General events

Mentes Expertas, a Spanish firm representing the most renowned Spanish-speaking speakers, arrives in Colombia with Marian Rojas Estapé. A renowned psychiatrist, writer, and speaker with publishing successes such as Encuentra tu persona vitamina and Como hacer que te pasen cosas buenas, she will be coming to Colombia for the first time on October 22 at the Movistar Arena..

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The Muisca Indigenous Council of Bosa proudly announces the 25th Jizca Chía Zhue Festival, “El Tamuy de Bacatá,” a celebration that blends tradition, spirituality, and art to honor the Wedding of the Sun and the Moon. This is the 25th edition of the festival in its ancestral territory and the second edition since it was included in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage at the district level through Resolution No. 935 of December 15, 2023, issued by the Secretariat of Culture, Recreation, and Sports. 

Bogotá is set to enjoy a unique experience with the arrival of the 12th Mushroom Fair, an event that celebrates the fascinating world of fungi through science, gastronomy, art, and culture. The fair will take place on October 4 and 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Aurora Espacios Conscientes (Calle 71 #9-55, Quinta Camacho). Admission is $15,000. Visitors will have the chance to explore more than 25 ventures dedicated to mushroom cultivation, research, gastronomy, and arts inspired by fungi.

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The 1st Future Megacities Forum, organized by the Colombian-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, aims to create an international platform for dialogue and cooperation that brings together leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society to share experiences and success stories addressing the major urban challenges of our time. Through keynote speeches, specialized panels, and the participation of national and international experts, the Forum seeks to promote innovative solutions in sustainable mobility, citizen security, urban governance, and transportation planning.

As part of the Bogotá Music Market – BOmm 2025, the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce, through its Music Cluster and in partnership with Asobares Colombia, presents a new edition of Área en Vivo Lab—an artistic circulation initiative that promotes emerging musical talent in Bogotá.
Área en Vivo Lab is a strategic platform designed to enhance the visibility of local artists and strengthen the position of Bogotá-Region as a UNESCO Creative City of Music.

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The show is more than just Sinatra's best songs; it is a big band with the original sound, accompanied by images and interesting anecdotes about Sinatra's life. It is almost a musical.
 
It has been considered the world's best tribute to Frank Sinatra in several countries.
 
For those who never saw Sinatra live, it's an unmissable experience.

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Under the direction of Juan Carlos Mariño Leongómez, the Iuventus Vocal Group and the Film's Dreams Colombia Orchestra present a concert featuring three essential works of Baroque sacred music: Vivaldi's "Gloria," Bach's cantata "Despertad, nos llama la voz" (Awake, the voice calls us), and the renowned "Hallelujah," the most popular part of Handel's oratorio "Messiah."

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Composed in 1692 by Henry Purcell, with an anonymous libretto inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this Baroque opera was hidden for centuries until its rediscovery in the 20th century. In this presentation, the French foundation Les Arts Florissants—renowned for promoting Baroque music and culture—offers a semi-staged production where dance, text, and music come together to revive this iconic masterpiece of European music.

Based on the biblical story of the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar and the exile of the Jews, this opera by Giuseppe Verdi has become a universal tale. Themes of hope and national dignity serve as the backdrop for some of the Italian composer’s most famous arias, including the iconic chorus “Va, pensiero.” This production will be conducted by Yeruham Scharovsky, with stage direction by Pedro Salazar, and features the participation of the National Symphony Orchestra of Colombia and the National Choir of Colombia..

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The Bogotá International Biennial is a large-scale initiative that positions the city as an epicenter of global contemporary art, fostering dialogue between artists, curators, and diverse audiences. Conceived as a platform for experimentation and reflection, the Biennial integrates exhibitions, urban interventions, and academic programs exploring issues of social and cultural relevance.