Best Festivals in Lima 2026

• Senor de los Milagros (Lord of Miracles) – Lima turns purple for the world's largest Catholic procession
• Fiestas Patrias (Peru Independence Day) – Peru's biggest national holiday, with parades, fireworks, and free events across Lima
• Mistura – Peru's food festival that put regional cuisine on the world stage, and how to plan around its 2026 edition.
• Peru Mucho Gusto (Lima edition) – Peru's state-backed gastronomic fair showcasing all 25 regions in one place
• The World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards – For the first time in South America, Lima hosts The World's 50 Best Restaurants awards on November 4, 2026.