Feria de Cali

The 69th Feria de Cali is scheduled from December 25 to 30, 2026, in Santiago de Cali, Colombia. Corfecali’s current-edition preview (opens in a new tab) confirms the dates, and the city’s 2026 event overview (opens in a new tab) lists the same six-day run. The organizer describes a program of salsa, dance, local culture and neighborhood events. Follow the official Feria site (opens in a new tab) for schedule and access updates as they are published.

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Salsa, parades and neighborhood gatherings

The Salsódromo is the fair’s signature salsa parade. For 2026, Corfecali says it is working with salsa associations and dance schools on changes to the show. Its preview also says the Agüelulo gathering in Barrio Obrero will run across more days, while casetas are being planned with neighborhoods across Cali. The June preview gives no parade times, routes or complete day-by-day program. Check the organizer’s current news page (opens in a new tab) before choosing which activities to attend.

Feria de Cali is spread across the city. A parade, a neighborhood gathering and a music program may take place in different areas, so leave time for travel between events. Build each day around its listed venue, and use the official schedule to confirm entry conditions and road changes.

A fair rooted in Cali’s musical life

Corfecali traces the fair to the Feria de la Caña and identifies the Salsódromo and the Encuentro de Melómanos y Coleccionistas as symbols that grew with it. The latter is a gathering for music lovers and collectors, alongside the fair’s dance performances. The organizer also says the 69th edition returns to Calle 25 after 68 editions, in tribute to the Feria’s origins. Read Corfecali’s history of the fair (opens in a new tab) for its account of these traditions.

Arriving and getting around

Cali is served by Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport, about 20 km from the city. Colombia Travel lists authorized taxis and private bus services at the arrivals area; it also says no public transport service links the airport with Cali. It names Taxi-Asotaba Service and Expreso Siglo XXI for taxis, plus Rápido Aeropuerto, Líneas del Valle and Expreso Palmira for buses. See its Cali arrival information (opens in a new tab) before your flight, since providers and service details can change.

For trips within Cali, Metro Cali’s MIO system provides the city’s mass transit. Its official MIO App supports route planning and shows buses in real time. Check the MIO route tools (opens in a new tab) on the day you travel, and look for Feria-related detour notices near parade dates.

The event falls during the Christmas holiday period. Once the official program is available, choose lodging with your planned venues in mind and leave room in your schedule for transfers across town. A room near one event may be less convenient for the next day’s program elsewhere in Cali.

Tickets and practical planning

Entry rules depend on the activity. Official parades may use tickets or passes, while neighborhood events can have different access arrangements. In July, Corfecali published an invitation to select a concessionaire (opens in a new tab) to manage ticket and pass sales for the official parades. The notice describes a procurement process, not a public sales portal. Follow current links from Corfecali or the official Feria site (opens in a new tab) and check the conditions for each event before paying. Prices, sellers and timetables from an earlier edition may no longer apply.

Once the final program is published, save it for offline use, note each day’s venue, and check Metro Cali’s travel updates before setting out. If you want to watch a parade, follow its current route and access instructions. For music and neighborhood events, confirm whether the venue requires advance registration or an entry ticket.

Feria de Cali 2026 questions

When is Feria de Cali 2026?

The 69th Feria de Cali is scheduled to run from December 25 to 30, 2026.

Where does the fair take place?

It takes place across Santiago de Cali, Colombia. The exact venues vary by activity, so use the current official program to plan each day.

What is the Salsódromo?

The Salsódromo is Feria de Cali’s salsa parade. Corfecali’s 2026 preview says it is working with salsa associations and dance schools on this edition.

Do all events require tickets?

Access depends on the individual event. Check the organizer’s current ticket and entry information for each parade, concert or neighborhood program.