Medellín from November 2 to 8, 2026
From November 2 to 8, Medellín offers a varied selection of entertainment, cultural activities, and special events. Plaza Mayor will host Expopet Medellín 2026, an exhibition dedicated to pets and animal lovers, as well as Territorio Aguacate, a gathering focused on the avocado industry.
Culture takes center stage with the Medellín Miradas Film Festival, featuring Ibero-American cinema across the city, while Teatro Metropolitano celebrates its anniversary with Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Visitors can also enjoy performances by the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra and concerts celebrating Colombian music.
Expopet Medellín 2026 – An Experience for Animal Lovers
Expopet Medellín 2026 brings a special experience for pet lovers and families to Plaza Mayor. The three-day exhibition will feature brands, entrepreneurs, and animal care professionals showcasing products, services, and innovations in pet well-being. Visitors can explore pet accessories, nutrition, grooming products, and activities focused on responsible pet ownership. An opportunity to discover new trends, enjoy family-friendly experiences, and celebrate the special connection between people and their companion animals.
Location: Plaza Mayor Medellín, Convention and Exhibition Center.
Date: To be confirmed. The organizer's website lists November 27–29, 2026.
Time: To be confirmed.
Miradas Medellín 2026 – Ibero-American Film Festival
Miradas Medellín 2026 transforms the city into a meeting point for cinema, creativity, and contemporary storytelling. The festival's sixth edition features more than 70 audiovisual works, including feature films, short films, and expanded cinema experiences from Colombia and across Ibero-America. Screenings, filmmaker conversations, and cultural activities will take place at 16 venues, including the Medellín Museum of Modern Art, Teatro Pablo Tobón Uribe, and Parque de los Deseos. With free admission, the festival offers visitors a chance to discover Medellín's creative scene and enjoy an enriching cultural experience.
Location: Various cultural venues in Medellín and the Aburrá Valley.
Date: Tuesday, November 3 – Sunday, November 8, 2026
Time: Varies by screening. The opening screening is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, at 6:30 PM, at Teatro Pablo Tobón Uribe.
Admission: Free, subject to each venue's capacity.
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony – Teatro Metropolitano's 39th Anniversary
Medellín's Teatro Metropolitano celebrates its 39th anniversary with a special performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, one of the most celebrated masterpieces in classical music. The concert brings together the National Symphony Orchestra of Colombia and the National Choir of Colombia, conducted by Juan Pablo Valencia-Heredia, alongside acclaimed soloists Betty Garcés, Ana Mora, Andrés Sánchez-Joglar, and Valeriano Lanchas. The performance features the iconic Ode to Joy, a powerful musical expression of unity and human fraternity. Combining a full symphony orchestra, an exceptional choir, and outstanding soloists, this anniversary concert offers visitors a memorable cultural experience at one of Medellín's most prestigious performing arts venues.
Location: Teatro Metropolitano de Medellín - José Gutierrez Gómez.
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – doors open at 6:00 PM.
Minimum age: 5+.
Arelys Henao – 30 Years of Musical History
Acclaimed Colombian singer Arelys Henao celebrates 30 years of her musical career with a special concert in Medellín. Known as The Queen of Colombian Popular Music, she will perform a selection of the songs that have defined her career, including Señor Prohibido, Amor de Ley, ¿Quién eres tú?, and Lo Pasado, Pisado. The show will feature a special stage production and guest performers, celebrating three decades of music about love, heartbreak, and resilience. An opportunity for international visitors to discover one of Antioquia's most distinctive musical traditions while enjoying one of Medellín's standout concerts of the week.
Location: La Macarena, Medellín.
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM, according to TaquillaLive. Doors open at 5:00 PM.
Minimum age: 18+.