Green Moon Festival

Festival de la Luna Verde

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Arts & CultureSan Andres
DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsFew Colombian festivals center on an
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: COP
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Green Moon Festival in San Andres

Green Moon Festival has celebrated San Andres island's Raizal identity, an Afro-Caribbean, English-Creole culture distinct from mainland Colombia, every year since 1987. The program mixes academic talks on Antillean and Creole culture with traditional dance and concerts spanning reggae, dancehall, soca, calypso and Haitian konpa, reflecting the archipelago's place within the wider Caribbean world.

Green Moon Festival has gathered San Andres every year since 1987 around Raizal identity, the Afro-Caribbean, English-Creole-speaking culture native to this small archipelago sitting more than 750 kilometers from Colombia's mainland Caribbean coast, closer geographically to Nicaragua than to the country that governs it.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few Colombian festivals center on an entirely non-Spanish-speaking cultural identity the way this one does: Raizal residents speak San Andres-Providencia Creole, an English-based language, as their mother tongue, and the festival's academic and language-fair programming exists specifically to affirm that identity rather than to entertain visitors alone

02

The mystery stays covered

Musically, the lineup draws on reggae, dancehall, Haitian konpa, zouk, soca and calypso alongside salsa and merengue, a genuinely wider Caribbean and Antillean range than mainland Colombian festivals typically program

03

The city starts moving

Running continuously since 1987 on an archipelago geographically closer to Nicaragua than to Colombia's mainland gives the festival an unusually distinct sense of place

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's language-fair programming specifically addressing San Andres-Providencia Creole

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and its academic sessions on Raizal and Antillean identity

The sacred route

Living ritual

are documented

The local code

Living ritual

ongoing elements distinct from the festival's concert and dance programming

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually September

Getting around

For Green Moon Festival, plan transport around the exact San Andres venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Light, breathable Caribbean-weight clothing suits San Andres' hot, humid island climate for both daytime academic sessions and evening concerts. Beach sandals work for most daytime movement...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Green Moon Festival, stay near the part of San Andres you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

COP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map12.58 N, 81.70 WOpen in Google Maps

San Andres, San Andres and Providencia, Colombia

Nearest airportADZ — Gustavo Rojas Pinilla
TransportFor Green Moon Festival, plan transport around the exact San Andres venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Green Moon Festival, stay near the part of San Andres you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to San Andres via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near San Andres, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable Caribbean-weight clothing suits San Andres' hot, humid island climate for both daytime academic sessions and evening concerts. Beach sandals work for most daytime movement, though closed shoes are worth having for denser evening concert crowds.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Colombia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Green Moon Festival?

Green Moon Festival is listed for September. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Green Moon Festival take place?

The festival is listed in San Andres, Colombia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

San Andres, San Andres and Providencia, Colombia

Is it family friendly?

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLsanandres.gov.co
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually September
Source statusOfficial source linked
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