San Basilio de Palenque, the first free town in America, opens its doors to experience Afro In Palenque 2026. Four days of total immersion in the most authentic Afro-Colombian culture. Special Tribute: This year we pay tribute to Pedro Luis Padilla Salinas "Pedrito", an emblematic figure of our community.
Full Schedule
Tour through the different sectors and streets of the Palenquero community
Opening words from Afro In Palenque directors
Live urban art creation
Dance competition with live DJ
The great stream party - Official event launch
Traditional Palenquero competition
Traditional watermelon game
Poetic improvisation competition
Balance competition carrying a tank on the head
Stream party closing
Uniting Hearts - Night party
Traditional Palenquero street football
Traditional Palenquero boxing
Balance and speed competition
Balance competition carrying a tank on the head
Classic sack race
Traditional competition
Traditional watermelon game
Music until midnight
Traditional Palenquero music and dance
Afro-urban dance competition
Balance competition carrying a tank on the head
Classic sack race
Traditional competition
Traditional watermelon game
Awards for all event participants
Official closing of Afro In Palenque 2026 with live DJ
