From Halloween weekend in the capital and Bocas del Toro to a big November in
Panama City, this is a verified, curated calendar for residents, relocators,
investors, and visitors. Mr. Vegas headlines a Halloween-night show at Downtown
Amador on Saturday, the InterNations Masquerade opens the weekend Friday at Tío
Navaja in El Cangrejo, and the Ad Sidera Semper festival brings boutique music and
art to La Coralina on Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro, from Friday. Looking ahead, Soda
Stereo's Ecos tour hits the Arena Roberto Durán on November 18. We check each listing
against official organizers, venues, and ticketing sources and update the calendar as
dates change.
Last updated: October 26, 2026 (Panama time). Times and prices change, so confirm details with organizers.
What is happening in Panama this week?
This week, October 26 through November 1, 2026, is a Halloween-heavy stretch across Panama. The
party starts Friday, October 30: the InterNations Masquerade takes over Tío Navaja on Vía
Argentina in El Cangrejo, Panama City, the Ad Sidera Semper festival opens at La Coralina on
Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro, and Panama Relocation Tours starts its weeklong rolling seminar.
Saturday, October 31, brings Mr. Vegas to Downtown Amador on the Amador Causeway in Panama City,
Rhye's acoustic show in Bocas del Toro, and the Ño Kribo Nagua Dress Parade in Bocas Town, plus
the weekly markets. Sunday, November 1, features Candlelight's Disney Princess tribute at Teatro
Amador in Casco Antiguo. Looking ahead, November brings the patriotic holidays, the 50th Maratón
Internacional de Panama on the 15th, Soda Stereo's Ecos tour at the Arena Roberto Durán on the
18th, and the Christmas lights switch-on on November 29.
Editor's picks
Featured Panama Events
Concerts & Live MusicNOV 18
Soda Stereo, Ecos Tour
Arena Roberto Durán, Panama City, Panama
Soda Stereo's Ecos tour brings Charly Alberti and Zeta Bosio to the Arena Roberto Durán in Panama City, Panama, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 8 p.m. The show pairs the surviving members with a technological recreation of the late Gustavo Cerati, revisiting one of Latin rock's most influential catalogs. Tickets are sold through TicketPlus. It is the biggest rock booking of the autumn in the capital and a strong reason to be in Panama City in November.
8 p.m. Tickets via TicketPlus
Final stop of the tour's Central America leg; Charly Alberti and Zeta Bosio perform alongside a technological recreation of the late Gustavo Cerati.
Downtown Amador, Amador Causeway, Panama City, Panama
Jamaican dancehall artist Mr. Vegas headlines a Halloween-night show on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Downtown Amador on the Amador Causeway, Panama City, Panama. The waterfront entertainment district pairs the concert with the capital's holiday-weekend mood, and the causeway's restaurants and the nearby marina keep the area lively before and after the show. Showtime is about 9 p.m.; ticket and entry details are published through the venue's official channels closer to the date.
Ad Sidera Semper, Bocas del Toro's boutique music, art, and wellness festival, returns for its fifth edition from Friday, October 30, through Thursday, November 5, 2026, at La Coralina on Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro, Panama. The intimate gathering of about 500 guests brings electronic and acoustic music, art, workshops, and nature programming to a private Caribbean site, with Rhye's exclusive JOY TOUR (Acoustic) performance on October 31. Community workshops run from October 23. It is a distinctive reason to visit the islands, and a window into Bocas del Toro's creative community.
Main festival October 30 to November 5; workshops from October 23 Tickets via the festival's official site
5th edition; an intimate festival of about 500 guests and more than 20 artists. Rhye performs October 31.
The International Marathon of Panama celebrates its 50th edition on Sunday, November 15, 2026, in Panama City, Panama. Distances include 42K, 21K, 10K, and 5K, drawing runners from around the world. Supporters line the course, and a finish that has become a fixture of Panama's autumn sports calendar. It lands squarely in the patriotic month of November, so expect hotels to fill quickly. Registration runs through the race's official site.
Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández, Panama City, Panama
Marc Anthony headlines the Homenaje al Día de las Madres concert at the Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández, Panama City, Panama, on Monday, December 7, 2026, the eve of Panama's Mother's Day. He shares the bill with Wisin, Eddy Herrera, and Los Rabanes, in one of the biggest Latin shows of the year in the capital. Tickets from about US$29 are sold through Panatickets. The stadium is the country's largest venue, drawing crowds from across Panama.
International electronic producer and DJ Maceo Plex headlines Late Night Music at Aurora at Soho City Center, Panama City, Panama, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, alongside KEENE. Known for melodic techno and house that packs dance floors worldwide, he is one of the bigger electronic bookings to hit the capital this year. For visitors weighing where the capital's modern nightlife happens, it is a strong look at the scene around Calle 50.
The week is all about Halloween. Los 33 opens it Thursday at Rock & Folk on Calle Uruguay,
then Friday brings the InterNations Masquerade at Tío Navaja in El Cangrejo, the Ad Sidera
Semper festival at La Coralina in Bocas del Toro, and the start of Panama Relocation Tours'
rolling seminar. Saturday is the big night: Mr. Vegas at Downtown Amador, Rhye at La Coralina,
the Ño Kribo Nagua Dress Parade and the Buena Vista kids party in Bocas Town. Candlelight's
Disney Princess closes the weekend Sunday at Teatro Amador in Casco Antiguo, while the weekly
markets in Bocas del Toro, the capital, and the highlands keep their rhythm. Weekend picks get
their own treatment in the next section.
Farmers & Artisan MarketsTUE OCT 20
Boquete Tuesday Market
Tap Out, Bajo Boquete, Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama
One of the friendliest weekly gatherings in Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama, the Tuesday Market brings farmers, bakers, artisans, and expats together each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon, currently at Tap Out in Bajo Boquete. It is a casual social market where you can pick up fresh mountain produce, local cheese, coffee, and handmade goods while getting to know the community. For anyone considering life in the Chiriquí Highlands, it is also a low-pressure way to experience the day-to-day rhythm of Boquete, Panama.
Calle Interamericana (Pan-American Highway), Playa Coronado, Chame, Panamá Oeste, Panama
Coronado's Thursday Marketplace fills the Calle Interamericana in Playa Coronado, Panama, every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., just off the Pan-American Highway. Vendors sell produce, prepared food, regional crafts, and more. It has become the social anchor of the Pacific beach corridor. It is an easy morning outing for residents of Coronado, Nueva Gorgona, San Carlos, and the surrounding beach towns. Visitors get a useful feel for daily life along Panama's Pacific coast.
Amigos de Animales building, Alto Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama
Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, the Community Market sets up in Alto Boquete at the Amigos de Animales building. It is a short walk from central Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama. Expect local produce, baked goods, crafts, and a steady stream of residents and relocators catching up over coffee. Volunteers run the market, which supports animal-rescue work. It is one of the best weekly chances to meet the expat community of Boquete.
