From concerts in Panama City to farmers markets in Boquete, marathons, the Feria Nacional de la Mejorana in Guararé,
independence celebrations, and Christmas lights along the Cinta Costera, Panama, here is a verified, curated calendar
for residents, relocators, investors, and visitors. We check each listing against official organizers, venues, and
ticketing sources and update the calendar as dates change.
Last updated: September 7, 2026 (Panama time). Times and prices change, so confirm details with organizers.
What is happening in Panama this week?
This week, September 7 through 13, 2026, brings weekly markets in Boquete and Coronado, the Mercado Urbano de Ciudad
del Saber in Clayton over the weekend, and a live concert by Puerto Rican singer Alvaro Diaz in Panama City on Friday.
Below you will find those picks, the events coming later this month, and the major festivals, marathons, and holiday
programming through the rest of 2026. If you are wondering what concerts are coming to Panama City, the answer is a
busy autumn: TINI in September, Gloria Trevi and Oktoberfest in October, and more through the holidays.
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.
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 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.
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 AlcaldÃa de Panama has confirmed the Christmas parade, Desfile de Navidad, for Saturday, December 19, 2026, along the Cinta Costera, in Panama City, Panama. City officials have said this edition will be shorter but higher quality than prior years. Companies and community groups are invited to take part. It is the festive centerpiece of the capital's holiday calendar, and a great event for families, relocators, and anyone spending the season in Panama. Arrive early along the bayfront for a good spot.
A mix of weekly community markets and a big weekend concert anchor the first full week of the month. Weekend picks get
their own treatment in the next section.
Farmers & Artisan MarketsTUE SEP 8
Boquete Tuesday Market
BCP Events Center, Boquete, ChiriquÃ, Panama
One of the friendliest weekly gatherings in Boquete, ChiriquÃ, Panama, the Tuesday Market brings farmers, bakers, artisans, and expats together each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon at the BCP Events Center. 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 Chiriquà Highlands, it is also a low-pressure way to experience the day-to-day rhythm of Boquete, 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, ChiriquÃ, 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, ChiriquÃ, 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.
Islas de Atlapa, near the ATLAPA Convention Center, Panama City, Panama
Puerto Rican singer Ãlvaro DÃaz performs at the Islas de Atlapa events area near the ATLAPA Convention Center in Panama City, Panama, on Friday, September 11, 2026. Known for a melodic, genre-blending sound, he has a devoted following across Latin America. The venue sits close to the Avenida Balboa corridor, and within easy reach of Casco Antiguo, San Francisco, and Costa del Este, Panama. Showtime and ticket details are published by ticketing platforms. Confirm details closer to the date.
Why go: Kicks off the weekend with the season's anticipated Latin concert in Panama City.
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 September edition runs Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Why go: The capital's best monthly open-air market, in the leafy Ciudad del Saber campus.
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: A relaxed Caribbean Saturday morning with island produce and a community rhythm all its own.
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: The easiest Sunday morning stroll in Panama City, with bay views and crafts at the Amador Causeway.
Hand-picked from the verified calendar, each with a reason to attend. Look ahead to Sunday, September 20, for the
Media Maraton Internacional Boquete-David and the inaugural adidas Panama City Marathon, followed by the Feria
Nacional de la Mejorana in Guararé from September 23 to 27.
Concerts & Live MusicFRI SEP 11
Ãlvaro DÃaz
Islas de Atlapa, near the ATLAPA Convention Center, Panama City, Panama
Kicks off the weekend with the season's anticipated Latin concert in Panama City.
A standout month on the Pacific and in the highlands: pop star TINI and a reggaeton night in Panama City, two marathons
on one Sunday, and Panama's great folk festival in Guararé.
Concerts & Live Music
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.
Route from Boquete to Federal Mall David, ChiriquÃ, Panama
Run or cheer at the Media Maratón Internacional Boquete-David on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in ChiriquÃ, 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.
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.
Concerts at Panama City's arenas and clubs, Oktoberfest at Mi Pueblito, the Festival del Cristo Negro in Portobelo,
the 50th Maraton Internacional de Panama, independence month, and the capital's Christmas lights and parade.
Concerts & Live Music
Gloria Trevi, Celebration Tour
Arena Roberto Durán, Panama City, Panama
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.
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
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.
