than 120 free events.
Why is the festival important?
It is one of Colombia’s biggest cultural celebrations and a major tourism draw for Medellín.
Connected Coverage
The fair anchors a busy regional culture season, alongside Costa Rica’s festival line-up.
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