From September 26 to October 5, 2025, Limón and its neighboring cantons will pulse with music, dance, theater, visual arts, and community traditions during the fifteenth edition of the National Arts Festival (FNA2025). Organized by the Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ) through the Center for Artistic and Cultural Production (CPAC), this festival decentralizes culture by offering free events across Pococí, Guácimo, Matina, Siquirres, Limón, and Talamanca.
Bringing Art to the Communities
FNA2025 reaffirms its mission to make art a right for all Costa Ricans by providing:
- Completely free performances and workshops.
- Citizen participation through collaborative projects and community-driven works.
- A diversity of expressions, from Afro-Caribbean dance and cimarrona music to visual art installations and poetry readings.
According to Sally Molina Villalobos, director of CPAC, “this new schedule allows us to establish robust logistics and deepen our collaboration with Limón’s communities.”
Schedule and Venues
- Pococí (Guápiles): September 26–28
- Guácimo: September 28–30
- Siquirres: September 30–October 2
- Matina (Batán): October 2–4
- Limón & Talamanca: October 3–5
Each day, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., offers:
- Open-air concerts and dance performances in public plazas.
- Itinerant theater productions and community choirs.
- Outdoor visual arts exhibitions.
- Hands-on workshops (painting, music, ceramics).
- Cultural markets featuring local artisans and producers.
Afro-Caribbean Focus and Inclusion
As the heart of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, Limón provides the perfect stage to celebrate its Afro-diasporic heritage. Highlights include:
- Cimarrona and calypso music showcases
- Traditional Afro-Caribbean dance performances
- Talks on historical memory and living heritage
- Platforms for Indigenous and Garífuna artists
Through these activities, the MCJ promotes cultural diversity and territorial equity, recognizing Limón as a strategic hub for culture for all.
How to Participate
- Free access to all shows and workshops.
- Although the artist call closed on March 24, 2025, selected participants will be announced soon.
- For full details and the complete program, visit:
👉 https://agenda.mcj.go.cr/evento/festival-nacional-de-las-artes-2025
