Festival de Musica Campesina de Merida

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MusicMerida villages
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsSources describe at least two named editions
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: VES
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Festival de Musica Campesina de Merida in Merida villages

Merida's Festival de Musica Campesina celebrates rural Andean musical traditions from villages around the city, staged in connection with the Ferias del Sol; a February 2026 edition, La Voz del Sol, followed the Ferias del Sol parade, while other reporting references a longer-running edition, La Voz del Sur, in its 19th year, both organized to highlight Merida's countryside musical roots.

For travelers, Festival de Musica Campesina de Merida works best as a music festival rooted in Merida villages, Venezuela, where the setting shapes the visit as much as the program.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Sources describe at least two named editions of a Merida countryside music festival: a II Festival de Musica Campesina called La Voz del Sol, staged February 8, 2026 near the Main Market on Avenida Las Americas following the Ferias del Sol's Grand Monumental Parade, bringing together groups including Megasur, Los Fraternales, Son y Estilo, Tercera Generacion, Parranda Campesina, and Sabor del Valle, and separately a XIX Festival de Musica Campesina La Voz del Sur, suggesting an older, longer-running tradition under a related but distinct name

02

The mystery stays covered

Organized by Merida's Instituto Municipal de la Cultura, Conservacion, Documentacion y Estudios Historicos (INMUCU), the festival, under whichever specific name, is framed around the motto that the heart of the Merideno mountains sounds again, celebrating musica campesina as the authentic sound of Andean rural life around Merida

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Musica campesina performances honor the rural musical traditions of villages surrounding Merida city

Water and renewal

Living ritual

organized by the municipal cultural institute INMUCU and typically staged in connection with the city's Ferias del Sol

The sacred route

Living ritual

featuring multiple local performing groups and framed around preserving the musical roots and autochthonous culture of the Merideno countryside

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

For Festival de Musica Campesina de Merida, plan transport around the exact Merida villages venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Warm layers are advisable given Merida's cooler Andean mountain climate compared to Venezuela's lowlands; comfortable closed shoes for standing at an outdoor stage event; casual attire is...

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Festival de Musica Campesina de Merida, stay near the part of Merida villages you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

VES

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map8.58 N, 71.17 WOpen in Google Maps

Merida villages, Merida, Venezuela

Nearest airportMRD — Alberto Carnevalli
TransportFor Festival de Musica Campesina de Merida, plan transport around the exact Merida villages venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Festival de Musica Campesina de Merida, stay near the part of Merida villages you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Merida villages via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Merida villages, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearWarm layers are advisable given Merida's cooler Andean mountain climate compared to Venezuela's lowlands; comfortable closed shoes for standing at an outdoor stage event; casual attire is appropriate for a community music festival.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 Musica Campesina de Merida?

Festival de Musica Campesina de Merida is listed for February. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival de Musica Campesina de Merida take place?

The festival is listed in Merida villages, Venezuela. 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?

Merida villages, Merida, 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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Official URLalcaldialibertadormerida.com.ve
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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