Antigua hosts Festival de las Flores from 14 to 15 November
Published on 10/18/2026 at 07:04 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Antigua (La Antigua Guatemala) hosts the tenth Festival de las Flores on 14 and 15 November 2026, bringing floral installations, art and cultural activities to the historic city in Guatemala. The programme begins before the main weekend, with public events listed from 18 October.
The festival's theme is Ciudad Floreciente, a reference to the city's botanical identity and heritage setting. Its programme connects decorations, contests and exhibitions with the streets and historic spaces that define Antigua.
Festival de las Flores brings art to Antigua on 14 November
The main festival runs on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026. The programme includes floral competitions, a flower market, exhibitions, workshops, music, dance, theatre and poetry, according to the published festival agenda.
Several earlier dates extend the event beyond one weekend. Jardines Conmemorativos runs from 7 to 15 November, Las Flores Trail Run takes place on 8 November at Finca Carmona, and a decorated-car parade crosses the city on 13 November.
The organiser's website confirms that the 2026 Festival de las Flores takes place in Antigua on 14 and 15 November. The same dates are also reported by Guatemala.com, giving the main event a fixed place and period for visitors planning an autumn trip.
Antigua's heritage setting shapes the flower festival
The event is spread across the colonial city rather than confined to one hall. Floral façades, installations and activities occupy different points, so the festival programme uses Antigua's streets, courtyards and historic surroundings as part of its setting.
UNESCO describes Antigua as a place where living heritage and sustainable urban development are closely connected. The city's heritage value is therefore directly relevant to the festival: its public art and flower displays are planned for an urban environment already recognised for its cultural character.
Antigua was the capital of the Spanish colonial Captaincy-General of Guatemala until the 1773 Santa Marta earthquakes led authorities to move the capital. Its baroque churches, ruins and cobbled streets remain central features of the city, as described in the city background.
The combination of a fixed November programme and installations across historic streets means that the festival changes the visitor's route through the city, not simply the contents of one exhibition space.
Visiting Antigua: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The main Festival de las Flores programme takes place on 14 and 15 November 2026 across Antigua, with related activities running from 18 October to 15 November.
- Visitors can expect floral installations, contests, exhibitions, workshops, a flower market and outdoor cultural performances. The agenda is distributed across different points in the city.
- Jardines Conmemorativos is scheduled from 7 to 15 November 2026, while Las Flores Trail Run is scheduled for 8 November at Finca Carmona.
- The city has cobbled streets and a spread-out programme, so walking between installations forms part of the visit. Comfortable footwear is appropriate for the terrain.
- Guatemala's official language is Spanish and its national currency is the quetzal.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Antigua
When does Festival de las Flores take place at Antigua?
The main festival takes place on 14 and 15 November 2026. Related activities run from 18 October to 15 November 2026.
What is included in Festival de las Flores?
The programme includes floral installations, competitions, exhibitions, workshops, a flower market and cultural performances across the city.
Where is Antigua and how do you get there?
Antigua is a historic city in Guatemala. The festival programme is distributed across its streets and historic spaces rather than being limited to one venue.
