Villa de Leyva International Jazz Festival

Festival Internacional de Jazz de Villa de Leyva

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MusicVilla de Leyva
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsJazz performed in an open colonial plaza
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: COP
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Villa de Leyva International Jazz Festival in Villa de Leyva

Founded in 2011 by Justo Vicente Cuervo Londono and Paola Vargas Vaca, Villa de Leyva's jazz festival has run annually since, adding an academic component in 2012 to pair young regional musicians with visiting masters. Concerts spanning classic, contemporary and fusion jazz take place in heritage and open-air venues, most visibly the town's vast colonial main plaza.

Villa de Leyva's jazz festival began with the registration of the Corporacion Villa Jazz Festival at the Tunja Chamber of Commerce in 2010, followed by the first edition on 3 July 2011, founded by maestro Justo Vicente Cuervo Londono together with Paola Vargas Vaca.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Jazz performed in an open colonial plaza built in the sixteenth century offers a visual and acoustic setting distinct from the indoor clubs and concert halls where the genre is typically heard in Colombia's larger cities

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival's explicit role providing central Andean Colombia, an area with fewer dedicated jazz venues than Bogota or Medellin, with regular access to touring jazz artists gives it a documented regional function beyond simple entertainment

03

The city starts moving

Continuity under family leadership since founder Justo Cuervo Londono's death in 2019, with his son assuming the corporation's presidency, reflects an unusually direct succession story for a mid-sized regional festival

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Villa de Leyva International Jazz Festival is documented as a recurring music festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Villa de Leyva, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Jazz performed in an open colonial plaza built in the sixteenth century offers a visual and acoustic setting distinct from the indoor clubs and...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

A warm layer is worth carrying even after a warm day, since Villa de Leyva's evenings cool sharply once the sun sets; smart-casual suits both the outdoor plaza sets and the smaller indoor...

Safety

Villa de Leyva International Jazz Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Villa de Leyva you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

COP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map5.63 N, 73.52 WOpen in Google Maps

Villa de Leyva, Boyaca, Colombia

Nearest airportBOG — El Dorado
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Villa de Leyva you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Villa de Leyva via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Villa de Leyva, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearA warm layer is worth carrying even after a warm day, since Villa de Leyva's evenings cool sharply once the sun sets; smart-casual suits both the outdoor plaza sets and the smaller indoor heritage venues. Flat, sturdy shoes help on the plaza's uneven cobblestones.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 Villa de Leyva International Jazz Festival?

Villa de Leyva International Jazz Festival is listed for Past edition: 28 June–1 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Villa de Leyva International Jazz Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

4 days 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?

Villa de Leyva, Boyaca, Colombia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

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 URLcolombia.travel
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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