La Rana Dorada, Panama City, Panama (venue confirmed on the Eventbrite listing)
Every Friday at 7 p.m., Panama City Social hosts the Social and Language Exchange at La Rana Dorada, a craft brewery in Panama City, Panama. The weekly meetup brings together residents, expats, and travelers to make new friends and practice languages in a relaxed setting. It is one of the most dependable ways for newcomers and relocators to meet the international community in the capital. RSVP through the Eventbrite listing, which confirms the exact location each week.
Why go: Friday night language exchange and new friends at La Rana Dorada, the easiest expat meetup in the capital.
Saturday mornings, Central Park comes alive with the Bocas Town Farmers Market in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Local growers and bakers offer island produce, tropical fruit, homemade bread, and crafts line the shaded park. It is a small friendly market with a genuine Caribbean rhythm, suited to residents, boaters, and travelers. Its size varies with the season, but it remains one of the best ways to meet the community of Bocas Town.
Why go: Island produce, fresh bread, and genuine Caribbean rhythm in Bocas Town's Central Park on Saturday morning.
Flamenco Marina area, Amador Causeway, Panama City, Panama
Sundays on the Amador Causeway, Panama City, Panama, the Flamenco Marina area hosts a flea and souvenir market. It typically runs from about 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors offer crafts, textiles, hats, and keepsakes with sea breezes and views across the bay of Panama. Pair it with a walk or cycle along the causeway, close to the waterfront neighborhoods of Panama City. It is a favorite with families and visitors alike.
Why go: Sunday crafts and keepsakes on the Amador Causeway, easy to pair with a walk or bike ride along the bay.
Rock & Folk (Rock&Folk PTY), Calle Uruguay, Panama City, Panama
Venezuelan rock band Los 33 brings its mix of rock, ska, and Latin rhythm to Rock & Folk, a long-running live music bar on Calle Uruguay in Panama City, Panama, on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The band has drawn a loyal following across Latin America with catchy, socially aware songs. The venue sits in El Cangrejo, one of the capital's liveliest neighborhoods for bars and nightlife. A good pick for an easy weeknight out while you get to know the city.
Tío Navaja, Vía Argentina, El Cangrejo, Panama City, Panama
InterNations Panama City hosts its annual Masquerade on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Tio Navaja on Via Argentina in Panama City, Panama. The mask-and-costume party is the expat community's signature Halloween-weekend evening, with music, networking, and plenty of creativity in the El Cangrejo dining district. It is a relaxed, social way for newcomers and long-term residents to meet the international community before the holiday weekend. Tickets are limited and sold through InterNations, which also shares the dress code and start time with members.
Why go: The expat community's signature Halloween-weekend party: the InterNations Masquerade at Tío Navaja on Vía Argentina, El Cangrejo, Panama City, on Friday, October 30, at 7:30 p.m.
Panama City, Boquete, and the Pacific beach corridor, Panama
Panama Relocation Tours runs weeklong rolling seminars through Panama City, the Boquete highlands, and the Coronado beach corridor in Panama. The October 30 to November 6, 2026, session is sold out, and the organizer keeps waitlists open for future dates published on its official site. The tours combine live presentations, area visits, and question-and-answer time aimed at North American and other international relocators comparing Panama's top markets. For a structured first look at where to live, it is a practical resource worth joining a waitlist for.
Ad Sidera Semper, Bocas del Toro's boutique music, art, and wellness festival, returns for its fifth edition from Friday, October 30, through Thursday, November 5, 2026, at La Coralina on Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro, Panama. The intimate gathering of about 500 guests brings electronic and acoustic music, art, workshops, and nature programming to a private Caribbean site, with Rhye's exclusive JOY TOUR (Acoustic) performance on October 31. Community workshops run from October 23. It is a distinctive reason to visit the islands, and a window into Bocas del Toro's creative community.
Why go: Bocas del Toro's boutique music and art festival opens Friday, October 30, at La Coralina on Isla Colón, with about 500 guests, workshops, and Rhye's acoustic show on Halloween.
Fever's Candlelight series presents a Disney Princess tribute at Teatro Amador in Casco Antiguo, Panama City, Panama, on Sunday, November 1, 2026. A live string ensemble performs beloved Disney themes in the restored theater, lit entirely by candlelight. The format draws families, couples, and classical crossover fans, and the venue is one of the city's most atmospheric. Candlelight concerts continue at Teatro Amador through late November.
Why go: Candlelight's Disney Princess tribute fills the restored Teatro Amador in Casco Antiguo, Panama City, with a string ensemble on Friday, October 30, and Sunday, November 1.
Filthy Friday is the weekly dance party in Bocas Town on Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro, Panama, held every Friday with local and visiting DJs and a crowd that mixes residents, travelers, and expats. It is one of the easiest ways to experience the island's social scene beyond the beach. The party is confirmed for Fridays from October 30 through late November 2026; check the organizer's site for the venue and lineup.
Downtown Amador, Amador Causeway, Panama City, Panama
Jamaican dancehall artist Mr. Vegas headlines a Halloween-night show on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Downtown Amador on the Amador Causeway, Panama City, Panama. The waterfront entertainment district pairs the concert with the capital's holiday-weekend mood, and the causeway's restaurants and the nearby marina keep the area lively before and after the show. Showtime is about 9 p.m.; ticket and entry details are published through the venue's official channels closer to the date.
Why go: Halloween night on the Amador Causeway: Jamaican dancehall star Mr. Vegas headlines the Dance Halloween 2026 Festival at Downtown Amador, Panama City, Panama, on Saturday, October 31, from about 9 p.m.
La Coralina Island House, Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro, Panama
Canadian singer-songwriter Rhye brings his warm, soulful sound to La Coralina Island House on Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro, Panama, on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as part of the Ad Sidera Semper festival's JOY TOUR (Acoustic) program. The intimate Caribbean island setting makes it a relaxed Halloween-night alternative to the capital's parties. Showtime is listed at 7 p.m.; tickets and final details are published through the festival's official channels.
Why go: An intimate acoustic set at La Coralina Island House on Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro, on Saturday, October 31, as part of the Ad Sidera Semper festival's JOY TOUR (Acoustic) program.
The Ño Kribo Nagua Dress Parade celebrates the traditional colorful nagua dress of Ngäbe-Buglé women on Calle 3a in Bocas Town, Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro, Panama, on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The parade brings together the indigenous community of the Ño Kribo region and island visitors in a bright, family-friendly display of dress, music, and pride. It is one of the most distinctive cultural moments in Bocas this Halloween weekend.
Why go: A colorful celebration of Ngäbe-Buglé traditional dress in Bocas Town on Saturday, October 31, and a highlight of the island's Halloween weekend.
Buena Vista restaurant, Bocas Town, Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro, Panama
Buena Vista in Bocas Town, Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro, Panama, hosts its 22nd annual Kids Halloween Party on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The street in front of the restaurant closes for trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and prizes, with local and expat families celebrating together in the afternoon. It is the island's friendliest family event of Halloween weekend, and costumes are required for the little ones.
Why go: Bocas Town's long-running family Halloween tradition: trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and prizes in the street outside Buena Vista on Saturday afternoon.
