What’s On in Latin America: Your Week Ahead (June 22-28)
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Key Facts
- Argentina can qualify. The champions face Austria on Monday, June 22, and a win could seal their place.
- São João bows out. Brazil’s winter festival peaks at St. John’s Day on Wednesday, June 24.
- Comics in Bogotá. Bogotá Comic Con runs June 26 to 29.
- Big concerts. Ricardo Arjona plays Lima on June 26 and Manuel Medrano is in Medellín on June 25.
- Last chance. Rio’s World Press Photo exhibition closes June 28.
With the solstice weekend behind us, here is What’s On in Latin America in the week ahead, June 22 to 28 — a stretch of decisive World Cup nights, the close of São João, a comics convention and a run of big concerts from Lima to Medellín.
What’s On in Latin America: the week at a glance
Football opens the week and culture fills the rest. Here is the short version before the detail.
| When | What | Where | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Jun 22 | Argentina v Austria | World Cup | A win can qualify |
| Wed Jun 24 | São João / St. John’s Day · Brazil v Scotland | Brazil | Festa finale |
| Thu Jun 25 | Manuel Medrano | Medellín | Concert |
| Fri Jun 26 | Ricardo Arjona | Lima | Concert |
| Jun 26–29 | Bogotá Comic Con | Bogotá | Convention |
| Sun Jun 28 | World Press Photo closes | Rio de Janeiro | Last day |
Football: the groups take shape
The week’s biggest match is Argentina against Austria on Monday, where the reigning champions can seal their place in the knockout round with a win. It follows their opening victory over Algeria.
Brazil close their group against Scotland on June 24, a fixture that could decide who advances. Across the region, the group stage reaches its decisive phase.
São João’s finale
Brazil’s winter festival season reaches its climax at St. John’s Day on Wednesday, June 24. Arraiás, forró and Northeastern food fill towns and cities through the midweek peak.
In Rio and São Paulo, the final parties round off weeks of celebration. It is the last big push before the festas wind down.
Concerts across the region
Music dominates the back half of the week. Manuel Medrano plays Medellín on June 25, and Ricardo Arjona brings his tour to Lima on June 26 after his long Santiago run.
Medellín also hosts its Dreaming Festival on June 27, adding to a busy stretch for the city. Wherever you are, a big show is rarely far off.
Comics, art and what is closing
Bogotá Comic Con takes over the Colombian capital from June 26 to 29, drawing fans of comics, gaming and pop culture. It is one of the region’s larger conventions.
In Rio, the World Press Photo exhibition reaches its final day on June 28, so this is the week to catch it. Mérida, meanwhile, launches its new Distrito Mejorada cultural space on June 25.
Planning your week
Many of these events sell tickets quickly, so book the concerts and conventions ahead where you can. The football and the festas, by contrast, are easy to join in bars, fan zones and public squares.
Confirm dates and venues directly before you set out, as line-ups and times can shift. With that, the week from June 22 to 28 has something for every taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the biggest event next week?
Argentina v Austria on June 22 is the headline match, with a knockout place potentially on the line, alongside São João’s St. John’s Day finale on June 24.
When does São João end?
It peaks at St. John’s Day on Wednesday, June 24, the high point of Brazil’s winter festival season before the parties wind down.
What concerts are on?
Manuel Medrano in Medellín on June 25, Ricardo Arjona in Lima on June 26, and Medellín’s Dreaming Festival on June 27.
What is closing soon?
Rio’s World Press Photo exhibition closes on June 28, so the coming week is the last chance to see it.
Is Bogotá Comic Con worth it?
For fans of comics, gaming and pop culture, yes. It runs June 26 to 29 and is one of the region’s larger conventions.
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