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49th National Vallenato Composers Festival

Overview

The 49th National Vallenato Music Composers Festival in San Juan del Cesar, Colombia, has begun preparations for its upcoming event scheduled for December 17 to 20, 2026. The festival will feature folkloric contests, parades, and musical performances, with an official poster designed by Luis Daza honoring icons Alfredo Gutiérrez and Silvio Brito.

Singer Jorge Celedón has confirmed sponsorship for the festival’s Amateur category. According to festival president Álvaro Álvarez, this support aims to promote new talent and ensure generational succession within the genre. The musical lineup includes various artists such as Poncho Zuleta, Silvestre Dangond, and Diego Daza.

Entities

Silvio Brito · Alfredo Gutiérrez · San Juan del Cesar · Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata · National Festival of Vallenato Music Composers

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Jorge Celedón supports Vallenato Composers Festival

    Singer Jorge Celedón will sponsor the Amateur category of the 49th National Festival of Vallenato Music Composers in San Juan del Cesar in December 2026.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    San Juan del Cesar announces 49th National Vallenato Composers Festival

    San Juan del Cesar has released the official poster for its 49th National Vallenato Music Composers Festival, honoring Alfredo Gutiérrez and Silvio Brito.

Sources

diariodelnorte.net · elpaisvallenato.com · tropicanafm.com · vallenatofm.com