Bogotá launches the first edition of Bogotá Concertante – Bach 340 (27–31 August 2025), a festival with 20 concerts, workshops and masterclasses across libraries, museums and theaters. Most events are free, celebrating Bach’s legacy and Colombia’s independent classical ensembles.
From Philip Glass to Piazzolla, the seventh edition of Bogotá’s acclaimed classical music festival Bogotá Es América pays homage to the continent’s vast sonic landscape. The festival hosted by Teatro Mayor will present 40 concerts, 11 of which are free to the public.
Bogotá’s “Caminar la Navidad” offers a festive, walkable experience along Carrera Séptima, featuring immersive performances and installations, celebrating Christmas with art, music, dance, and environmental awareness, from December 14-23.
María Claudia Parias of Bogotá’s Idartes is at the heart of transformative initiatives. From the Biennale of Art for Childhood to innovative public spaces for dance and music, the Colombian capital is not only a hub of creativity but a city that understands the importance of art as a tool for social cohesion and individual well-being.
The inaugural edition of Popular al Parque promises to be a major cultural event, offering Bogotá’s residents and visitors a chance to celebrate the diversity of Colombian music in the city’s largest public park.
Rock al Parque celebrates 30 years as a leading rock festival in Latin America. Taking place at the Simón Bolívar Park in Bogotá, November 9-11, the 2024 edition will feature 58 bands, including Testament, Haggard, Doro, Superlitio, and Mago de Oz, among many others. Edition XXVIII promises an unforgettable experience.
The Festival Internacional de Artes Vivas Bogotá (FIAV) is poised to be a landmark event in Colombia’s cultural calendar, inviting both local and international audiences to engage with the arts in profound and transformative ways. The festival runs from Octuber 4 to 14.
The Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo is celebrating the tenth anniversary of Cien Mil Niños al Mayor, a groundbreaking social responsibility program that has brought the magic of performing arts to over 306,000 children and young people from across Bogotá.
Bogotá is set to host the Colombia al Parque festival (August 24 and 25) at Parque de los Novios, showcasing Colombia’s diverse musical heritage. The free event features six national acts, three international artists, and eight local performers, celebrating rhythms from the Pacific and Magdalena River regions. The festival, themed “When the River Sounds,” highlights the cultural significance of Colombia’s waterways.
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.
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’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 will stage Mozart’s iconic comic opera ‘Cosi Fan Tutte’ in 1970s Argentina, with international soloists and Mexican music director José Areán.
The Colombian coastal city of Barranquilla has proudly unveiled a 6.5-meter (21.3-foot) statue along its main promenade honoring the internationally acclaimed singer and songwriter Shakira.
German singer Ute Lemper will open the VI International Classical Music Festival of Bogotá and series titles La Belle Époque, with a repertoire of Kurt Weill and cabaret songs by Edith Piaf and Marlene Dietrich.
Colombia’s legendary Totó la Momposina is retiring from the stage at age 82 with a final concert in Bogotá. The voice of cumbia was awarded the Latin Grammy Lifetime achievement award in 2013.