Magallanes

Events & festivals

Carnivals, festivals and happenings that shape the southern calendar.

Punta ArenasEarly July

Festival

Winter Carnival

📍 Punta Arenas

The big celebration of the southern winter: floats, parades and fireworks over the Strait of Magellan.

Punta ArenasLate June

Tradition

Strait Dip

📍 Punta Arenas

Hundreds of people brave the cold and plunge into the Strait of Magellan in the middle of winter.

Punta ArenasLate July

Cultural

Patagonia Folklore Festival

📍 Punta Arenas

A traditional gathering of Patagonian folk music and dance, with artists from the region and the country.

Puerto NatalesMay

Festival

Puerto Natales Anniversary

📍 Puerto Natales

Free shows, traditional dance, country gatherings and family activities for the city’s anniversary.

Torres del PaineSeptember

Sports

Patagonian International Marathon

📍 Torres del Paine

An international marathon with the Paine massif as backdrop, drawing runners from around the world.

Punta ArenasFebruary

Cultural

Summer Festival

📍 Punta Arenas

Open-air concerts and shows that liven up the Magallanic summer nights.

Dates are approximate and confirmed yearly. Soon you’ll see an up-to-date agenda with community-submitted events.