Exploring Panama’s vibrant arts, traditions, and cultural events. Read features on music, film, festivals, and the creatives shaping local culture.
Bad Bunny’s Madrid tour launch, a new Paul McCartney album, the return of ‘Rick and Morty’ and a major Félix González-Torres show headline this week’s cultural calendar.
A pediatrician in Panama argues that free outdoor play is becoming a luxury, even though it is essential for children’s development, health and emotional resilience. The piece calls for more unstructured time, safer parks and less screen-driven childhoods.
A Centroamérica Cuenta 2026 panel in Panama City highlighted growing concern over children’s screen use and the need to strengthen reading, play, and family conversation. Speakers said technology can complement literature, but adults must guide how children use it.
In the UK, “sorry” can mean much more than an apology. It is a key part of British etiquette, used to soften requests, manage conflict and navigate public life politely.
Panama’s cultural agenda for May 25-29 includes theater, concerts, exhibitions, gastronomy and Afro-Panamanian events in several provinces. The week highlights the country’s arts scene and the Month of the Black Ethnicity.
Raphael says he will record a new album dedicated to Mexico before the end of the year as he continues his “Raphaelísimo” tour. The veteran singer’s plans reflect his lasting pull across Spanish-speaking audiences, including fans throughout Latin America.
Panama’s World Cup build-up is getting a boost with the premiere of a new documentary on the national team, alongside a televised friendly against Brazil. The pairing highlights the country’s growing anticipation for the 2026 cycle.
A Panama Canal visit can be the anchor for a family trip that also includes wildlife tours and Casco Viejo. Panama’s compact geography makes it easy to combine engineering, nature, and history in one itinerary.
Rubén Blades was honored in Panama City as the Instituto Cervantes received his maracas and handwritten Patria lyrics for its legacy archive. The tribute highlighted his influence on salsa, Panamanian identity and Spanish-language culture.
Sebastián Yatra launched his Mexico run in Mexico City with a heartfelt set built around ballads, fan favorites and a strong response at the Palacio de los Deportes. The tour now moves on to several other major Mexican cities.
At Centroamérica Cuenta in Panama, Eduardo Sacheri and Luis Chaves discussed how football has shaped their writing, from childhood memories to literary storytelling. The conversation showed why the sport remains one of the most powerful cultural references in Latin America.
Bob Dylan’s career spans protest folk, electric rock and late-career reinvention, with his current tour underscoring his lasting cultural influence. His Nobel Prize and six-decade body of work continue to frame him as one of music’s defining chroniclers.
Centroamérica Cuenta turned Panama into a regional forum for debate on exile, memory and freedom, with major literary and political voices taking part. The festival also reinforced Panama’s role as a meeting ground for democratic discussion in Latin America.
Rubén Blades placed his maracas and the original manuscript of Patria in the Instituto Cervantes’ Caja de las Letras during Centroamérica Cuenta. The gesture highlights Panama’s cultural reach and Blades’ enduring role in Hispanic music.
More than 100 young people met in Panama City for a national forum on AI, leadership and sustainability, with a strong focus on indigenous participation. Organizers said the goal was to give youth a direct role in shaping the country’s digital future.
Rubén Blades is set to leave a legacy item for Spain’s Instituto Cervantes during Centroamérica Cuenta in Panama City, with the director saying he especially wants the singer’s Panama-flag maracas. The gesture highlights Blades’ place in Latin American culture and Panama’s influence beyond the Canal.
Panama City’s Festival Experimental de Teatro is running through May 31 with monologues and two-person plays in multiple cultural venues. The lineup emphasizes social themes, low-cost tickets and audience participation in selecting one standout production.
Neil Postman’s warning that entertainment can weaken serious public debate still feels current in the age of social media and short-form video. His book remains a useful guide to media literacy and political attention.
A Panamanian commentary examines how urban music can shape young people’s perceptions of violence, gender, and status. The debate comes amid continued concern over gang recruitment and youth homicide in the region.
A Panama Canal trip can be the center of a family-friendly itinerary that also includes jungle wildlife tours and a visit to Casco Viejo. Panama’s short distances make it easy to combine the canal with culture and nature in one visit.