Festival de Tambores de Barlovento

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MusicBarlovento
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsBarlovento's reputation as the wellspring of
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: VES
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Festival de Tambores de Barlovento in Barlovento

Barlovento, the Afro-Venezuelan heartland of Miranda state, is known as the cradle of Venezuelan drumming, and its drum culture is celebrated through events such as the Festival Internacional de Percusion de Barlovento, historically held in October, alongside the region's June San Juan Bautista drum festivities.

Festival de Tambores de Barlovento works best as a practical travel guide for Barlovento, Venezuela: warm enough to invite curiosity, but careful enough to keep changing details flexible.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Barlovento's reputation as the wellspring of Venezuelan tambor tradition rests on drums with distinctive local names, the mina and curbeta among the largest, plus the pujao, cruzao, and corrido, instruments used both in June's San Juan Bautista festivities and during Holy Week

02

The mystery stays covered

The Festival Internacional de Percusion de Barlovento has in past editions run October 7 to 12, honoring master percussionists such as Nene Quintero, Orlando Poleo, and Pandilla, connecting the region's grassroots devotional drumming to a broader, internationally attended percussion showcase

03

The city starts moving

Because Barlovento's drum culture spans multiple distinct annual events rather than one single fixed festival, the region's identity as the country's percussion capital is expressed through a calendar of recurring celebrations rather than a single named occasion

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Barlovento's drum culture rests on a family of named instruments

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the mina and curbeta among the largest

The sacred route

Living ritual

alongside the pujao

The local code

Living ritual

and corrido

Tradition 5

Living ritual

each tied to specific rhythms and roles within devotional and festival contexts

Tradition 6

Living ritual

These drums anchor both the region's June San Juan Bautista observances and dedicated percussion showcases such as the Festival Internacional de Percusion de Barlovento

Tradition 7

Living ritual

which has honored senior Venezuelan percussion figures including Nene Quintero

Tradition 8

Living ritual

Orlando Poleo

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

Light, breathable clothing suited to Barlovento's hot, humid coastal-agricultural climate; comfortable closed shoes for standing and moving through community drumming events; casual...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of Barlovento you will actually use, or choose a transport base with an easy return after peak hours.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

VES

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map10.30 N, 66.08 WOpen in Google Maps

Barlovento, Miranda, Venezuela

Nearest airportCCS — Maiquetía Simón Bolívar
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaStay near the part of Barlovento you will actually use, or choose a transport base with an easy return after peak hours.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Barlovento via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Barlovento, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable clothing suited to Barlovento's hot, humid coastal-agricultural climate; comfortable closed shoes for standing and moving through community drumming events; casual, practical attire appropriate to an outdoor percussion festival setting.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Venezuela 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 Festival de Tambores de Barlovento?

Festival de Tambores de Barlovento is listed for Past edition: 23–24 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival de Tambores de Barlovento take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Barlovento, Miranda, Venezuela

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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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
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