Santiago a Mil International Theater Festival (January (approximately January 3–26 each year)). Chile's largest performing arts festival, founded 1994. Three weeks of theatre, dance, music, circus, and performance art from ~25 countries in Santiago's public spaces and venues. Many events free. Attracts ~500,000…
Lollapalooza Chile (March (typically mid-to-late March, 3-day weekend)). Annual international music festival at Parque O'Higgins, Santiago. First held in April 2011 as the first Lollapalooza event outside the United States. Features 100+ artists across six stages.
Fiesta de la Vendimia del Maipo (Grape Harvest Festival) (Last weekend of March annually). Annual wine harvest celebration in Isla de Maipo, south of Santiago, accessible as a day trip from the capital. Free admission (~15,000 visitors). Features grape-treading, traditional rodeo, Chilean folk music, and…
Fiestas Patrias (Chilean National Holidays) (September 18–19 annually (sometimes extended to Sept 17 or 20 depending on day of week)). Chile's most important national holiday. September 18 commemorates the First National Government Junta of 1810; September 19 honors Army Glories Day. Celebrations include fondas (temporary festival venues), asados…