Hand-picked from the verified calendar, each with a reason to attend. Halloween weekend spreads
across two coasts: Mr. Vegas headlines Downtown Amador in Panama City on Saturday night, the
InterNations Masquerade opens the weekend Friday at Tío Navaja, and in Bocas del Toro the Ad
Sidera Semper festival, Rhye's acoustic set at La Coralina, the Ño Kribo Nagua Dress Parade, and
the Buena Vista kids party fill the island. Candlelight's Disney Princess closes the weekend
Sunday at Teatro Amador in Casco Antiguo, while the Bocas Town Farmers Market and the Flamenco
Marina flea market keep their Saturday and Sunday rhythm.
Culture & CommunityFRI OCT 30
InterNations Panama City Masquerade 2026
Tío Navaja, Vía Argentina, El Cangrejo, Panama City, Panama
The expat community's signature Halloween-weekend party: the InterNations Masquerade at Tío Navaja on Vía Argentina, El Cangrejo, Panama City, on Friday, October 30, at 7:30 p.m.
Bocas del Toro's boutique music and art festival opens Friday, October 30, at La Coralina on Isla Colón, with about 500 guests, workshops, and Rhye's acoustic show on Halloween.
Candlelight's Disney Princess tribute fills the restored Teatro Amador in Casco Antiguo, Panama City, with a string ensemble on Friday, October 30, and Sunday, November 1.
Downtown Amador, Amador Causeway, Panama City, Panama
Halloween night on the Amador Causeway: Jamaican dancehall star Mr. Vegas headlines the Dance Halloween 2026 Festival at Downtown Amador, Panama City, Panama, on Saturday, October 31, from about 9 p.m.
La Coralina Island House, Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro, Panama
An intimate acoustic set at La Coralina Island House on Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro, on Saturday, October 31, as part of the Ad Sidera Semper festival's JOY TOUR (Acoustic) program.
Buena Vista restaurant, Bocas Town, Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro, Panama
Bocas Town's long-running family Halloween tradition: trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and prizes in the street outside Buena Vista on Saturday afternoon.
What concerts and major events are coming to Panama? November is the patriotic month: the Feria
de la Cultura y el Folclore Nacional fills Las Tablas from the 2nd, Independence Day
celebrations run from the 3rd, and San Carlos marks its foundation on the 4th. The 50th Maratón
Internacional de Panama returns on the 15th, Soda Stereo's Ecos tour lands at the Arena Roberto
Durán on the 18th, Maceo Plex headlines Aurora at Soho City Center on the 21st, Testament,
Municipal Waste, and Immolation bring a thrash bill to Megápolis on the 25th, and Omar Courtz
plays the Estadio Emilio Royo on the 26th. The Feria Nacional del Agro y la Ganadería fills
Chiriquí from the 20th to the 29th, and the Alumbrado Navideño lights switch on November 29.
December closes the year with Marc Anthony's Mother's Day tribute at the Rommel Fernández
stadium on the 7th, Rawayana on the 10th, the Ballet Nacional's El Cascanueces at the Teatro
Nacional from the 5th to the 13th, and the Christmas parade on the 19th.
Festivals & Fairs
Feria de la Cultura y el Folclore Nacional
Las Tablas, Los Santos Province, Azuero Peninsula, Panama
The Feria de la Cultura y el Folclore Nacional runs Monday, November 2, through Sunday, November 8, 2026, in Las Tablas, Los Santos Province, Panama. Panama's most tradition-rich region shows off typical dress, tamborito dance, mejorana music, and local crafts during the patriotic holiday week. It is a deep cultural look at the Azuero Peninsula for anyone comparing Panama's regions, and it sits a manageable drive from the Pacific beach corridor.
Multi-day fair
A major Azuero folk festival; confirm the daily program with the organizers.
November is Panama's patriotic month. Four civic dates anchor the season: Tuesday, November 3, Separation Day, commemorating Panama's separation from Colombia in 1903; Wednesday, November 4, Flag Day; Tuesday, November 10, the First Cry of Independence from Los Santos; and Saturday, November 28, Independence from Spain. Panama City, Panama, marks each with parades, flag ceremonies, and civic programming. Roads close early across the capital, so plan ahead when visiting or showing property.
Fiesta de San Carlos Borromeo & Fundación de San Carlos
San Carlos, Panamá Oeste, Panama
San Carlos, Panamá Oeste, Panama, celebrates its foundation and the feast of San Carlos Borromeo on Wednesday, November 4, and Thursday, November 5, 2026, with civic parades and community events in the Pacific beach corridor. The date also coincides with Panama's National Symbols Day. About 11 kilometers west of Coronado, it is an easy, local way to experience patriotic-month Panama away from the capital.
Civic and religious events, parades, and community programming Free
San Carlos marks November 4 as a triple date: the district's founding, the patron-saint feast of San Carlos Borromeo, and Panama's National Symbols Day.
Panama City, Boquete, and the Pacific beach corridor, Panama
Your Panama Relocation Experience runs an all-inclusive 8-day, 7-night relocation program from Friday, November 13, through Friday, November 20, 2026, moving through Panama City, the Boquete highlands, and the Pacific beach corridor in Panama. The small-group VIP format combines presentations, area visits, and hands-on guidance for international buyers and relocators comparing Panama's top markets. Space is limited to about 10 spots, so early inquiry is worthwhile. It is a structured, high-touch complement to the free information on this site.
8-day, 7-night program Limited to about 10 spots; details on the organizer's site
VIP relocation program; about 10 spots per session
Terrazas de Teatro Escondido, Albrook, Panama City, Panama
Mexican rock band Genitallica brings its irreverent, ska-inflected rock to Terrazas de Teatro Escondido in Albrook, Panama City, Panama, on Friday, November 13, 2026. Known for sharp lyrics and an energetic live show, the band has a devoted following across Latin America. Tickets start around US$50 through TicketPlus. The open-air venue near the Albrook bus terminal makes it an easy night out for anyone exploring the capital's music scene.
Evening show; confirm the schedule on TicketPlus Tickets from about US$50 via TicketPlus
The International Marathon of Panama celebrates its 50th edition on Sunday, November 15, 2026, in Panama City, Panama. Distances include 42K, 21K, 10K, and 5K, drawing runners from around the world. Supporters line the course, and a finish that has become a fixture of Panama's autumn sports calendar. It lands squarely in the patriotic month of November, so expect hotels to fill quickly. Registration runs through the race's official site.
Expatsi runs a Panama scouting trip from Sunday, November 15, through Sunday, November 22, 2026, moving through Panama City, Coronado, and Boquete in Panama. The small-group program mixes area visits, lifestyle briefings, and time to compare the capital, the Pacific beach corridor, and the Chiriquí Highlands. Pricing starts around US$2,999 per person, with full details on the organizer's site. It is a structured complement to the free research on this site for anyone weighing a move.
