Santiago Special Events
January
International theatre festival attracting a colourful cross-section of high-profile and fringe theatrical acts.
Various venues
Website: www.stgoamil.cl
Festival Internacional de la Canción (International Festival of Song)
Mid February
Viña del Mar
Website: http://festival.canal13.cl
Semana Santa (Holy Week)
Week up to and including Easter Sunday
Religious ceremonies.
Throughout the city
Gran Premio de Criadores
July/August
Classic horse race.
Hipódromo Chile
Website: www.hipodromo.cl
Ñuñoa Jazz Festival
August
In and around the Casa de la Cultura de Nuñoa, Avenida Irarrazaval 4055, and Plaza Ñuñoa
Polla de Potrillos y Potrancas
August/September
Classic horse race.
Club Hípico
Website: www.clubhipico.cl
Semana de la Chilenidad (National Week)
Week around 18 September
A week of nationalist celebrations and parades encompassing Independence Day on 18 September. Includes stalls, typical food, traditional games and dances, rodeos and folk events.
Throughout the city
Festival de Primavera
October
Spring festival of classical concerts.
Teatro Municipal
Website: www.municipal.cl
Viña del Mar Film Festival
October
Teatro Municipal, Plaza San Francisco Vergara, Viña del Mar
Website: www.festivalcinevinadelmar.cl
Feria Internacional del Libro (International Book Fair)
October/November
Centro Cultural Estación Mapocho
Website: www.camlibro.cl/filsa
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead or All Saints Day)
1 November
National holiday.
Throughout the city
Chilean Football Association Cup Final
December
Culmination of the season's football tournament.
Estadio Nacional
Website: www.anfp.cl
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