In short. The Fiestas de Palmares are Costa Rica’s largest popular celebration: every January they bring a horse parade, carnival and local and international concerts to the fairground. D+F Entertainment Group has worked on its concerts with production, promotion and artist booking tasks.
The festivities
Organized by the Asociación Cívica Palmareña, the festivities run for two weeks in January. The 2026 edition ran January 15–26 with concerts by Los Panchos, Óscar D'León and Piso 21 (La Nación). The Piso 21 closing show included local acts such as La Kuarta, El Guato and Toledo (Diario Extra).
Our role
D+F Entertainment Group has handled:
- Production: stage coordination, artist logistics and show-day operations.
- Promotion: support in promoting the concerts.
- Artist booking: hiring and coordinating local and international talent.
What it shows for your event
- Large open-air concerts at fairgrounds.
- Lineups combining international headliners with local openers.
- Working with civic and institutional organizers.
In the press
La Nación · Diario Extra · La Teja · El Sol de Occidente
Keep reading: Festivals and public events · Chepe Rock
FAQ
When are the Fiestas de Palmares?
Every January, for about two weeks.
Who organizes them?
The Asociación Cívica Palmareña.
What did D+F do?
Production, promotion and artist booking tasks for concerts.
