Peru Event & Entertainment Calendar

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.

Upcoming Events in Peru

Gastronomic events, festivals and fairs

Religion

Religious festivities, celebrations and processions

Culture

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

Sport

Important sport events from marathons to hiking to surfing to rafting to fishing to mountain biking to motorsports

Festive Days

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

Peruvian Coffee Day celebration

Friday, 22 August 2025
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.

Saint Rose of Lima celebration

Saturday, 30 August 2025
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

Day of the Peruvian cuisine and gastronomy celebrations

Sunday, 14 September 2025
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.

Day of the Creole Song

Friday, 31 October 2025
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.

All Saints’ Day and Day of the Dead celebration in Peru

Saturday, 01 November 2025
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.

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