Medellín from May 8 to May 10, 2026
The second weekend of May arrives with a diverse agenda that combines urban art, indie concerts, local design, and gastronomic experiences throughout Medellín. From one of Latin America’s biggest tattoo conventions to live music and urban festivals, the city offers plans for different audiences and styles. This weekend highlights the creativity, alternative culture, and vibrant urban energy that define Medellín today.
Expotatuaje Medellín 2026
Expotatuaje returns to Medellín as one of the most important urban and cultural events of the weekend, bringing together tattoo artists, studios, brands, and visitors from across Colombia and Latin America. The event transforms Plaza Mayor into a hub for body art, alternative culture, and contemporary urban expression, featuring live tattoo sessions, competitions, international guests, and creative activities centered around design and art. Due to its scale, reputation, and attendance, it stands out as the most important event of the week in Medellín.
Medellín Beer Fest 2026
Medellín Beer Fest brings together some of the city’s and country’s most recognized craft breweries for a day focused on music, gastronomy, and beer culture. The festival transforms Ciudad del Río into a social urban space where visitors can taste different craft beer proposals, enjoy food trucks, and experience a relaxed outdoor atmosphere. Thanks to its mix of gastronomy, music, and urban lifestyle, it becomes one of the most attractive events of the weekend in Medellín.
Location: Ciudad del Río
Date: May 9, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Medellín Sessions – Live Indie Alternative Concert
Medellín Sessions brings together the city’s indie and alternative music scene in one of Medellín’s most iconic cultural venues. The event combines contemporary sounds, an intimate atmosphere, and a closer live music experience, making it an ideal plan for visitors looking for something different during the weekend. The mix of live performances and the artistic setting of Teatro Pablo Tobón Uribe creates a cultural and urban experience strongly connected to Medellín’s current creative scene.
Location: Teatro Pablo Tobón Uribe
Date: May 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Live Salsa Night
Salsa music takes center stage in Medellín with a live night filled with music, dance, and classic Latin atmosphere at Teatro Metropolitano. The event delivers an experience deeply connected to the city’s historic salsa culture, combining live musicians, stage production, and an elegant atmosphere around one of Latin music’s most iconic genres. It becomes one of the most attractive nightlife plans of the weekend for visitors looking for a cultural and musical experience in Medellín.
Location: Teatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez
Date: May 10, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Vintage & Local Design Fair
The Vintage & Local Design Fair brings together independent fashion brands, accessories, decoration, and emerging design proposals in one of El Poblado’s most pleasant urban spaces. The event combines creative entrepreneurship, vintage aesthetics, and an open-air atmosphere, attracting both locals and visitors interested in discovering independent brands and unique products in Medellín. More than a commercial fair, it works as a creative and social gathering that reflects the city’s contemporary urban design scene.
Location: Parque Lineal La Presidenta
Date: May 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM