Culture

Tocumen International Airport is hosting an art and photography exhibition that highlights Panamanian identity and heritage for travelers in transit. The display turns one of Panama’s busiest gateways into a cultural showcase.

Panama will host a regional debate on the future of higher education, putting the country at the center of an important policy discussion. The event highlights growing pressure on universities to adapt to economic, social, and technological change.

Portobelo will mark the seventh Festival de la Pollera Congo on May 2 with parades, music, food and a tribute to Congo queen Catalina. The celebration spotlights Afro-Panamanian heritage and UNESCO-recognized cultural tradition.

Panama’s cultural calendar will feature the first Jazz Experience in Pedasí on May 30, alongside the Chamber Music Festival from May 7 to 16. Both events expand live music programming beyond Panama City.

Mega Bingo Mundial TV 2026 is offering viewers a chance to win major prizes, including a house or a car, alongside the opportunity to see Panama’s national team. The promotion is airing through Nex Panamá.

Portobelo is preparing for the 7th Pollera Congo Festival, launched by Panama’s Ministry of Culture to celebrate Afro-descendant heritage and local identity. The event highlights both the cultural value and economic potential of this tradition.

FOX Latin America has expanded the FOX channel into Central America, including Panama, with programming that features the Panamanian Football League. The launch adds another international media option for Panamanian viewers.

Rafael Santos Díaz will perform in Panama this week in a show that blends vallenato with Panamanian typical music. The concerts in Santiago de Veraguas and Panama City will highlight his family legacy and newer material.

Panama’s Ministry of Culture has opened literary contests in short story, poetry, and narrative to promote new writers, including children, youth, and emerging authors. The initiative aims to strengthen the country’s literary scene and expand opportunities for creative talent.

The April 15, 2026 Wednesday draw results for Panama’s national lottery were released, drawing the usual attention from players nationwide. The “miercolito” remains one of the country’s most watched lottery events.

Portobelo is set for the seventh Pollera Congo Festival, with authorities expecting more than 15,000 attendees during the May 1 holiday weekend. The event highlights Afro-Panamanian culture and could provide a boost to local tourism and commerce.

Portobelo will host the seventh Pollera Congo Festival on May 2, featuring an aquatic parade and 19 participating groups. The event will celebrate one of Panama’s most important Afro-Antillean traditions.

Panamá Viejo is celebrating the International Day of Monuments with a food festival featuring more than 50 culinary offerings. The event combines heritage, tourism, and Panamanian culture in one of the country’s most iconic historic sites.

Pitch, Hit & Run is returning to Panama with MLB support and will reach more than 4,000 children. The youth baseball program is designed to build skills, confidence, and interest in the sport.

A gold-filled tomb in Panama is offering new clues about the burial rituals, craftsmanship, and social structure of an ancient civilization. The discovery adds to Panama’s growing archaeological record and its role as a crossroads of early cultures.

The Panama Canal will be the Honor Guest at FIL Panama 2026, giving the country’s flagship book fair a strong national theme. The selection highlights the canal’s role in Panama’s identity, economy, and global profile.

Elmar Rojas transformed the humble scarecrow into a mystical figure that embodied rural memory, folklore and the dreamlike spirit of Central American art. His distinctive style helped make him one of Latin America’s most recognizable painters.

Panama is expanding efforts to protect its seven Indigenous languages through bilingual education, community projects and digital content. The movement is helping young people reconnect with ancestral identity and cultural memory.

The first Copa Autódromo Panamá Golf & Racing debuted at Vista Mar with 50 players, more than 20 sponsors and over $5,000 in prizes. Organizers are already planning a second edition later this year.

The Panama International Book Fair 2026 will honor the Panama Canal as its guest of honor. The choice highlights one of the country’s most important national symbols in a major cultural event.