An unparalleled feast of culture; a celebration of literary and creative genius, the Hay Festival will inspire you to reimagine the world you think you know. Join an elite group of writers, poets, journalists and academics as they share their work at events across Cartagena.

This four-day festival transforms Colombia’s friendliest city Barranquilla into a vibrant showcase of Colombian traditions, music, and fabulous, fun-loving debauchery.

Cartagena’s Film Festival is the place where Latin America's boldest storytellers come to play. Think Cannes, but with more salsa and significantly better coffee.

The Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) has been a cornerstone of the Colombian cultural calendar since it was first organized in 1988.

Known as the "hottest party on the planet," this festival expects to gather more than 25,000 attendees in a space to enjoy the sonic diversity of its lineup, which over its 10-year history has hosted more than 500 guest artists including Rauw Alejandro and J Balvin.

Spanning eight days, the festival celebrations are arguably the biggest and most unique Colombia has to offer – most definitely a change from the traditional chocolate eggs and family lunch!

Take a trip to meet the Humpback whales, that have traveled over 8,000 kilometers to give birth and nurture their young in the Pacific waters of Colombia.

El Banco (Magdalena) will host more than 1,500 artists for the most anticipated cultural event in the region, paying tribute to one of the most traditional of Colombian rhythms: Cumbia.

The Petronio Alvarez Pacific Music Festival, held annually in Cali, Colombia pulls in a crowd of 600,000 people to celebrate the afro-Colombian rhythms of the Pacific coast.

Experience the joy of jazz and other Colombian sounds at one of the most hotly anticipated cultural events of the year.

The Medellin Design Festival - La Feria de Diseño - has been growing every year since 2013, creating an ecosystem where inspiration grows, ideas are shared, and trends are established.

ARTBO, the International Art Fair of Bogotá, is a must-visit event for art enthusiasts and professionals alike. For four days, curators, artists, and the general public alight on the capital for a true celebration of Colombian creativity.

Enjoy the Festival of Drums and Cultural Expressions of Palenque, four days of vibrant music, including drumming circles, bullerenge, mapale, and cumbia, showcasing Afro-Colombian culture and resistance.

The Cartagena Independence Festival - one of Colombia's oldest and craziest celebrations - kicks off in the month before it celebrates its independence from Spanish rule on 11 November.

Known as the "hottest party on the planet," this festival expects to gather more than 25,000 attendees in a space to enjoy the sonic diversity of its lineup, which over its 10-year history has hosted more than 500 guest artists including Rauw Alejandro and J Balvin.