# Peruvian cultural and gastronomic festivals

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/peruvian-cultural-and-gastronomic-festivals
> Updated: 2026-10-23T03:45:41.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Various cultural and culinary events are scheduled across Peru to promote national heritage and tourism. In Chancay, the 12th Festival del Chancho al Palo is set for mid-October 2026, featuring gastronomic stands to celebrate local traditions.

In Lima, the ‘Cajón y Sabor’ event is planned for late October to celebrate Día de la Canción Criolla through traditional music and dance. Additionally, a launch event for the 2027 Candelaria festival is scheduled for November in Lima to showcase the folklore and music of Puno.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Peruvian cultural festivals announced for Lima

Lima will host “Cajón y Sabor” on October 31, 2026, and a Candelaria 2027 launch event on November 22, 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peruvian-cultural-festivals-announced-for-lima

### 2026-09-28: Chancay to host 2026 Chancho al Palo Festival

The 12th Festival del Chancho al Palo will be held in Chancay, Peru, from October 16-18, 2026, expecting 30,000 visitors to celebrate local gastronomy.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chancay-to-host-2026-chancho-al-palo-festival

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