Activities in Cartagena de Indias for this 2025

This 2025, the walled city will dress up to welcome national and international tourists in a vibrant agenda of events that will captivate all the senses. From the legendary Hay Literature Festival to the exciting International Music Festival, Cartagena will be the epicenter of culture and creativity in the Colombian Caribbean.

If you are a film lover, you cannot miss the Cartagena Film Festival, where the best national and international productions will take to the screens. For music fans, Caribbean rhythms and salsa will be the order of the day at various festivals where joy and tradition merge in a riot of color and rhythm.

In addition, Cartagena will host conferences, symposia and business meetings that bring together experts from various areas, providing a unique platform for the exchange of ideas and innovation. With its impressive colonial architecture, its paradisiacal beaches and a gastronomy that conquers all palates, Cartagena invites you to immerse yourself in its magic and be part of this vibrant 2025. It does not matter if you come alone, with friends or with family, the city has something special for everyone.

Festivals.

There is Cartagena Festival: Between January 30 and February 2, 2025, this event brings together more than 190 participants from 28 countries, including outstanding writers, thinkers and artists. Programming covers a variety of topics such as literature, art, science, technology, climate change and immigration. Among the guests are recognized authors such as Cristina Rivera Garza, Salman Rushdie, Richard Ford, Juan Gómez-Jurado, María Dueñas, Piedad Bonnett and Juan Gabriel Vásquez.

Cartagena Film Festival: From April 1 to 6, 2025, one of the most relevant film festivals in Colombia is celebrated, with screenings of national and international films.

Conferences and Symposiums

International Tourism Congress: Congresses and symposiums dedicated to tourism are regularly held in Cartagena, where experts and businessmen meet to discuss trends and the future of the industry. Date not yet confirmed.

Business Congress: Events focused on the business sector, with conferences on innovation, entrepreneurship and economics, often take place in Cartagena. World Congress on Maintenance and Asset Management – June 11, 12 and 13, 2025

23rd Financial Law Congress: The Asobancaria Financial Law Congress in Cartagena de Indias aims to discuss relevant legal issues for the financial sector. September 18 and 19, 2025

ExpoNegocios Cartagena

GAT Expo Cartagena is the annual large-format fair, which in 2025 will be held on April 28, 29 and 30, at the Las Américas Convention Center, with an exhibition of slots, roulettes, cabinets, equipment and furniture for physical casinos, online gaming platforms, live casino, online poker, sports betting, eSports, virtual games and lotteries.

GAT Expo Cartagena begins on April 28 with a proven academy that includes international speakers and the participation of regulators and experts in discussion panels, market analysis, regulations and innovation technological. The authority of Colombia, Coljuegos and the unions Asojuegos, Cornazar, Fecoljuegos and Fedelco, will have a special space at the event.

Andina Link Smart Cities Expo 2025

For more than three decades, Andina Link has been the most influential event in telecommunications, technology and smart cities in Latin America. With a strong track record of innovation and leadership, Andina Link Smart Cities Expo 2025 will be held in Cartagena, Colombia, from March 10 to 13, offering a unique platform to drive the future of the industry and the region .

This prestigious event brings together global leaders, innovators and decision makers to explore cutting-edge technologies, foster business opportunities and develop strategies that meet the challenges of tomorrow. From emerging trends such as IoT and Artificial Intelligence to sustainable solutions and digital inclusion, Andina Link 2025 is the place where progress is managed.

Where to stay in Cartagena de Indias?

You can choose to book at Alba Hotels, a renowned hotel group in the historic center of Cartagena with 4 elegant boutique hotels with colonial essence and high-end service: