• COLOMBIATEX DE LAS AMÉRICAS
January 25th to 27th
The most important textile fair in Latin America. Visitors and exhibitors come from all over the world. www.inexmoda.org.co

XX LA MACARENA BULLFIGHTING
January 30th to February 27th
Traditional event celebrating the "fiesta brava" (bullfighting) to raise funds for San Vicente de Paul hospital. International matadores perform in this festival.
www.asotauro.com

XIII INTERNATIONAL ZARZUELA (SPANISH MUSICAL COMEDY)
Season of Medellin April 15th to May 8th

XXI INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF POETRY OF MEDELLIN
July 8th to 17th

COLOMBIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
July 20th

• COLOMBIAMODA
July 26th to 28th
The most important fashion event in Colombia. National and international fashion designers' shows, exhibitions and conferences. www.inexmoda.org.co/colombiamoda2011

FLOWER FESTIVAL
July 31st to August 7th
Traditional event in the city celebrating paisa culture. Different events like concerts and parades are held all over the city.
o Silleteros (flower bearers) parade
o Antique and classic cars parade -Horse parade
o Horse parade
o Arrieros, mulas y fondas (muleteers, mules and stalls) festival
o Silleteritos (little flower bearers) children's parade
o Orchids, birds and flowers exhibition
o Talented women awards
o National trova festival of Medellin
o Open air concerts

XIII INTERNATIONAL OPERA SEASON OF MEDELLIN
August 20th to September 2nd

XV INTERNATIONAL JAZZ AND WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL OF MEDELLIN
September 9th to 18th

BOOK AND CULTURE FESTIVAL
September 10th to 19th

X COLOMBIAN THEATHER FESTIVAL OF MEDELLIN
December 7th

DANCE, MYTHS AND LEGENS PARADE
December 7th
Traditional parade that welcomes Christmas season. Official inauguration of the Christmas lighting along the city river and across the city.