Four acclaimed international choral ensembles will perform at the main concert hall of the Luis Ángel Arango Library (BLAA) during Holy Week and concerts that shouldn’t be missed.
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Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor gears up for a mega co-production of “Mahagonny”
The opera by Brecht and Weill known as Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny is a major co-production between the Teatro Mayor, Teatro Colón of Buenos Aires and Santiago’s Teatro Municipal.
Spain inaugurates 18-months of cultural exchange with Colombia through ‘Foco’
An intensive cultural exchange between Spain and Colombia will keep you busy during the next 18 months. Here, some of the highlights.
Former “El Bronx” turns stage in Bogotá’s Festival Centro
For its ninth edition of Festival Centro, the Fundación Gilberto Alzate Avendaño (FUGA), has incorporated a street in “El Bronx” to host live concerts.
Wiener Akademie Resounds with Beethoven at Teatro Mayor
The Orchester Wiener Akademie under Martin Haselböck are performing all nine of Beethoven’s Symphonies at Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo.
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.