8-day scouting program From about US$2,999 per person (US$4,749 per couple); details on the organizer's site
Soda Stereo's Ecos tour brings Charly Alberti and Zeta Bosio to the Arena Roberto Durán in Panama City, Panama, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 8 p.m. The show pairs the surviving members with a technological recreation of the late Gustavo Cerati, revisiting one of Latin rock's most influential catalogs. Tickets are sold through TicketPlus. It is the biggest rock booking of the autumn in the capital and a strong reason to be in Panama City in November.
8 p.m. Tickets via TicketPlus
Final stop of the tour's Central America leg; Charly Alberti and Zeta Bosio perform alongside a technological recreation of the late Gustavo Cerati.
Live and Invest Overseas, the Panama City, Panama-based publisher, runs its virtual Offshore Wealth Summit on Wednesday, November 18, and Thursday, November 19, 2026. The online format covers international investing, residency, and living-abroad strategy from a team rooted in Panama. It suits investors and relocators who want expert briefings without travel. Registration and schedule details are published on the organizer's site.
Online sessions, November 18 and 19 Details on the organizer's site
Online summit from the Panama City-based Live and Invest Overseas team.
Chiriquí Province, Panama (venue to be confirmed by organizers)
The Feria Nacional del Agro y la Ganadería, Panama's national agriculture and livestock fair, is scheduled for Friday, November 20, through Sunday, November 29, 2026, in Chiriquí Province, Panama. It is one of the country's most important agricultural gatherings, with livestock competitions, farm exhibits, regional food, and live music. The exact venue for the 2026 edition has not yet been officially confirmed, so check the organizers' channels before planning. It pairs well with a stay in the Chiriquí Highlands around David, Boquete, or Volcán, Panama.
Multi-day fair
The venue for the 2026 edition has not yet been officially confirmed.
American death-metal band Dying Fetus plays Rock&Folk PTY in Panama City, Panama, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 7 p.m., during its Latin American tour. Known for technical, groove-heavy death metal, the band has built a loyal international following over more than two decades. The intimate club setting is a favorite of the capital's metal scene. Tickets and entry details are handled through the venue's and promoter's channels.
International electronic producer and DJ Maceo Plex headlines Late Night Music at Aurora at Soho City Center, Panama City, Panama, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, alongside KEENE. Known for melodic techno and house that packs dance floors worldwide, he is one of the bigger electronic bookings to hit the capital this year. For visitors weighing where the capital's modern nightlife happens, it is a strong look at the scene around Calle 50.
Megápolis Convention Center, Avenida Balboa, Panama City, Panama
Thrash-metal veterans Testament headline the Megápolis Convention Center on Avenida Balboa, Panama City, Panama, on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, with Municipal Waste and Immolation as support. It is one of the heaviest bills of the year in the capital, and the bayfront convention center is easy to reach from Punta Pacifica, Bella Vista, and El Cangrejo, Panama. Tickets from about US$64 are sold through TicketPlus, and doors are at 7 p.m.
The Feria de San Andres closes the Chiriqui region's agricultural fair season from Thursday, November 26, through Monday, November 30, 2026, in San Andres de Bugaba, Chiriqui, Panama. Livestock and farm exhibits mix with carnival rides, live music, regional food, and the patronal feast, with the main celebration on Sunday, November 29. For those spending the late-November patriotic weekend in western Panama, it is a relaxed regional outing with genuine local character and a good complement to a Chiriqui Highlands stay.
Puerto Rican urban-music artist Omar Courtz headlines the Estadio Emilio Royo in Panama City, Panama, on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 9 p.m. The show lands in the patriotic-month holiday stretch, when the capital is already buzzing. Tickets range from about US$25 to US$170 across six tiers through Panatickets, with several tiers sold out. It is one of the bigger Latin concerts of the late-November season in Panama.
9 p.m. Tickets from about US$25 to US$170 via Panatickets
Several ticket tiers were already sold out when this calendar was updated.
More than 35 public spaces across Panama City, Panama
Panama City's official Christmas lights program, Alumbrado Navideno, switches on Sunday, November 29, 2026, lighting Parque Urraca, the Cinta Costera, and more than 35 public spaces across the capital, including the tree at the Edificio Hatillo city hall. The displays are free and run nightly through the season, making the bayfront walk a favorite evening outing for residents and visitors alike. The Alcaldia de Panama awarded production of the 2026 program through a public tender covering all 26 corregimientos.
Switch-on November 29, 6 to 9 p.m.; displays nightly through the season Free
Switch-on Sunday, November 29, 2026, 6 to 9 p.m., with simultaneous lighting at Parque Urraca, the Cinta Costera, and parks across all 26 corregimientos
Teatro Nacional, Casco Antiguo, Panama City, Panama
The Ballet Nacional de Panamá closes its 2026 season with El Cascanueces (The Nutcracker) at the Teatro Nacional in Casco Antiguo, Panama City, Panama, from Saturday, December 5, through Sunday, December 13, 2026. The Christmas classic, with choreography by David Makhateli, is a family favorite and a fixture of the capital's holiday calendar. It pairs naturally with the Alumbrado Navideño lights and the Christmas parade for a full holiday season in Panama City. Confirm the performance schedule through the theater's official channels.
Multiple performances Tickets via the Teatro Nacional
An earlier season calendar listed December 3 to 13; the Ballet Nacional's official agenda says December 5 to 13.
Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández, Panama City, Panama
Marc Anthony headlines the Homenaje al Día de las Madres concert at the Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández, Panama City, Panama, on Monday, December 7, 2026, the eve of Panama's Mother's Day. He shares the bill with Wisin, Eddy Herrera, and Los Rabanes, in one of the biggest Latin shows of the year in the capital. Tickets from about US$29 are sold through Panatickets. The stadium is the country's largest venue, drawing crowds from across Panama.
Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández, Panama City, Panama
Venezuelan band Rawayana brings its ¿Dónde es el after? tour to the Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández, Panama City, Panama, on Thursday, December 10, 2026. The show was originally planned for late June at Plaza Amador and was postponed by the producer, with the new date set for the stadium. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are sold through Panatickets, and previously purchased tickets remain valid. It is one of the biggest Latin concerts closing out the year in Panama.
Doors 5 p.m., show 9 p.m. Tickets via Panatickets
Originally scheduled for June 25 and 26 at Plaza Amador; postponed and moved to the stadium for December 10. Previously purchased tickets remain valid.
The Alcaldia de Panama announced the Christmas parade, Desfile de Navidad, for Saturday, December 19, 2026, along the Cinta Costera in Panama City, Panama. Some later reports point to December 12 at the Mirador del Pacifico, so confirm the final date with the city before planning. The parade is the festive centerpiece of the capital's holiday calendar: floats, bands, and community groups move along the bayfront, making it a great family outing for residents, relocators, and visitors spending the season in Panama. Arrive early for a good spot.
Free
The Alcaldia's announced date is December 19; some later reports point to December 12 at the Mirador del Pacifico. Confirm with the city before planning.
