# Cultural festivals in Chile

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-festivals-in-chile
> Updated: 2026-09-24T16:21:02.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Chilean cultural festivals have announced international lineups for late 2026. The seventh edition of the Festival Poesía y Música PM is scheduled for September 30 to October 3 in Santiago. This free event features concerts and sound poetry with guests including Liliana Felipe from Mexico and Ricardo Aleixo from Brazil, as well as performances by the Orquesta Usach.

Additionally, the Puerto de Ideas Valparaíso festival is set for November 6 to 8. This event will host literary figures such as Mircea Cărtărescu, Agustina Bazterrica, and Alejandro Zambra to discuss themes of love, freedom, memory, and oblivion. 

In Basel, Chile, the En Órbita Festival has returned, featuring musical acts such as Blonde Redhead and Dry Cleaning.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Puerto de Ideas Valparaíso confirms international guests for 2026 edition

Multiple cultural festivals are announced, including Puerto de Ideas in Valparaíso, the PM Poetry and Music Festival in Santiago, and the Caminos de la Ópera Lírica in Asunción.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-cultural-festivals-announce-international-lineups

### 2026-09-17: Musical events featuring classic hits scheduled in Chile and Argentina

Musical events featuring classic rock and dance hits from the 1970s to 2000s are scheduled for September in Chile and Argentina.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/musical-events-featuring-classic-hits-scheduled-in-chile-and-argentina

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