The International Festival of the Arts is entering its final stretch with four days packed with concerts, large-scale performances and free activities that will fill the heart of San José with music and color. Between today, March 26, and Sunday 29, La Sabana, the main stages and several theaters in the capital will host some of the most anticipated moments of FIA 2026.

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Thursday, March 26: big nights begin

From Thursday afternoon, the atmosphere starts to heat up with musical and stage proposals for different audiences. The day combines fashion, film, theater and concerts that stretch into the night in the festival’s main spaces.

• At the Antigua Aduana, Costa Rica Fashion Week takes center stage with continuous runways from 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., offering a visual show that blends design, art and urban culture.
• Live music takes over the Conexiones Stage from 5:30 p.m. with a concert by Isla Tambor, a Costa Rican project perfect for kicking off the night with local rhythms.
• At 6:00 p.m., the Orotina Community Band brings its energy to the surroundings of La Sabana, turning public space into a big open-air party.
• In prime time, the Conexiones Stage welcomes Mexican band Los Pream at 7:00 p.m., strengthening the presence of the guest country and adding an international touch to the musical program.
• The main course of the night is at 8:00 p.m. on the Main Stage with Supermambo, the project by Felipe Fournier and Jeremy Bosch (Costa Rica–United States), promising an explosive mix of salsa, jazz and tropical fusions tailor-made for a massive outdoor show.

Friday, March 27: Fonseca and the power of live music

Friday the 27th is one of the most intense days of FIA 2026, with multiple activities preparing the way for a night of major concerts. The city becomes a large cultural circuit that embraces everything from reading to symphonic music and Latin pop.

• From midday, downtown San José fills with movement through theater, literature and fashion, while Antigua Aduana keeps Costa Rica Fashion Week going with runways from 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• The late-afternoon music block begins on the Conexiones Stage with Palusanto at 5:30 p.m., setting the mood for the evening shows.
• At 7:00 p.m., jazz lovers have a date with Mexican musician Adrián Oropeza on the Conexiones Stage, in a concert that combines virtuosity and closeness with the audience.
• In the theaters, the National Symphony Orchestra presents its 2026 Season at 8:00 p.m. at the National Theater (paid event), ideal for those who prefer to experience FIA from a velvet seat.
• The massive closing of the night comes at 8:30 p.m. with the highly anticipated concert by Colombian singer Fonseca on the Main Stage, one of the festival’s largest shows, designed to gather thousands of people singing outdoors.

Saturday, March 28: Percance celebrates 20 years

Saturday the 28th is a day designed to enjoy FIA from early on with the family and to end with a night of major concerts and stage productions. The arts take over the open spaces of La Sabana as well as the historic theaters downtown.

• The morning starts with family-friendly options, including the SINABI Bookmobile at the Children’s Forest from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and a concert by the Camerata and Brass Choir of Grecia – SINEM in the Multiuse Zone at 11:00 a.m.
• The Main Stage welcomes the folkloric dance show México Bello by the Ballet de Espectáculos Libertadores at 2:00 p.m., offering a colorful display of dances and traditions from the guest country.
• As the afternoon goes on, the music intensifies: at 5:00 p.m., the Mata de Plátano Symphony Orchestra and the Parque La Libertad – SINEM Camerata perform on the Conexiones Stage, bringing the work of youth orchestras to the heart of the festival.
• From 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., TRUCK by Bridgman Packer Dance (United States) takes over the surroundings of La Sabana with dance and projections that transform public space into a large-format stage.
• The night splits into several experiences: at the Melico Salazar Theater, the National Dance Workshop presents Con_Pulsión, while the National Theater hosts Astrid Hadad’s Fiesta Cabaretera (Mexico), both paid events that deliver high-intensity stage productions.
• On the Conexiones Stage, DJ In Betwin’s set starts at 7:30 p.m., warming up the crowd with a mix of urban and electronic beats.
• The massive grand finale on Saturday is the Percance – 20th Anniversary concert at 8:30 p.m. on the Main Stage, celebrating two decades of the Costa Rican band with big sing-alongs, special guests and a blast of ska and Latin rock to finish the night on a high.

Sunday, March 29: closing with Monsieur Periné, Ivy Queen and street spectacle

On Sunday 29, FIA 37 says goodbye with a program designed to enjoy the festival from morning to night, combining family activities, top-level concerts and a final large-scale show. La Sabana becomes the epicenter of the closing, with a sequence of events that make it hard to stay at home.

• The day begins with dance in the Children’s Forest, where the National Dance Company performs at 10:00 a.m., followed by another visit from the SINABI Bookmobile until 4:00 p.m.
• At the same time, the National Theater presents a concert by the National Symphony Orchestra – 2026 Season at 10:30 a.m., perfect for those wishing to bid farewell to FIA in a classic indoor setting (paid event).
• Around La Sabana, the street performance Paso Cimarrón returns at 2:00 p.m., filling open spaces with comparsa, rhythm and tradition.
• In the afternoon, Antigua Aduana hosts the last day of Costa Rica Fashion Week with runways from 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., while La Sabana prepares for the final block of concerts.
• At 4:30 p.m., the Main Stage hosts Monsieur Periné (Colombia), whose signature sound blends swing, alternative pop and Latin American roots, perfect for starting the final stretch with a festive, family-friendly vibe.
• The Conexiones Stage keeps the musical pulse going with Swing Criollo by Corporación Artística Chocolate at 5:30 p.m. and a concert by Marta Gómez (Colombia) at 6:30 p.m., adding more voices and rhythms from the region to the festival’s farewell.
• At 7:30 p.m., the Main Stage becomes the setting for the FIA 37 Closing Ceremony, a protocol and artistic moment that officially marks the end of this edition.
• The musical grand finale comes at 8:00 p.m. with Ivy Queen (Puerto Rico) on the Main Stage, a massive, urban closing that promises to ignite the crowd with the greatest hits of “La Caballota.”
• Finally, at 9:00 p.m., the surroundings of La Sabana turn into a powerful visual stage with RECONEC, the large-format street show by La Fura dels Baus (Spain), offering an impressive production to close FIA 2026.

How to make the most of FIA 2026 concerts

These last four days of FIA 2026 are designed so that both locals and visitors to San José can enjoy free concerts, open-air performances and major shows in historic theaters. The key is to plan ahead: arrive early at La Sabana to secure a good spot in front of the Main Stage or Conexiones Stage, check public transport closing times and combine the massive concerts with more intimate experiences such as film, dance or symphonic music indoors.

During these dates, artists like Fonseca, Percance, Monsieur Periné, Marta Gómez and Ivy Queen join a wide lineup of national and international acts that turn San José into a huge celebration of art and culture. The result is a schedule full of music, diversity and civic encounters that consolidates FIA 2026 as one of Costa Rica’s most important cultural events of the year.