Weekly and monthly community events you can plan around: farmers markets in Boquete, Coronado, and
Bocas del Toro, the Amador Causeway flea market, Casco Peatonal on the last Sunday of the month,
the Networkers' monthly business mixer, the Panama City Social and Language Exchange every Friday
at La Rana Dorada, and Filthy Friday's weekly island party in Bocas del Toro. Great for expats,
relocators, and anyone getting to know a neighborhood or a region of Panama.
Farmers & Artisan Markets
Boquete Tuesday Market
Tap Out, Bajo Boquete, Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama
One of the friendliest weekly gatherings in Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama, the Tuesday Market brings farmers, bakers, artisans, and expats together each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon, currently at Tap Out in Bajo Boquete. It is a casual social market where you can pick up fresh mountain produce, local cheese, coffee, and handmade goods while getting to know the community. For anyone considering life in the Chiriquí Highlands, it is also a low-pressure way to experience the day-to-day rhythm of Boquete, Panama.
Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to noon Free to enter
Confirm the week's venue; current listings show the Tuesday Market at Tap Out in Bajo Boquete, with the Thursday Community Market at the Amigos de Animales building in Alto Boquete.
Calle Interamericana (Pan-American Highway), Playa Coronado, Chame, Panamá Oeste, Panama
Coronado's Thursday Marketplace fills the Calle Interamericana in Playa Coronado, Panama, every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., just off the Pan-American Highway. Vendors sell produce, prepared food, regional crafts, and more. It has become the social anchor of the Pacific beach corridor. It is an easy morning outing for residents of Coronado, Nueva Gorgona, San Carlos, and the surrounding beach towns. Visitors get a useful feel for daily life along Panama's Pacific coast.
Amigos de Animales building, Alto Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama
Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, the Community Market sets up in Alto Boquete at the Amigos de Animales building. It is a short walk from central Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama. Expect local produce, baked goods, crafts, and a steady stream of residents and relocators catching up over coffee. Volunteers run the market, which supports animal-rescue work. It is one of the best weekly chances to meet the expat community of Boquete.
Plaza behind La Plaza, Ciudad del Saber, Clayton, Panama City, Panama
On the second weekend of each month, the Mercado Urbano turns the plaza behind La Plaza at Ciudad del Saber, Clayton, Panama City, Panama, into a farmers and artisans market. Expect organic vegetables, eggs, honey, artisanal foods, natural cosmetics, and handmade crafts in a leafy family-friendly setting. Free entry makes it a favorite weekend outing for families in Clayton, Costa del Este, and San Francisco, Panama. The next edition runs Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Saturday noon to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free to enter
Monthly, on the second weekend of each month; next edition Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2026
Saturday mornings, Central Park comes alive with the Bocas Town Farmers Market in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Local growers and bakers offer island produce, tropical fruit, homemade bread, and crafts line the shaded park. It is a small friendly market with a genuine Caribbean rhythm, suited to residents, boaters, and travelers. Its size varies with the season, but it remains one of the best ways to meet the community of Bocas Town.
Flamenco Marina area, Amador Causeway, Panama City, Panama
Sundays on the Amador Causeway, Panama City, Panama, the Flamenco Marina area hosts a flea and souvenir market. It typically runs from about 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors offer crafts, textiles, hats, and keepsakes with sea breezes and views across the bay of Panama. Pair it with a walk or cycle along the causeway, close to the waterfront neighborhoods of Panama City. It is a favorite with families and visitors alike.
On the last Sunday of each month, most of Casco Antiguo, Panama City, Panama, turns pedestrian-only for Casco Peatonal. It runs from roughly 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., as plazas fill with live music, food stalls, artisans, and family events against the backdrop of Panama's most historic colonial neighborhood. It draws residents and visitors from across the city and may be the best low-cost way to experience the restored quarter. Next editions: Sunday, November 29, and Sunday, December 27, 2026.
Last Sunday of each month, about 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Free to enter
Next editions: Sunday, November 29, and Sunday, December 27, 2026
The Networkers is one of Panama City, Panama's largest free monthly business networking mixers, held on the first Wednesday of each month at rotating venues across the capital. It draws a hundred or more expat entrepreneurs, professionals, and local business owners for informal conversations and genuine connections. For expats, relocators, and investors building a professional life in Panama, it is a practical, low-pressure way to meet the community. The venue rotates each month, so check DoPanama for the October location.
La Rana Dorada, Panama City, Panama (venue confirmed on the Eventbrite listing)
Every Friday at 7 p.m., Panama City Social hosts the Social and Language Exchange at La Rana Dorada, a craft brewery in Panama City, Panama. The weekly meetup brings together residents, expats, and travelers to make new friends and practice languages in a relaxed setting. It is one of the most dependable ways for newcomers and relocators to meet the international community in the capital. RSVP through the Eventbrite listing, which confirms the exact location each week.
Filthy Friday is the weekly dance party in Bocas Town on Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro, Panama, held every Friday with local and visiting DJs and a crowd that mixes residents, travelers, and expats. It is one of the easiest ways to experience the island's social scene beyond the beach. The party is confirmed for Fridays from October 30 through late November 2026; check the organizer's site for the venue and lineup.
Fridays, from about 9 p.m. Cover at the door; details on the organizer's site
One rescheduled show and four signature Panama events anchor early 2027: Reik returns to the Arena Roberto
Durán on January 30 after October's postponement; the Panama Jazz Festival is confirmed for January 14 to 16 and
dedicated to bandleader Jimmy Maxwell; the Boquete Flower and Coffee Fair, whose official 2027 dates have not yet
been announced (the 2026 edition ran January 7 to 18); Carnaval de Panamá, running February 6 to 9 with the
biggest celebrations in Las Tablas; and the Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival, expected back in February with
dates pending. Follow the organizers' channels for the final programs.
Festivals & Fairs
Panama Jazz Festival (24th edition)
Panama City, Panama
Save the date: the 24th edition of the Panama Jazz Festival runs January 14 through 16, 2027, in Panama City, Panama. Organized by the Fundación Danilo Pérez, and dedicated to Panamanian bassist Jimmy Maxwell, it brings together internationally acclaimed jazz musicians and Panamanian artists each year. Concerts and workshops spread across the city. Tickets and the venue program are published closer to the dates by the festival's official channels. The January 2027 dates are confirmed, so it is a strong reason to plan a Panama visit for early next year.
The 24th edition honors Panamanian bandleader Jimmy Maxwell; venues include Teatro Ateneo, Plaza de Ciudad del Saber, and Teatro El Dorado, Panama City.
Boquete Flower and Coffee Fair (Feria de las Flores y del Cafe)
Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama
Boquete's biggest annual fair, the Feria de las Flores y del Cafe, is expected to return to Boquete, Chiriqui, Panama, in mid-January 2027. Official dates have not yet been announced; the 2026 edition ran January 7 to 18. The fair combines orchid and flower displays with coffee competitions, livestock, live music, and parades, and it is one of the best times of the year to experience highland Panama. Save time for the town's coffee farms and trails while you are in the area, and watch the fair's official channels for the 2027 program.
