Medellín from August 10 to 16, 2026
The Flower Festival may be over, but Medellín doesn't slow down. From August 10 to 16, the city offers a diverse lineup of symphonic concerts, alternative music, theater, and family events. Confirmed highlights include MAMM Fest, Estados Alterados Sinfónico, Álex Ubago, Filarmed, and Festival Buen Comienzo, making this another excellent week to explore Medellín.
MUSIC & CULTURE FESTIVAL
MAMM Fest returns for three days of programming that transform the Medellín Museum of Modern Art into one of the city's main cultural gathering points for the weekend. The 2026 edition combines local DJs, cumbia, electronic music, experimental sounds, and reggaeton with experiences throughout the museum's galleries, terraces, and outdoor spaces, plus a food truck area. Thanks to its three-day format, musical diversity, and distinctive setting, it stands out as the week's number one event.
Location: Medellín Museum of Modern Art (MAMM), Ciudad del Río
Date: August 14–16, 2026
Time: Varies according to each day's official program
Estados Alterados Sinfónico
Estados Alterados, one of Colombia's pioneering electronic rock bands, brings its Sinfónico project to Medellín alongside the Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra. The show reimagines iconic tracks including Muévete, El Velo, La Fiebre de Marzo, and Mantra, blending electronic music, new wave, and rock with the power of a live symphony orchestra. Both the venue and the official ticketing platform confirm the August 14 performance.
Location: Teatro Universidad de Medellín
Date: August 14, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Álex Ubago – ¿Qué Pides Tú? 25th Anniversary Tour
Álex Ubago returns to Medellín with the tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of ¿Qué Pides Tú?, the album that launched his career and became a landmark of Spanish-language romantic pop. The concert takes audiences through some of his best-known songs, including A gritos de esperanza, Aunque no te pueda ver, and Sin miedo a nada. His Medellín performance is confirmed for Sunday, August 16, as part of the Colombian leg of his international anniversary tour.
Location: Teatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez
Date: August 16, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Festival Buen Comienzo 2026 – A Journey to the Universe
Festival Buen Comienzo returns to Medellín for its 16th edition, transforming Plaza Mayor into a huge universe dedicated to children and families. This year's festival features 70 experiences combining science, art, technology, reading, movement, and creativity, including immersive domes, the Lunar Adventure, an Alien Party, and Colombia's longest inflatable attraction. The City of Medellín describes it as Latin America's largest gathering dedicated to children and their families, and admission is completely free.
Location: Plaza Mayor Medellín
Date: August 14–17, 2026 (within our week: August 14, 15 and 16)
Time: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM