Costeñita Fest 2026 is a festival in Cartagena celebrating Afro-Colombian and Afro-Caribbean heritage. This event, organized by Orilla Caribe and the Vacilao collective, brings together picó music, salsa brava, Afrobeat, traditional cuisine guided by matriarchs, Afro-Colombian entrepreneurial ventures, and critical discussions. Held on Calle de la Media Luna, the festival offers an experience of dance, reflection, and cultural resistance, coinciding with African Heritage Month and the recognition of champeta as cultural heritage.
Costeñita Fest 2026 is a festival in Cartagena celebrating Afro-Colombian and Afro-Caribbean heritage. This event, organized by Orilla Caribe and the Vacilao collective, brings together picó music, salsa brava, Afrobeat, traditional cuisine guided by matriarchs, Afro-Colombian entrepreneurial ventures, and critical discussions. Held on Calle de la Media Luna, the festival offers an experience of dance, reflection, and cultural resistance, coinciding with African Heritage Month and the recognition of champeta as cultural heritage.
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