Will Medellín’s Christmas Lights Shine in 2026?
Medellín's Christmas lights have no 2026 opening date yet as El Niño strains Colombia's power grid. Here is what US visitors should know. The post Will Medellín’s Christmas Lights Shine in 2026? appeared first on The Rio Times .
Medellín's annual Christmas lights display, known as the Alumbrados EPM, is a festive attraction that draws thousands of visitors each December. However, the city's mayor has not yet announced an opening date for 2026 due to concerns over the strained energy supply, which has been impacted by El Niño. The lights, operated by Medellín's city-owned utility EPM, feature over 8 million bulbs, 25,000 figures ranging from 1 to 25 meters tall, and 600 kilometers of luminous hose.
They illuminate 61 locations throughout the city, including the city center, 16 comunas, and five rural districts. The centerpiece of the display is a 1.5-kilometer walking route in Parques del Río. In previous years, the lights have run daily from 6:00 p.m. to midnight, with special hours on December 24th and 31st. However, the closing date and exact 2026 schedule have yet to be determined.
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