The Orchester Wiener Akademie under Martin Haselböck are performing all nine of Beethoven’s Symphonies at Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo.
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Four-day book festival takes over Bogotá’s Parque 93
The Parque 93 in Bogotá is hosting its inaugural book fair, Festival del Libro 93, from February 1 to 4. Great reading will be accompanied by live concerts and talks with authors.
Sydney Dance Company presents double bill at Teatro Mayor
The acclaimed Sydney Dance Company returns to Bogotá with Lux Tenebris/Frame of Mind, a double bill by the company artistic director Rafael Bonachela.
Bach is back: 2018 season begins with organ works by Baroque master
The 2018 season of Bach en Bogotá begins Saturday, January 20, at the Primatial Cathedral of Bogotá. Admission is free.
Salsa all-star Yuri Buenaventura closes Colón year with one night show
Colombian salsa singer and songwriter Yuri Buenaventura headlines with a one night show at the Colón Theatre Wednesday.
Colombia’s Shakira caught up in Paradise Papers leak
The Grammy award-winner Shakira has been mentioned in the Paradise Papers leak for being the sole shareholder of Tournesol Limited, a Maltese company.
Sumi Jo, Valeriano Lanchas perform for Colón Theatre’s 125-years
Korean soprano Sumi Jo joins Valeriano Lanchas for the Colón’s 125th anniversary gala, and an event that includes free concerts, poetry recitals, family entertainment and guided tours.
Betty Garcés returns to Colón in Cuban zarzuela “Cecilia Valdés”
After two major Verdi operas, the Colón Theatre presents soprano Betty Garcés in the leading role of the Cuban zarzuela “Cecilia Valdés”.
A band called Grupo Niche that forever changed salsa
Their rich and brassy sound change salsa and the identity of Cali as a Colombian musical capital. As Grupo Niche reaches middle age, their legacy remains unchallenged.
Our Cultural Agenda with plenty of Art and Theatre in Bogotá
From Shakespeare in Love to a host of gallery openings, with August almost upon us Bogotá’s cultural offerings will keep you entertained.
Colombia’s Magín Díaz recognized with Lifetime Award for Culture
The singer and songwriter from Gamero, Bolívar, who wrote one of Colombia’s most loved songs, was awarded at age 95 the Lifetime Award for Culture.
From San Pelayo to Bogotá, a night of porro magic
The Teatro Mayor JMSD presents the 41st edition of the traditional Porro Music Festival dedicated to coastal genre.
El Bembé: Stepping into Bogotá’s salsa scene
Looking for some salsa in your life? Break with monotony and transport yourself to a place that feels surreal. A night at El Bembe?, perhaps?
Two nations united by music and a chance for youth to shine on stage
The French flute player Samuel Bricault will perform this evening with the youth orchestra Batuta and Nueva Filarmonía at the Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo as part of the Colombia-France Year celebrations.
Molas, sacred music and a very ‘Romantic’ agenda
With the start of Semana Santa, The City Paper presents a listing of some of the cultural highlights taking place in the capital and colonial Villa de Leyva.
Bogotá’s Catedral Primada to resound to Bach with free concert series
The Ministry of Culture wants Bogotanos to appreciate the complete organ works of the great Baroque composer, J.S Bach. This free concert series runs until September.