Expected mid-January 2027
Official 2027 dates have not yet been announced; the 2026 edition ran January 7 to 18
Save the date: Carnaval de Panama 2027 runs Saturday, February 6, through Tuesday, February 9, 2027, with the biggest celebrations in Las Tablas and across Panama. The country's most famous festival combines allegorical floats, traditional cumbia, carnival queen coronations, and street parties that run day and night. Celebrations traditionally begin the Friday evening before, and the burial of the sardine closes the season on Shrove Tuesday. Many relocators and second-home buyers time a Panama visit around Carnival week, and hotel space fills early.
Celebrations traditionally begin Friday evening, February 5, with the carnival queen coronation
Save the date: the Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival is expected back in the Boquete area of Chiriqui, Panama, in February 2027. The 2026 edition ran February 16 to 18, and the 2027 dates have not yet been officially announced. The festival stages Panamanian and international artists in coffee-country venues that the highlands' expat community has embraced for years. It is a fine reason to combine live music with a stay in Boquete, one of Panama's most popular mountain towns. Watch the festival's official channels for the 2027 program.
2027 dates have not yet been officially announced; the 2026 edition ran February 16 to 18
Save the date: Mexican pop group Reik returns to the Arena Roberto Durán in Panama City, Panama, on Saturday, January 30, 2027, at 8 p.m. The show was originally set for November 14, 2026, and postponed by the promoter after October's earthquake. Previously purchased tickets remain valid, and new tickets are sold through TicketPlus. It is one of the first big Latin pop dates of the new year in Panama.
8 p.m. Previously purchased tickets remain valid; new tickets via TicketPlus
Originally scheduled for November 14, 2026; postponed by the promoter after the October earthquake and rescheduled to Saturday, January 30, 2027.
The weeks just ended, but they show what to watch for next year: the Festival del Cristo Negro
drew thousands of pilgrims to Portobelo on October 21, World of Coffee Panama brought the World
Barista Championship to the Amador convention center, the Ballet Nacional de Panamá staged La
Bella Durmiente at the Teatro Nacional, and The Rasmus closed the weekend at Aurora at Soho City
Center. Earlier in the season came Panamá Pianofest, Oktoberfest at Mi Pueblito, the Fiesta
Alrededor del Mundo at Megápolis, Silvestre Dangond at Plaza Figali, Emmanuel Jal at Aurora at
Soho, the Feria de Río Tigre on the Caribbean coast, and the autumn's big races in Boquete and
Panama City.
Concerts & Live MusicSEP 15
TINI, Futttura World Tour
Plaza Amador, Panama City, Panama
Argentine superstar TINI performs her first Panama show on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Plaza Amador, in Panama City, Panama, during her Futttura World Tour. Her pop and urban anthems have topped charts across Latin America. This is one of the biggest pop concerts of the season in Panama. The venue sits in the Amador area of the city, within a short drive of Punta Pacifica, Avenida Balboa, and Casco Antiguo, Panama. Watch official ticketing channels for doors, and prices.
Playa de la Feria, Istmito Beach, Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro, Panama
Bocas del Toro's signature fair, the Feria del Mar, returns to Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro, Panama, from Thursday, September 17, through Sunday, September 20, 2026, along Playa de la Feria on Istmito Beach. Fishing competitions, live music, traditional dance, local art, and Caribbean seafood fill the beachside fairground. It is one of the best times of year to experience island culture in Bocas del Toro, Panama, whether you are a resident, a visitor, or considering Caribbean real estate.
Route from Boquete to Federal Mall David, Chiriquí, Panama
Run or cheer at the Media Maratón Internacional Boquete-David on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Chiriquí, Panama. The course starts in Boquete and finishes down toward David. Distances include 21K, 10K, 5K, and 1K. The autumn highlands weather is cool and green. The event draws runners from across Panama and abroad. It is a fine excuse to spend a weekend in Boquete, one of Panama's most popular mountain towns, known for its expat community and coffee farms.
ATLAPA Convention Center area, Panama City, Panama
The inaugural adidas Panama City Marathon takes place Sunday, September 20, 2026, starting and finishing at the ATLAPA Convention Center, in Panama City, Panama. The new city marathon adds another major running event to the capital's autumn calendar. The long-established Maratón Internacional de Panama follows in November. Entry details and course information come from the organizers. Check official race channels before registering. Hotels along Avenida Balboa put visiting runners close to the start area.
Festival Prisma, International Contemporary Dance Festival
Ciudad de las Artes and multiple venues, Panama City, Panama
The 15th edition of Festival Prisma, Panama's international contemporary dance festival, brings its main performance program to multiple venues across Panama City, Panama, from Tuesday, September 22, through Saturday, September 26, 2026. Organized by Fundación Prisma Danza with support from Panama's Ministry of Culture, it features companies and choreographers from Panama, Ibero-America, and Europe. Many shows are free and open to the public. It is a strong pick for residents and visitors who want a taste of the capital's cultural life beyond the beach.
Guararé, Los Santos Province, Azuero Peninsula, Panama
Panama's most celebrated folk festival, the Feria Nacional de la Mejorana, returns to Guararé, Los Santos Province, Panama, from Wednesday, September 23, through Sunday, September 27, 2026. Founded in 1949 and held around the feast of the Virgen de las Mercedes, it showcases mejorana guitar competitions, improvised décima singing, tamborito dance, traditional pollera dress, and oxcart parades. For anyone curious about the Azuero Peninsula, it is the best week of the year to experience authentic Panamanian culture.
Multi-day festival
The official festival site lists the wider program from September 19; the main events run September 23 to 27, centered on the feast of the Virgen de las Mercedes on September 24.
Centro de Convenciones Amador, Panama City, Panama
Reggaeton veteran Arcángel performs at the Centro de Convenciones Amador on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in Panama City, Panama. One of Puerto Rico's most prolific voices in urbano music, he has built a catalog spanning close to two decades. The Amador convention center is within a short drive of Punta Pacifica, Costa del Este, and Avenida Balboa, Panama. Tickets and showtimes are handled by Panama's ticketing platforms. Check official listings close to the date.
Panamá Fashion Week 2026 returns to Ciudad de las Artes in Ancón, Panama City, Panama, from September 24 to 27. The 26th edition, themed "The Art of Shape," centers on sustainable fashion: about 23 designers from seven countries present runway shows, Fashion Talks, and an emerging-designer competition across four days. For residents and visitors alike, it is the capital's most stylish way to spend the weekend in the arts district near the Cinta Costera.
Runway shows and Fashion Talks, September 24 to 27 Runway tickets from about $25 via Panatickets; some talks are free
The XXXI edition of the Feria de Dolega ran in Dolega, Chiriqui, Panama, from Thursday, October 1, through Sunday, October 4, 2026, on the district official agricultural fair calendar. Livestock and farm exhibits mixed with crafts, local food, and live music in a relaxed western-Panama setting, and October 4 also marked the anniversary of the founding of the district. For anyone exploring the Chiriqui Highlands and the towns around David, Panama, it was an authentic regional outing.
