Panama City Local Events
There are numerous events in Panama City going on throughout the year. We have listed some of these below, and we think they are a great time to come visit!
The Panama Jazz festival is a highly recommended event - the festival attracts performers from all over the world. Last year, the American jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter and the Cuban pianist Chucho Valdes were among the headliners. The next Panama Jazz Festival will take place in Panama City from January 16th to January 21th, 2012. For more details please contact us.
The Carnival is also a great moment to visit Panama- although each city celebrates the carnival; the most popular carnival is in Azuero Peninsula, in a small village called Las Tablas. Come and enjoy the next Carnival edition from February 18th to 21th, 2012.
Even if you can't make it during one of the listed Panama City events, there is sure to be something interesting happening when you do come - just send us an email and we'll be sure to let you know.
Carnival in Panama is considered one of the greatest celebrations in the city, as well as in the rest of the country. Every Panamanian can hardly wait for the Carnival!
Place: Ocu -Herrera (11 Aug 2012 - 14 Aug 2012)
The Festival del Manito is a celebration of the customs, folklore and traditions of the region of Azuero, whom are Spanish descendants.
Place: Visitor Centers (15 Aug 2012)
Come celebrate the 97th anniversary of the inauguration of the Panama Canal in Panama!
Place: Bocas del Toro (13 Sep 2012 - 18 Sep 2012)
During the fair, Festival of the Sea, the marine attractions and natural resources are celebrated, while local and national crafts are sold.
Place: Cocle-Anton (13 Oct 2012 - 17 Oct 2012)
The festival of Torito Guapo (Handsome Bull), from October 13th to 17th, 2011 in the district of Antón, is one of the most original and fun-filled folklore festivities of the province of Coclé.
Independance Day from Colombia and National Flag Day
Place: All of Panama (3 Nov 2012 - 4 Nov 2012)On November 3, 1903, Panama formally separated from Colombia and established the Republic of Panama. Since declaring independence from Spain in 1821, Panama was part of the Republic of Gran Colombia.
