Medellín Has 1,000 Performers on Stage This Week, in 23 Theatres
More than a thousand performers are working across 23 Medellín theatres until the end of August. Most of the city does not know it. The post Medellín Has 1,000 Performers on Stage This Week, in 23 Theatres appeared first on The Rio Times .
The 22nd Fiesta de las Artes Escénicas is currently underway in Medellín, Colombia, from 21 to 29 August 2026. This city-wide performing arts festival features over 1,000 artists performing in 23 theatres and other venues. Organized by Medellín en Escena, a network of independent local theatres, the festival spans theatre, dance, circus, and street performance.
It is not aimed at tourists, with most of its events in Spanish and inexpensive by international standards. Tickets are sold at individual venues, and English-language programs are limited. The festival is a celebration for Medellín residents, offering a unique cultural experience.
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