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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Festive Days

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

Religion

Religious festivities, celebrations and processions

Food & Drink

Gastronomic events, festivals and fairs

Culture

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

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Jan
2026
Sunday, 18 January 2026
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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Jan
2026
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
The Town of Caraz, Huaylas near Huaraz in Ancash
Each January 20 the small town of Caraz, Huaylas near Huaraz in Ancash celebrates the town’s patron saint, the Virgin of Chiquinquirá, a title for the Virgin Mary in South America.
07
Feb
2026
Saturday, 07 February 2026
Pisco Sour, Peru’s National Drink, has its own day of celebration on the first Saturday of February.
14
Feb
2026
Saturday, 14 February 2026
Just like in numerous countries around the globe, on February 14 Peru celebrates Valentine’s Day, the day of love, romance and passion.
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Mar
2026
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Since 2008 Peru celebrates its nearly 73,000 in the National Artisan Register (RNA) inscribed and countless non-registered artisans and crafts(wo)men with the Dia del Artesano Peruano, the Day of the Peruvian Artisan, on March 19, Saint Joseph’s Day.
05
Apr
2026
Sunday, 05 April 2026
Around the globe the celebration of Easter, so the commemoration of Jesus’s crucifixion, burial and resurrection from the dead, is the most important festivity in the yearly calendar for Christians; Peru, where over 80% of the population is catholic is no exception.
01
May
2026
Friday, 01 May 2026
As in many countries around the globe, Peru commemorates the labor movement and the achievement of workers’ rights on May 1.
01
May
2026
Friday, 01 May 2026
Each year between April 29 and May 2 - with May 1 being the central day - Arequipa celebrates its patron saint, the Virgin of Chapi with the largest religious festivity in the area.
03
May
2026
Sunday, 03 May 2026
The Festival of the Crosses, also known as Cruces de Mayo (May Crosses Festival), was introduced to Peru by the Spaniards and is celebrated in Peru mostly in towns in the Andean highlands on May 3.
10
May
2026
Sunday, 10 May 2026
Mother’s Day in Peru is celebrated on the second Sunday in May; and Peruvians are extremely enthusiastic about honoring and praising their moms dedicating themselves to make this day extra special.

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