Peru Event & Entertainment Calendar

Throughout the year countless cultural festivities, religious ceremonies and processions, food fairs, local music festivals and even military parades are celebrated in Peru. Recently the country as well became increasingly popular with international artists that not only visit to see Peru’s principal attractions but also give concerts for their Peruvian fans. And over the past years Peru additionally developed a vivid motor sports scene with regular (off-road) racing events and turned into a recognized venue for international conferences. Adding to that exhibitions, theater, ballet and cinema presentations and events in bars and restaurants there is actually something on for everyone nearly every day. While most big happenings are in and around Lima, lots of festivals, religious celebrations, and events are in other Peruvian cities and in the provinces.

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Culture

Indigenous cultural celebrations and festivals, Peruvian art & craft fairs, circus performances, lifestyle events, contemporary cultural happenings

Festive Days

Special days on which Peru celebrates including non-religious public holidays and national days

Food & Drink

Gastronomic events, festivals and fairs

Nature & Tourism

Tourism weeks, adventure tourism festivals, botanic fairs and events for nature lovers

Religion

Religious festivities, celebrations and processions

15
Aug
2026
Saturday, 15 August 2026
Each year Arequipa, Peru’s second largest city, celebrates its foundation anniversary with the Corso de la Amistad, the Friendship Parade, on August 15.
28
Aug
2026
Friday, 28 August 2026
Peruvian coffee has, as so many other natural products, its own day of celebration in Peru. Since 2008, the fourth Friday of August is dedicated to Peruvian coffee and promoted with tastings, fairs and special offers.
30
Aug
2026
Sunday, 30 August 2026
Saint Rose of Lima, the patron saint of Lima, Peru, the Americas and the Philippines has her own public holiday where the devoted and selfless patroness is honored.
13
Sep
2026
Sunday, 13 September 2026
On the second Sunday in September Peru celebrates the "Dia de la Cocina y Gastronomia Peruana" (the Day of the Peruvian cuisine and gastronomy) recognizing the importance and value of the diverse local cuisine in the country and abroad.
31
Oct
2026
Saturday, 31 October 2026
On October 31, Peru celebrates the Day of the Creole Song (Dia de la Cancion Criolla), an important part of the coastal culture of the country.
01
Nov
2026
Sunday, 01 November 2026
On November 1 and 2, All Saints’ Day and Day of the Dead, Peruvians celebrate the Living and the Dead with a mixture of ancient indigenous traditions and Christians elements.
02
Nov
2026
Monday, 02 November 2026
On November 1 and 2, All Saints’ Day and Day of the Dead, Peruvians celebrate the Living and the Dead with a mixture of ancient indigenous traditions and Christians elements.
08
Dec
2026
Tuesday, 08 December 2026
Peru celebrates the Day of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th as a public holiday.
06
Jan
2027
Wednesday, 06 January 2027
Every year on January 6 Peruvians, just as many other Christians, commemorate the arrival of the Three Wise Men or Three Kings at Jesus’ manger bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
18
Jan
2027
Monday, 18 January 2027
On January 18 Lima, the Peruvian capital, celebrates its birthday with a wide variety of cultural and artistic festivities around town.

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