Sevilla’s Blues en el Balcón Festival returns for its fifth year from June 28-30, promising a vibrant celebration of blues music and cultural exchange at the heart of Valle del Cauca.
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Colombia’s Petro honors Carlos Pizarro’s Hat as cultural heritage
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro designates Carlos Pizarro’s iconic beige straw hat as Cultural Heritage in a solemn ceremony at Bogotá’s Casa de Nariño.
No more olé: Colombian Congress passes bill banning bullfighting
Colombian Congress passes historic bill banning bullfighting, marking a significant victory for the animal rights movement after decades of legal obstacles.
The best of the Petronio Álvarez Festival at Teatro Mayor on Saturday, June 1
Catch the highlights of the Petronio Álvarez Festival’s top performers at Teatro Mayor this Saturday, June 1, featuring acclaimed Afro-Colombian musical talents. Tickets available now for this celebration of Pacific music
Bogotá to stage nine Festivals at the Park with environmental messages
With a strong environmental message from the mayoralty, Bogotá will stage nine Festivals at the Park during 2024.
Eurocine celebrates edition 30 with Sweden as Guest Nation
Eurocine’s 30th edition, featuring Sweden as Guest Nation, promises a captivating showcase of European cinema across nine Colombian cities from May 9 to May 19.
Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) hosts Brazil as Guest Nation
Brazil will be honored as Guest Nation at Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo), showcasing its literary greatness and fostering a cultural exchange on topics such as climate change, biodiversity and the Amazon. FILBo opens April 17 at Corferias and runs until May 2.
Bogotá set for three-days of art-hopping circuits with ARTBO Weekend
Bogotá gears up for ARTBO Weekend, set to showcase diverse artistic expressions and design innovations across the city from April 12-14. With 71 venues participating, attendees can expect immersive art experiences, guided tours, and insightful conversations, highlighting Bogotá’s thriving cultural landscape
Colombia’s García Márquez returns posthumously with “Until August”
A decade after his death in Mexico City at age 77, Gabriel García Márquez’s posthumous novel ‘Until August’ sparks debate as it hits shelves worldwide. The Colombian release has been welcomed by readers of the Nobel Laureate.
Bogotá: New guide highlights “100 essential experiences” in the Colombian capital
Bogotá’s District Institute of Tourism unveils an informative guide “100 Experiences You Should Live in Bogotá at Least Once in Your Life” blending local insights with practical tips so travelers can fully enjoy the vibrant Colombian capital.
Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor unveils Mozart’s timeless “Cosi Fan Tutte”
Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor will stage Mozart’s iconic comic opera ‘Cosi Fan Tutte’ in 1970s Argentina, with international soloists and Mexican music director José Areán.
Bolívar’s sword returns to Liberator’s estate Casa Quinta in Bogotá
Fifty years after the sword of Simón Bolívar was stolen by the M-19 guerrilla during a seige of the Liberator’s estate in Bogotá, Colombia’s Ministry of Culture returned the iconic weapon the Casa Quinta for audiences to admire.
Colombia to recover artifacts from San José Galleon in 2024
Colombia unveils plans to recover artifacts from the legendary San José galleon, sunken off the coast of Cartagena in 1708, in a strategic deep-sea expedition scheduled for spring 2024.
Leon Tovar unveils artistic showcase in Bogotá’s Atrio Tower
Renowned New York gallery León Tovar lights up the Bogotá skyline with an avant-garde exhibition featuring Peruvian maestro Jaime Miranda-Bambarén’s ‘Semillas’ at the Atrio Tower.
Bogotá illuminates Christmas in festive splendor
The Colombian Capital, Bogotá, transforms into a mesmerizing Christmas wonderland, Illuminating the city with enchanting lights and festive cheer. From Velitas to Constellations, residents and visitors can embark on a luminous Journey through a dazzling array of holiday celebrations.
Ana Mercedes Hoyos’ “Los Fragmentos” opens in first UK show
The vibrant spirit of Colombian artist Ana Mercedes Hoyos (born Bogotá, 1942) takes center stage at the Huxley-Parlour gallery as it proudly presents the first-ever solo exhibition of her work in the United Kingdom.