Marmaris Latin Fest

7 - 10 May 2026 19 May Youth Square

A Mediterranean Celebration of Latin Spirit

Participating Countries

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Argentina Argentina
Brazil Brazil
Chile Chile
Colombia Colombia
Costa Rica Costa Rica
Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
El Salvador El Salvador
Guatemala Guatemala
Mexico Mexico
Nicaragua Nicaragua
Panama Panama
Paraguay Paraguay
Uruguay Uruguay
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

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A Mediterranean Celebration of Latin Spirit

Marmaris Latin Fest is an international cultural celebration that brings the vibrant spirit of Latin America to the heart of the Mediterranean. Blending rhythm, gastronomy, dance and diplomacy, the festival introduces a new cultural meeting point between Türkiye and the Latin world.

As the first event in Türkiye dedicated exclusively to Latin culture in this format and scale, Marmaris Latin Fest aims to establish itself as a distinctive international brand. Hosted in the city's iconic 19 May Youth Square, the festival will transform the urban center into a dynamic open-air stage where music, color and movement take over public space.

Professional dance companies from Latin countries, live stage performances, and the passionate sounds of salsa, bachata and traditional Latin rhythms will animate the square each evening. Throughout the festival, visitors will also experience curated presentations of Latin cuisine, offering a multi-sensory journey that reflects the diversity and richness of the region.

Beyond entertainment, Marmaris Latin Fest is designed as a platform for intercultural dialogue and cultural diplomacy. By bringing together embassies, artists, chefs, performers and audiences from different nations, the festival strengthens international friendships while positioning Marmaris as a forward-looking city open to global cultural exchange.

With this initiative, Marmaris sets out to create a sustainable international signature event — one that not only celebrates Latin heritage, but also reinforces the city's role as a cultural crossroads of the Mediterranean.

