Medellín experiences cultural growth in gastronomy and music

Medellín is experiencing significant cultural growth in both its culinary and musical sectors. The city’s gastronomic scene is expanding beyond traditional dishes like bandeja paisa and sancocho, with a new generation of chefs utilizing local Andean and Amazonian ingredients in contemporary settings. Notable new establishments include Boro, a bistro-style restaurant in the El Poblado neighborhood that focuses on natural ingredients and wellness.

In the music industry, vallenato singer Hebert Vargas is scheduled to perform at the new DAVIarena in Sabaneta on December 4, 2026. This event marks the first vallenato performance at the venue, which is set to open in mid-November. Vallenato, a genre characterized by accordion music from Colombia’s Caribbean coast, is recognized by UNESCO as heritage requiring urgent safeguarding.