The 69th edition of the Manizales Fair contains more than 320 cultural events, concerts and activities for all tastes.
The Manizales Fair is back to start in 2026! This iconic celebration, considered Cultural Heritage of the Nationhas already confirmed its dates and a wide and varied program that promises to attract thousands of national and foreign visitors.
From concerts with great artists, sports competitions and parades, to family and cultural activities, the party in the heart of the Coffee Axis It will be an unmissable plan starting the new year. Here we tell you when it will be, what you can find and how to enjoy this magnificent fair to the fullest.
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When is the Manizales fair?
The 69th edition of the Manizales Fair will take place from Saturday January 3 to Sunday January 11, 2026that is, nine full days of celebration with activities both day and night in different parts of the city.
During this period, the city is filled with visitors, craft fairs, sporting events, cultural shows and, of course, live music.
Complete programming includes more than 300 artistic, cultural and sporting events which will be held both in free public spaces and in stages with ticket sales, being one of the most ambitious celebrations in the recent history of the fair.
Concerts at the Manizales fair
Music is one of the pillars of the Manizales Fair and the 2026 edition will not be the exception. The event will feature daily concerts in different parts of the city, including the traditional Bolivar Square and the Palogrande Stadiumthis last stage will have the big concert on January 10.
In that special concert massive figures will be presented such as Silvestre Dangond, Carlos Vives, Blessd, Caliber 50, Giovanny Ayala and Hamiltonbringing together a mix of genres ranging from vallenato and tropical music to urban and popular.
Additionally, during the week there will be presentations by artists such as Latin Dimension, Fruko and its Treasuresas well as shows with the Caldas Symphony Orchestra, Rise up, Johnny Rivera, Andy Rivera and Dalmatianwhich further enrich the musical offering for all tastes.
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Activities of the Manizales Fair
The Manizales Fair is not only music; also offers sports activities, family events and cultural exhibitions. Each day brings with it options such as:
-Sports competitions such as National Children’s Soccer Championship and chess tournaments.
-Family events like “Adventure Kingdom”inflatable slides and trade shows filled with local products and entrepreneurs.
-Cultural experiences in spaces like the Los Fundadores Theater Cultural and Convention Center or craft fairs in the neighborhood Cyprus.
-On wheels: balinera cars, cycling circuits, Milsim paintball and obstacle course competitions designed for all ages.
-The traditional also stands out International Coffee Reignone of the events that generates the most expectations among locals and tourists due to its mix of beauty, coffee culture and spectacle.
The Manizales Fair 2026 It will be a vibrant mix of music, culture, sport and tradition that not only celebrates a new year, but also the identity of an entire region.
With clear dates, high-level artists and a diversified program for all audiences, it is undoubtedly one of the best plans to start 2026 in Colombia.
