Nov 2008 (various dates) Espacio Riesco
Top international bands, specifically electronic, take over the programme at Santiago Urbano Electronico. The hugely popular annual music festival takes place at the Espacio Riesco exhibition centre. Past performers have included groups such as Daft Punk and the Beastie Boys. More
Nov 2008 (annual) Centro de Extensión Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
The Festival of Contemporary Chilean Music is held at the Salón Fresno in the Catholic University's beautiful exhibition centre. The festival has been persuaded in recent years to accept some international performers too. More
Jan 2009 (annual) Parque de las Esculturas
Santiago de Chile's Parque de las Esculturas is the setting for the annual Providencia International Jazz Festival every January. A galaxy of top international performers join Chile's finest jazz musicians. More
6 Jan 2009 (annual) Santiago de Chile
Loveparade, Santiago's mammoth electronic dance music festival, returns to Chile every year. The parade, complete with banging sound systems, heads out on a route around the city, arriving at Plaza Italia in the centre of town for a huge party. More
Jun 2009 (annual) Teatro Oriente
Chilean musicians get adventurous with a fusion of jazz, national rock, folk and electronic music at the annual StgoFusion in Teatro Oriente. Catch up with the latest sounds coming out of the Chilean capital over this busy weekend. More
6 - 8 Mar 2009 (annual) El Trébol Campsite
The Monte Mapu International Festival of Ecology, Ethnicity & Culture highlights the perils of global warming. Festival-goers can enjoy performing arts and live music at the Isla de Maipo's El Trébol Campsite, 50km south-east of Santiago de Chile. More
Daily Liguria Bar & Restaurant
Many nights out end up routing via Liguria at some point, where artists, writers, musicians and other night-owls soak up the beers with spicy snacks and endless chat. Visiting bands have been known to stage impromptu performances. More
Thu, Fri, and Sat only Batuta
Much-loved alternative bar-club Batuta is one of the city's oldest live venues. It's a no-frills space attracting a typical Nuñoa crowd - young, dressed-down - for live music and raucous parties. More
Top international bands, specifically electronic, take over the programme at Santiago Urbano Electronico. The hugely popular annual music festival takes place at the Espacio Riesco exhibition centre. Past performers have included groups such as Daft Punk and the Beastie Boys. 
Santiago de Chile's Parque de las Esculturas is the setting for the annual Providencia International Jazz Festival every January. A galaxy of top international performers join Chile's finest jazz musicians. 
