The Bogotá Institute of Tourism announced that the Jazz al Parque festival will take place on September 12 and 13, 2026, at Parque El Country. ^[1] Jazz al Parque 2026, the 29th edition of the festival, will be held on September 12 and 13 at Parque El Country in Colombia with free entry. ^[2] The festival's theme focuses on the dialogue between jazz and the rhythms, traditions, and musical identities of Latin America. ^[3] The international lineup includes Arturo O'Farrill from the United States, Balta from Uruguay, Cimafunk from Cuba, Iraida Noriega from Mexico, Tlapalería Don Chuy from Mexico, Uli Costa, and Afrosambajazz from Brazil. ^[4] The national Colombian representation features Domingo Sánchez - Territorio Gauta from Barranquilla, Madera Jazz from Medellín, and Ricardo Gallo Cuarteto from Bogotá and New York. ^[5] Daniella Cura, curator of the festival, stated that this edition was born from a need to look inward and listen to what Latin America is, highlighting a deep history of dialogue with jazz. ^[6] The 2026 edition features 17 proposals from Latin America and Colombia, curated to explore how jazz transforms when meeting local roots, traditions, and identities. ^[7] Arturo O'Farrill, a pianist and composer based in New York and born in Mexico City, will represent the international lineup with his Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. ^[8]