Mexican superstar Gloria Trevi brings her Celebration Tour to the Arena Roberto Durán, in Panama City, Panama, on Friday, October 2, 2026. With a career spanning decades, she remains one of Latin pop's most electric live performers. Her Panama date has been confirmed by her official channels and Panamanian press. The arena is one of Panama City's main indoor venues, accessible from San Francisco, Bella Vista, and El Cangrejo, Panama. Tickets go through TicketPlus, Panama's main ticketing platform.
The acclaimed Michael Jackson tribute show This Is Michael comes to the Teatro Anayansi at the ATLAPA convention center, in Panama City, Panama, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The production recreates the King of Pop's greatest hits with dancers, costumes, and live musicians, and this Panama run features guitarist Jennifer Batten, who toured with Jackson. It is a polished, family-friendly concert for fans of all ages. Tickets are sold through Panama's ticketing platforms.
Anfiteatro Mirador del Pacífico, Cinta Costera, Panama City, Panama
The Hope & Possibility Race returns to the Anfiteatro Mirador del Pacífico on the Cinta Costera, Panama City, Panama, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with 5K and 3K distances. Organized by the Panama Runners Association, it is an inclusive early-morning run along one of the city's most scenic waterfront stretches. It suits families, first-time racers, and seasoned runners alike, and is an easy way to meet the capital's active community. Registration runs through Panama Runners.
Teatro Ateneo, Ciudad del Saber, Clayton, Panama City, Panama
Finnish cello-metal pioneers Apocalyptica perform their first-ever Panama show at the Teatro Ateneo in the Ciudad del Saber campus, Clayton, Panama City, Panama, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7 p.m. Known for reworking heavy rock classics on classical cellos, the band draws on its Plays Metallica Vol. 2 program for this Latin American run. The leafy former Canal Zone campus sits an easy drive from Clayton, Costa del Este, and San Francisco, Panama. Tickets from about US$80 are sold through local ticketing channels.
7 p.m. Tickets from about US$80
First-ever Panama show, on the Plays Metallica Vol. 2 tour
Panama City, Panama (venue published by InterNations)
InterNations Panama City hosts its monthly networking evening on Friday, October 9, 2026, in Panama City, Panama. The international-expat organization gathers members for informal conversation, introductions, and an evening built around the capital's global character. The group regularly draws people from the Americas and Europe, making it one of the most useful recurring gatherings for relocators, remote workers, and professionals settling into Panama. The exact venue is shared with registered members before the event, so plan ahead if you are visiting or considering a move.
Friday evening, October 9, 2026
Registration through InterNations; venue confirmed to members ahead of the event
Finnish power-metal band Stratovarius plays Aurora at Soho City Center, Panama City, Panama, on Sunday, October 11, 2026, during its Latin American tour. The theater in the Soho district near Avenida Balboa has become a regular stop for international rock acts, hosting The Rasmus later the same month. This is the band's Panama debut. Tickets from about US$60 are sold through Panama's ticketing platforms, and showtime is 8 p.m.
8 p.m. Tickets from about US$60
Panama debut; tickets from about US$60 via Panama ticketing platforms
Teatro Nacional, Casco Antiguo, Panama City, Panama
Panamá Pianofest returns to the Teatro Nacional in Casco Antiguo, Panama City, Panama, with two evenings of classical piano on Tuesday, October 13, and Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The Asociación de Pianistas de Panamá presents concerts for two, three, and four pianos featuring Mozart and Bach on the first night, and works by Panamanian pianist Henry Rose on the second. Set in the capital's historic 1908 theater, it is an intimate, affordable way to experience Panama City's classical music scene. Confirm the program and tickets through the Teatro Nacional.
Tuesday and Wednesday evening concerts Check the Teatro Nacional's box office
Tuesday: concerts for two, three, and four pianos (Mozart and Bach). Wednesday: works by pianist Henry Rose.
Oktoberfest Panama returns for its sixth edition on Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Mi Pueblito, in Panama City, Panama. From about 5 p.m. each evening, it blends German beer, live music, and food into one of Panama's most colorful cultural parks. The park recreates traditional Panamanian village life. Tickets are sold through Entratix and TicketPlus. It is a popular high-energy night out, but expect large crowds. Buy tickets in advance.
From about 5 p.m. each evening Tickets via TicketPlus plus Entratix
The Feria de Río Tigre brings the Guna Yala comarca together from Friday, October 16, through Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Río Tigre on Panama's Caribbean coast. It is a community fair rooted in Guna culture, with traditional music, dance, art, and locally made crafts. For travelers it is a respectful window into the culture of the San Blas islands and mainland Guna communities. It is one of the most distinctive cultural events on Panama's Caribbean calendar.
Plaza Figali (Figali Convention Center), Amador, Panama City, Panama
Colombian vallenato superstar Silvestre Dangond brings El Baile de Todos to Plaza Figali at the Figali Convention Center in Amador, Panama City, Panama, on Saturday, October 17, 2026. He shares the bill with accordionist Juancho de la Espriella and Jhonathan Chávez, with doors at 7 p.m. and the show at 9 p.m. One of Latin music's biggest touring acts, Dangond fills the waterfront convention center with a dance-ready crowd. Tickets are sold through Panatickets. The venue sits a short drive from Punta Pacifica, Avenida Balboa, and Casco Antiguo, Panama.
Doors 7 p.m., show 9 p.m. Tickets via Panatickets
With Juancho de la Espriella and Jhonathan Chávez, on the Ta Malo tour
Sudanese-Canadian hip-hop artist and peace activist Emmanuel Jal performs at Aurora at the Soho City Center, Panama City, Panama, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11 p.m. A former child soldier turned internationally known musician, he blends hip-hop, soul, and African rhythms with a powerful personal story. The Soho district theater near Avenida Balboa has become the capital's go-to room for international acts. Tickets and entry details are handled through the venue's and promoter's channels.
Fiesta Alrededor del Mundo (Party Around the World)
Megápolis Convention Center, Panama City, Panama
Fiesta Alrededor del Mundo, the Party Around the World, fills the Megapolis Convention Center in Panama City, Panama, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. More than 40 countries present food, music, and dance alongside Panama's diplomatic community and cultural organizations. It is one of the year's best family-friendly introductions to the capital's international character and a lively way for relocators to sample the global community waiting in Panama. Entry details are published by the organizers closer to the date.
Iglesia de San Felipe, Portobelo, Colón Province, Panama
On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, thousands of pilgrims gather in Portobelo, Colón Province, Panama, for the Festival del Cristo Negro. It is one of the country's most deeply felt religious traditions. The figure of the Black Christ, housed in the Iglesia de San Felipe, is carried through the streets in a grand nighttime procession. It has drawn as many as 60,000 visitors. Purple robes, candlelight, and processional music define the evening, which blends faith, history, and community. Accommodations in Portobelo fill well in advance.
Solemn procession and evening Masses on Wednesday, October 21; candlelit night procession at dusk
In 2026 the Iglesia de San Felipe is under restoration, so festival Masses are held outdoors in Portobelo's main plaza; the procession keeps its traditional route.