Aurora at the Soho City Center, Panama City, Panama
Finnish rock band The Rasmus brings the WEIRDO Tour 2026 to Panama City, Panama, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Aurora at the Soho City Center complex. The band's official store and promoter CK Concerts confirm the date. Known for melody-driven alternative rock, and the worldwide hit In the Shadows, it remains a dependable live draw. The show follows a busy autumn of international tours through the capital. Check Panama's ticketing channels for showtime and availability.
Chiriquà Province, Panama(around Boquete and David)
The Chiriquà Jazz Festival is expected in Chiriquà highlands in November, 2026, with live music set against the mountains around Boquete, Volcán, and David, Panama. The exact dates and venues have not yet been officially announced. Historically it is one of the region's cultural highlights, and a natural fit into a longer visit to Boquete. Where coffee, climate, and expat life make the highlands one of Panama's most attractive places to spend late fall. Bookmark provincial tourism channels for the program.
November;exact dates have not yet been officially announced
November 9 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;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.
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.
Alumbrado Navideño (Panama City Christmas Lights)
More than 35 public spaces across Panama City, Panama
Panama City's official Christmas lights program, Alumbrado Navideño, decorates more than 35 public spaces across the city, Panama, in the municipal 2026 program. Highlights include Plaza Catedral, Parque Urraca, Parque Santa Ana, and the main Christmas tree at the Edificio Hatillo city hall. The Cinta Costera also gets several decorated points along the bayfront, making the waterfront walk a favorite evening outing. The displays are free, run nightly, and remain one of the highlights of the holiday season in Panama's capital.
The AlcaldÃa de Panama has confirmed the Christmas parade, Desfile de Navidad, for Saturday, December 19, 2026, along the Cinta Costera, in Panama City, Panama. City officials have said this edition will be shorter but higher quality than prior years. Companies and community groups are invited to take part. It is the festive centerpiece of the capital's holiday calendar, and a great event for families, relocators, and anyone spending the season in Panama. Arrive early along the bayfront for a good spot.
Weekly and monthly community events you can plan around. Great for expats, relocators, and anyone getting to know a
neighborhood or a region of Panama.
Farmers & Artisan Markets
Boquete Tuesday Market
BCP Events Center, Boquete, ChiriquÃ, Panama
One of the friendliest weekly gatherings in Boquete, ChiriquÃ, Panama, the Tuesday Market brings farmers, bakers, artisans, and expats together each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon at the BCP Events Center. 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 Chiriquà Highlands, it is also a low-pressure way to experience the day-to-day rhythm of Boquete, 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, ChiriquÃ, 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, ChiriquÃ, 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 September edition runs Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Saturday noon to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free to enter
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. It may be the best low-cost way to experience the restored quarter. Next editions: September 27, October 25, and November 29, 2026.
Last Sunday of each month, about 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Free to enter
Next editions: Sunday, September 27;Sunday, October 25;and Sunday, November 29, 2026
Two signature Panama events return early in 2027: the Panama Jazz Festival and the Boquete Flower and Coffee Fair.
Follow the organizers' channels for the final program.
Boquete Flower and Coffee Fair (Feria de las Flores y del Cafe)
Boquete, ChiriquÃ, Panama
Boquete's biggest annual fair, the Feria de las Flores y del Cafe, is expected to return to Boquete, ChiriquÃ, Panama, in mid-January, 2027. Official dates have not yet been announced. Recent editions have run around the second and third weeks of January, combining orchids and flower displays with coffee competitions, livestock, live music, and parades. Save the date once confirmed, and watch the fair's official channels for the 2027 program. It is one of the best times of year to experience highland Panama.
Boquete Flower and Coffee Fair (Feria de las Flores y del Cafe)
Farmers & Artisan Markets
Boquete Tuesday MarketTUE SEP 8
The Thursday Marketplace, CoronadoTHU SEP 10
Boquete Community MarketTHU SEP 10
Mercado Urbano de Ciudad del SaberSAT SEP 12
Bocas Town Farmers MarketSAT SEP 12
Flamenco Marina Flea MarketSUN SEP 13
Sports & Outdoors
Media Maratón Internacional Boquete-DavidSUN SEP 20
adidas Panama City Marathon (inaugural)SUN SEP 20
Maratón Internacional de Panama (50th edition)SUN NOV 15
Holiday & Civic
Panama Independence MonthTUE NOV 3
Culture & Community
Casco PeatonalSUN SEP 27
Festival del Cristo NegroWED OCT 21
Holiday Season & Lights
Alumbrado Navideño (Panama City Christmas Lights)TUE NOV 24
Desfile de Navidad (Christmas Parade)SAT DEC 19
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