The Ministry of Culture presents the cultural agenda for February 2026 in Panama. From February 6 to 14, the public will be able to enjoy events ranging from cinema in Darién to music and theater festivals in the capital. The Ministry of Culture (MiCultura) officially announced the cultural agenda for February, with a program running from the 6th to the 14th of this month. The activities cover multiple disciplines such as visual arts, music, theater, and popular traditions, with events distributed across various provinces of the country for the enjoyment of children, young people, and adults. Among the most prominent events are exhibitions dedicated to carnival festivities. At the Fabio Rodríguez-Herrera Museum, «Queens of the Carnival and traditions of Chitré of the Past» is presented, while at the Belisario Porras Museum in Las Tablas, photos of the Tablas Carnival are exhibited alongside polleras and tembleques. Both exhibitions will be on display for much of the month to highlight national identity. Artistic training and musical expressions The February cultural agenda also emphasizes artistic education. The Juvenile School of Music keeps its registrations open, with auditions scheduled from February 19 to 21 in the City of the Arts. Similarly, on February 13, the National Soloists Contest will take place at the UTP Auditorium, an event with free entry for the public interested in emerging musical talent. For those seeking technical and creative training, courses are offered such as the historical summer course at the Aguadulce Museum and the modern crafts and shirt-making workshop at the Manuel F. Zárate Museum in the province of Los Santos on February 14. Film, festivals, and citizen participation The entertainment offer diversifies with initiatives like «Cine Cultura,» which will take mobile micro-histories to Puerto Piña and Jaqué in the province of Darién. In the capital city, Omar Park and City of Knowledge will host massive events such as the Micro Brew Fest Panamá and the Musicalion event. Finally, the National Government, through MiCultura, calls on the population to participate in the Citizen Consultation of the National Plan of Cultures. This initiative seeks to integrate the opinion of Panamanians in the construction of the country's cultural future, reaffirming the commitment to the social and artistic development of the nation.
