About Feria de Cali (Cali Fair)
The Feria de Cali, or Cali Fair, is the biggest annual celebration in Cali, Colombia — a city so devoted to its signature music that it is known worldwide as the "salsa capital." First held in 1957, the fair turns the end-of-year week into a citywide festival of salsa music and dance, drawing local crowds and visitors from across Colombia and beyond for concerts, parades and parties.
The fair's headline event is the Salsódromo, a spectacular opening parade in which more than a thousand dancers from the city's salsa schools perform along a packed route. Across the following days the programme includes the Cali Viejo carnival, horseback parades (cabalgata), the Superconcierto and dozens of orchestra performances, plus neighbourhood verbenas where families gather to dance late into the night.
The Feria de Cali traditionally runs in the last week of December, opening around December 25, though the exact dates are set each year by the organisers. The countdown above tracks the days until the next fair — add it to your own page to follow the build-up to Cali's great salsa celebration.
Upcoming dates
| 2026 | Friday, December 25, 2026next |
| 2027 | Saturday, December 25, 2027 |
| 2028 | Monday, December 25, 2028 |
| 2029 | Tuesday, December 25, 2029 |
| 2030 | Wednesday, December 25, 2030 |
FAQ
When is the Feria de Cali?
It is held in the last week of December, traditionally opening around December 25 and running for about six days. The precise dates are confirmed each year by the organiser, Corfecali.
Why is the Feria de Cali celebrated?
It celebrates Cali's identity as the world's salsa capital and caps off the year with music and dance. The fair has been a city tradition since its first edition in 1957.
What is the Salsódromo?
The Salsódromo is the fair's signature opening parade, in which more than a thousand dancers from Cali's salsa academies perform along a route lined with spectators.
Where is the Feria de Cali held?
Throughout the city of Cali, the capital of the Valle del Cauca department in southwestern Colombia, with events spread across stadiums, streets and neighbourhoods.