{
  "id": 13670728,
  "title": "Cali Salsa Fair Runs 25 to 30 December 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/cali-salsa-fair-runs-25-to-30-december-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T07:16:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/feria-de-cali-salsa-fair-25-30-december-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colombia's largest salsa party, the Feria de Cali 2026, will run from December 25th to December 30th, 2026, in Cali. This six-day street festival celebrates the city's fast and acrobatic salsa style, marking its 69th edition. Organized by Corfecali, the city's fair corporation, the event aims to economically reactivate Cali after the devastating earthquake that struck the city on August 10, 2026, killing 154 people and injuring 1,657 others. Despite the earthquake's impact, the mayor, Alejandro Eder, announced the fair would go ahead, stating, \"Cali needs to recover and also to get moving again.\" The detailed programme, venues, and prices for paid events have not yet been published, but the Alcaldía de Cali's official events calendar confirms the dates. The Salsódromo, a parade of salsa dancers, is expected to run along the Autopista Suroriental, as it did in 2025. The 2025 edition saw 87% hotel occupancy and featured paid concerts with artists like Marc Anthony and El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. While the 2026 fair's full programme and specific details are yet to be announced, visitors are advised to book flights and hotels early, as Christmas week is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. The US Department of State recommends reevaluating travel to Colombia due to crime concerns, particularly regarding robberies involving street-hailed taxis. Visitors are advised to use ride apps or dispatched taxis and to exercise caution if traveling outside Cali.",
  "summary": "The Feria de Cali 2026, Colombia's big salsa fair, runs 25 to 30 December, Cali's city hall says. The full programme and paid-event prices are not out yet. The post Cali Salsa Fair Runs 25 to 30 December 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .",
  "key_points": [
    "Feria de Cali 2026 runs Dec 25-30, 2026, in Cali",
    "Marks 69th edition, aims to revive post-earthquake economy",
    "Mayor Alejandro Eder confirms fair despite earthquake impact"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}