Festivals
2026 Calendar
Villa de Leyva is well known for its vibrant festivals. Here, you’ll find a curated guide to help you plan your visit around the town’s most iconic celebrations.
Villa Letras Festival
February 25–28, 2026
​A renowned literary and cultural festival in Villa de Leyva, Boyacá, celebrating literature, history, art, music, and gastronomy. It serves as a meeting point for authors and readers, transforming the town into a lively cultural hub with talks, discussions, and artistic events.
Astronomy Festival
March 20-22, 2026
Villa de Leyva’s Astronomy Festival is Colombia’s leading scientific outreach and astro-tourism event, held annually in March to take advantage of its clear skies. Over a weekend, the Main Square fills with professional and amateur telescopes for observing planets and constellations, while promoting awareness of light pollution.
Coffee Festival
May 15–17, 2026
The Villa de Leyva Coffee Festival (Coffee Fest) is a standout event celebrating coffee culture, specialty coffee brands, and producers. It features professional tastings, latte art workshops, farm tours, and signature beverage experiences.
Jazz Festival
June 25–29, 2026
​VillaJazz Fest is an internationally recognized jazz event held annually in Villa de Leyva. It combines concerts by national and international artists with educational activities in the Main Square. The festival honors Colombian jazz, promoting musical fusion, cultural tourism, and social transformation.
Kite Festival
August 14–16, 2026
The Wind and Kite Festival in Villa de Leyva is one of Colombia’s most important cultural and recreational events, held annually in mid-August. The sky fills with colorful kites in a vibrant celebration enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.
Tree Festival
October 10–12, 2026
The National Tree Festival is a major biodiversity and cultural event held in October. It transforms the Main Square into a large plant fair, featuring tree and plant sales, environmental workshops, talks, live music, and family-friendly activities that promote ecological awareness.
Film Festival
November 13–15, 2026
The Villa del Cine Festival is an international film event focused on independent cinema, audience development, and innovation. For several days, streets and theaters become spaces for screenings, workshops, and virtual reality experiences, highlighting short films and debut features.
Festival of Lights
December 5–7, 2026
The Villa de Leyva Festival of Lights is a famous Colombian Christmas celebration centered around the Day of the Little Candles. The Main Square is illuminated with lanterns and a professional fireworks show, attracting thousands of visitors to kick off the holiday season.
This is a quick guide to Villa de Leyva’s main festivals. For a complete list of events, please visit the official website of the Villa de Leyva Town Hall.