Theaters Bogotá

This neoclassical theater, with its beautiful stone façade, is the symbol of the cultural life of the capital. Built by the Italian architect Pietro Cantini in 1885 and inaugurated in 1892, it was named after Christopher Columbus to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America. Declared a National Monument in 1975, it was restored between 2008 and 2011. If you have the chance to go there one evening for an opera, a ballet or a play, you will be charmed by the talent of the Colombian artists and the enthusiasm of the local public!

Founded in 1973, Teatro Libre was created by the theater group of the prestigious University of the Andes.

The idea was to make popular theater, which participates in the struggle to transform Colombian society. Teatro Libre has two locations: in Candelaria, with a capacity of 200 spectators, and in Chapinero (600 people). The program includes quality plays and music, including the Bogotá International Jazz Festival, which is usually held in September and is a must for fans.

In a beautiful 1938 building on Carrera Séptima, one of the most important cultural spaces in the capital. A modern program that exalts Colombian culture: Bogotá Film Festival, Ibero-American Theater Festival, International Jazz Festival, International Contemporary Dance Festival, as well as numerous concerts, ballets and quality plays. There is also an exhibition hall for photos, paintings, plastic arts...

Founded in 1988 by the charismatic Fanny Mickey (1930-2008), an actress of Argentinean origin and a figure of Colombian theater (whose foundation is at the origin of the Bogotá International Theater Festival), the Teatro Nacional offers high quality shows, very accessible in general, in all styles including comedy. The Teatro Nacional is spread over three locations: in Chapinero (Teatro Nacional Calle 71), in the center (Casa del Teatro Nacional) and in the Castellana neighborhood (Teatro Nacional La Castellana).