Panama Convention Center (Amador), Panama City, Panama
World of Coffee Panama 2026 takes over the Panama Convention Center in Amador, Panama City, Panama, from Friday, October 23, through Sunday, October 25, 2026. It is the first World of Coffee trade show in Latin America and the first held in a coffee-producing country, organized by the Specialty Coffee Association with Panama's coffee and chamber partners. More than 370 exhibitors and the 2026 World Barista Championship are expected. It is a major moment for Panama's coffee sector, and a compelling event for visitors, buyers, and anyone interested in the Chiriquí Highlands, where much of Panama's specialty coffee is grown.
Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets via the official event site
First World of Coffee in Latin America; the 2026 World Barista Championship runs October 22 to 25 alongside the show, with more than 370 exhibitors
Teatro Nacional, Casco Antiguo, Panama City, Panama
The Ballet Nacional de Panamá stages La Bella Durmiente (Sleeping Beauty) at the Teatro Nacional in Casco Antiguo, Panama City, Panama, from Friday, October 23, through Sunday, October 25, 2026. The full-length classic is one of the company's major productions of the year, with the national ballet's dancers and orchestra in the capital's historic theater. It is a polished cultural evening for residents, visitors, and families. Confirm the exact program and ticket release through the theater's official channels.
Evening performances Tickets via the Teatro Nacional
An earlier season calendar listed October 22 to 25; the Ballet Nacional's official agenda says October 23 to 25.
Aurora at the Soho City Center, Panama City, Panama
Finnish rock band The Rasmus brings the WEIRDO Tour 2026 to Aurora at the Soho City Center, Panama City, Panama, on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m., with tickets sold through TicketPlus Panama. Known for melody-driven alternative rock and the worldwide hit In the Shadows, the band remains a dependable live draw. The show follows a busy autumn of international tours through the capital and suits rock fans of several generations.
Maratón Internacional de Panama (50th edition)SUN NOV 15
Alumbrado Navideño (Panama City Christmas Lights)SUN NOV 29
Desfile de Navidad (Christmas Parade)SAT DEC 19
Panama Jazz Festival (24th edition)THU JAN 14
The Networkers PanamaWED NOV 4
Mr. Vegas Halloween ShowSAT OCT 31
InterNations Panama City Masquerade 2026FRI OCT 30
Dying FetusSAT NOV 21
Testament, Municipal Waste & ImmolationWED NOV 25
Marc Anthony, Homenaje al Día de las MadresMON DEC 7
Rawayana, ¿Dónde es el after? TourTHU DEC 10
El Cascanueces, Ballet Nacional de PanamáSAT DEC 5
Panama City Social & Language ExchangeFRI OCT 23
Los 33THU OCT 29
Maceo Plex, Late Night MusicSAT NOV 21
Candlelight: Disney PrincessFRI OCT 30
Soda Stereo, Ecos TourWED NOV 18
Omar CourtzTHU NOV 26
GenitallicaFRI NOV 13
Reik, 2026 Tour (rescheduled)SAT JAN 30
Pacific Beach Corridor
Coronado, Nueva Gorgona and the beach towns
The Thursday Marketplace, CoronadoTHU OCT 22
Fiesta de San Carlos Borromeo & Fundación de San CarlosWED NOV 4
Chiriqui Highlands
Boquete, David, Volcan and western Panama
Boquete Tuesday MarketTUE OCT 20
Boquete Community MarketTHU OCT 22
Feria de San AndrésTHU NOV 26
Boquete Flower and Coffee Fair (Feria de las Flores y del Cafe)
Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival
Feria Nacional del Agro y la GanaderíaFRI NOV 20
Caribbean Coast & Islands
Portobelo, Bocas del Toro and beyond
Bocas Town Farmers MarketSAT OCT 24
Rhye at La Coralina Island HouseSAT OCT 31
Ad Sidera Semper FestivalFRI OCT 30
Filthy Friday, Bocas del ToroFRI OCT 30
Ño Kribo, Nagua Dress ParadeSAT OCT 31
Buena Vista Kids Halloween Party (22nd annual)SAT OCT 31
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Panama Relocation Tours (weekly seminars)FRI OCT 30
Carnaval de Panamá 2027SAT FEB 6
Your Panama Relocation ExperienceFRI NOV 13
Feria de la Cultura y el Folclore NacionalMON NOV 2
Expatsi Panama Scouting TripSUN NOV 15
Live and Invest Overseas, Offshore Wealth SummitWED NOV 18
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Mr. Vegas Halloween ShowSAT OCT 31
Rhye at La Coralina Island HouseSAT OCT 31
Dying FetusSAT NOV 21
Testament, Municipal Waste & ImmolationWED NOV 25
Marc Anthony, Homenaje al Día de las MadresMON DEC 7
Rawayana, ¿Dónde es el after? TourTHU DEC 10
Los 33THU OCT 29
Maceo Plex, Late Night MusicSAT NOV 21
Candlelight: Disney PrincessFRI OCT 30
Soda Stereo, Ecos TourWED NOV 18
Omar CourtzTHU NOV 26
GenitallicaFRI NOV 13
Reik, 2026 Tour (rescheduled)SAT JAN 30
Festivals & Fairs
Feria de San AndrésTHU NOV 26
Panama Jazz Festival (24th edition)THU JAN 14
Boquete Flower and Coffee Fair (Feria de las Flores y del Cafe)
Carnaval de Panamá 2027SAT FEB 6
Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival
Ad Sidera Semper FestivalFRI OCT 30
Feria Nacional del Agro y la GanaderíaFRI NOV 20
Feria de la Cultura y el Folclore NacionalMON NOV 2
Farmers & Artisan Markets
Boquete Tuesday MarketTUE OCT 20
The Thursday Marketplace, CoronadoTHU OCT 22
Boquete Community MarketTHU OCT 22
Mercado Urbano de Ciudad del SaberSAT NOV 14
Bocas Town Farmers MarketSAT OCT 24
Flamenco Marina Flea MarketSUN OCT 25
Sports & Outdoors
Maratón Internacional de Panama (50th edition)SUN NOV 15
Holiday & Civic
Panama Independence MonthTUE NOV 3
Fiesta de San Carlos Borromeo & Fundación de San CarlosWED NOV 4
Culture & Community
Casco PeatonalSUN OCT 25
The Networkers PanamaWED NOV 4
InterNations Panama City Masquerade 2026FRI OCT 30
Panama City Social & Language ExchangeFRI OCT 23
Filthy Friday, Bocas del ToroFRI OCT 30
Ño Kribo, Nagua Dress ParadeSAT OCT 31
Buena Vista Kids Halloween Party (22nd annual)SAT OCT 31
Holiday Season & Lights
Alumbrado Navideño (Panama City Christmas Lights)SUN NOV 29
Desfile de Navidad (Christmas Parade)SAT DEC 19
El Cascanueces, Ballet Nacional de PanamáSAT DEC 5
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Panama Relocation Tours (weekly seminars)FRI OCT 30
Your Panama Relocation ExperienceFRI NOV 13
Expatsi Panama Scouting TripSUN NOV 15
Live and Invest Overseas, Offshore Wealth SummitWED NOV 18
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