Nov 2008 (annual) Santiago de Chile
The Festival Internacional Danza Mayor is eagerly anticipated every year by Santiago's dance lovers, who flock to the Cultural Esplanade in the Baquedano metro station. More
3 - 25 Jan 2009 (annual) Santiago de Chile
The Chilean capital explodes with a multitude of diverse theatrical performances throughout January at the international theatre festival Santiago a Mil. The city's streets, theatres and cultural centres all host performances. More
Aug 2009 (annual) Museo Histórico Nacional
The annual Chilean Crafts, Song and Dance exhibition (Muestra Artesanía Chilena Canto y Danza) aims to promote the country's cultural heritage and is held on the patio of Santiago's Natural History Museum. More
20 - 27 Oct 2008 (annual) Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda
An exciting list of short films makes Chile's week-long International Short Film Festival (FeSanCor) a must for cinema buffs in the capital. The Cineteca Nacional inside the Palacio La Moneda Cultural Centre and Cine Arte Alameda are the venues. More
26 Sep 2008 (various dates) Santiago de Chile
Santiago's Gallery Nights offer a monthly opportunity to spend an evening wandering around the city's up-to-the-minute art galleries, located along a circuit on the streets Alonso de Córdova and Nueva Costanera in the barrio of Vitacura. More
May 2009 (annual) Santiago de Chile
Chileans annually commemorate the Iquique Naval Combat that took place on 21 May 1879 in the War of the Pacific. On Navy Day, military ceremonies in Santiago de Chile and floral offerings in public squares honour those who fought. More
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
The Festival Internacional Danza Mayor is eagerly anticipated every year by Santiago's dance lovers, who flock to the Cultural Esplanade in the Baquedano metro station. 
The Chilean capital explodes with a multitude of diverse theatrical performances throughout January at the international theatre festival Santiago a Mil. The city's streets, theatres and cultural centres all host performances. 
