# 49th National Vallenato Composers Festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/49th-national-vallenato-composers-festival
> Updated: 2026-10-20T12:52:53.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jorge-celedn-supports-vallenato-composers-festival

### 2026-09-24: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-juan-del-cesar-announces-49th-national-vallenato-composers-festival

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