Event Program

Thursday, 7 May
  • 13:00Country Exhibition Stands Opening 19 May Youth Square
  • 13:00Ritmo Latin Band (Colombia) 19 May Youth Square
  • 14:00"Colombia Rumbera" Dance Show (Colombia) 19 May Youth Square
  • 15:00Traditional Salvadoran Dance Show "Cumbia" (El Salvador) 19 May Youth Square
  • 15:15Grupo TeKoVe Concert (Paraguay) 19 May Youth Square
  • 16:00Photo Exhibition Opening Ceremony (Mexico, Guatemala, Chile, Venezuela) Culture and Art House
  • 16:15Traditional Salvadoran Dance Show "Carnaval" (El Salvador) 19 May Youth Square
  • 17:30Opening Parade "Festival Parade" Atatürk Street
  • 18:00Official Opening Ceremony 19 May Youth Square
  • "Latin Band Concert" İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Band
  • Opening Speeches
  • 19:15Opening Concert "Cem Moreno" (Türkiye) 19 May Youth Square
  • 19:30Mexico Dance Workshop Culture and Art House
  • 20:30"Bailes y Alegorías Panameñas" Panama Folk Dance Show (Panama) 19 May Youth Square
  • 21:00Solo Violin Concert "Marcelo Caceres" (Paraguay) 19 May Youth Square
  • 21:30DJ Carivibe (Venezuela) 19 May Youth Square
  • 22:00"Funky Dish" Electronic Music Concert (Guatemala) 19 May Youth Square
  • 23:00"Latin Electronic Music" DJ Del Cid (Panama) 19 May Youth Square
Friday, 8 May
  • 11:00-20:00Latin Film Screenings Culture and Art House
  • 13:00-22:00Country Exhibition Stands 19 May Youth Square
  • 13:30Bachata & Merengue Show (Dominican Republic) 19 May Youth Square
  • 14:15"Latin Songs Concert" Michal Niemic (Poland) 19 May Youth Square
  • 15:00Dominique Hunziker Concert (Guatemala) 19 May Youth Square
  • 16:00Traditional Salvadoran Dance Show "Cumbia" (El Salvador) 19 May Youth Square
  • 16:10Classical Guitar Concert "Carlos Cid" (Chile) 19 May Youth Square
  • 16:30-19:30Latin Cuisine Events: Workshops & Tasting 19 May Youth Square Kitchen Stage
  • 16:30-17:20El Salvador Food Workshop: "Pupusa" Making & Tasting 19 May Youth Square Kitchen Stage
  • 17:30-19:30Panama Food Workshop: Sancocho, Chicken & Rice, Empanadas, Tamales, Coconut & Banana Desserts 19 May Youth Square Kitchen Stage
  • 16:50Traditional Salvadoran Dance Show "Carnaval" (El Salvador) 19 May Youth Square
  • 17:00"Tango Concert" Perla Lucarelli (Uruguay) 19 May Youth Square
  • 18:00"Bailes y Alegorías Panameñas" Panama Folk Dance Show (Panama) 19 May Youth Square
  • 19:00Mara Halunga & Cauê de Marinis Concert (Brazil) 19 May Youth Square
  • 19:30Traditional Salvadoran Dance Workshop "Cumbia" (El Salvador) Culture and Art House
  • 20:00"Piazzolla's Tango" - Burak Eker / Book Launch & Musical Presentation (Argentina) 19 May Youth Square
  • 20:30"Bachata" Dance Workshop (Dominican Republic) Culture and Art House
  • 21:00Grupo TeKoVe Concert (Paraguay) 19 May Youth Square
  • 22:00"Bachata Show" (Dominican Republic) 19 May Youth Square
  • 23:00-24:00Latin Party – Marmaris Latin Dance Schools 19 May Youth Square
Saturday, 9 May
  • 11:00-20:00Latin Film Screenings Culture and Art House
  • 13:00-23:00Country Exhibition Stands 19 May Youth Square
  • 13:00Classical Guitar Concert "Carlos Cid" (Chile) 19 May Youth Square
  • 14:30"Colombia Rumbera" Dance Show (Colombia) 19 May Youth Square
  • 15:00Bachata & Merengue Show (Dominican Republic) 19 May Youth Square
  • 15:00-22:00Mexican Food Bono Marina (Paid)
  • 15:00-19:00Latin Cuisine Events: Workshops & Tasting 19 May Youth Square Kitchen Stage
  • 15:00-16:00Paraguay Food Workshop: "Chipa" Making & Tasting 19 May Youth Square Kitchen Stage
  • 16:30-19:00Panama Food Workshop: Sancocho, Corn Empanadas, Tamales, Ceviche, Pineapple Rice, Milk Dessert 19 May Youth Square Kitchen Stage
  • 15:00Solo Violin Concert "Marcelo Caceres" (Paraguay) 19 May Youth Square
  • 15:50Traditional Salvadoran Dance Show "Cumbia" (El Salvador) 19 May Youth Square
  • 16:00Grupo TeKoVe Concert (Paraguay) 19 May Youth Square
  • 17:30Traditional Salvadoran Dance Show "Carnaval" (El Salvador) 19 May Youth Square
  • 18:00Dominique Hunziker Concert (Guatemala) 19 May Youth Square
  • 19:00"Bailes y Alegorías Panameñas" Panama Folk Dance Show (Panama) 19 May Youth Square
  • 19:30"Merengue" Dance Workshop (Dominican Republic) Culture and Art House
  • 20:00-21:00"Tango Concert" Perla Lucarelli (Uruguay) with Marmaris Tango Dancers 19 May Youth Square
  • 21:10"Argentine Tango" Dance Show 19 May Youth Square
  • 21:30Rêverie Sax Quartet (Italy) 19 May Youth Square
  • 22:00"Funky Dish" Electronic Music Concert (Guatemala) 19 May Youth Square
  • 23:00Latin Electronic Music "DJ Del Cid" (Panama) 19 May Youth Square
Sunday, 10 May
  • 13:00-20:00Country Exhibition Stands 19 May Youth Square
  • 13:00DJ Carivibe (Venezuela) 19 May Youth Square
  • 14:00-18:00Latin Film Screenings Culture and Art House
  • 14:00Latin Songs Concert "Michal Niemic" (Poland) 19 May Youth Square
  • 14:30"Colombia Rumbera" Dance Show (Colombia) 19 May Youth Square
  • 15:00"Milonga Event" / Arşipel Dance & Sports Club (Türkiye) 19 May Youth Square
  • 15:15Ritmo Latin Band (Colombia) 19 May Youth Square
  • 16:00Mara Halunga & Cauê de Marinis Concert (Brazil) 19 May Youth Square
  • 17:30Rêverie Sax Quartet (Italy) 19 May Youth Square
  • 18:30"Bailes y Alegorías Panameñas" Panama Folk Dance Show (Panama) 19 May Youth Square
  • 19:00Solo Violin Concert "Marcelo Caceres" (Paraguay) 19 May Youth Square
  • 20:00Grupo TeKoVe Concert (Paraguay) 19 May Youth Square
Country Exhibition Stands: Paraguay, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Argentina, Panama, Chile, Venezuela. The stands will be open every day during the festival between 13:00 - 22:00.
Photo Exhibition Participating Countries: Guatemala, Mexico, Chile, Venezuela. The photo exhibition can be visited every day during the festival between 09:00 - 18:00.

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