Festival Internacional de Poesía de Medellín
Long-running international poetry festival. The 36th edition ran 4 to 11 July 2026 under the theme 'Hacia la Primavera Humana', with 63 guests from 31 nations. The 2027 edition is not announced on the site.
- 36th edition: 4 to 11 July 2026
- 63 guests from 31 nations in 607 readings, dialogues, talks, workshops and concerts
- Theme: Hacia la Primavera Humana
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Listed by El Colombiano: Edition 36 celebrated 4-11 July 2026.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
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