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New Candlelight Season in Bogotá: A Guide to Intimate and Luminous Concerts for 2026
Vivaldi, Coldplay... Candlelight makes Bogotá shine with an extensive lineup of tributes to major milestones in music, surrounded by thousands of candles! –discover all upcoming Candlelight concerts here.
As evening falls and the city slows down, concerts reach their peak. That’s how you experience the best Candlelight concerts in Bogotá, which in 2026 will feature tributes that audiences love and new editions designed to help you unwind for a while, with performances ranging from festive to serene, from classical repertoire to contemporary nods. Music to take a break, lift your spirits, and create lasting memories.
A multisensory experience worth experiencing… and givingas a gift. Whether it’s for a friend, a family member, that special someone, or anyone else, the Candlelight gift card is the kind of thoughtful gift we all want to receive at some point.
Sometimes all we need is a good vallenato to be happy. Or lots of vallenatos, as is the case with this concert. From Alfredo Guitérrez to Los Diablitos and Miguel Morales, listen to the most iconic songs by some of the best artists in this musical genre, performed by a talented string quartet in a unique setting: beneath a sea of thousands of candles.
🎟️ Event code: CUV616 (July), BON257 (November)
Candlelight: Los Mejores Vallenatos Clásicos-4.88
·166 reviews
The Fabio Lozano Auditorium at the Jorge Tadeo Lozano University of Bogotá will be bathed in “A Sky Full of Stars” thanks to Candlelight and this tribute to one of music’s most iconic bands. From “Fix You” to “Clocks” and “Something Just Like This,” experience some of Coldplay’s anthems by the light of thousands of candles, which will seem to glow with every note played by the string quartet.
Watching ballet is an experience in itself. Even more so if that ballet is *Swan Lake*. But add to that the chance to see it by the light of thousands of candles… the result is simply indescribable. And that’s exactly what awaits you at this Candlelight concert, where a string quartet will perform Tchaikovsky’s unmistakable melodies live.
🎟️ Event code: UDO566 (August), QAO731 (November)
Candlelight Ballet: El Lago de los Cisnes de Tchaikovsky-4.69
·239 reviews
Countless five-star reviews have already praised Candlelight and its incredible candlelit concerts, reflecting the outstanding experience of thousands of attendees. Here are some of their comments in Bogotá:
“Every performance is simply majestic.” – Ludovico Einaudi Tribute, May 30
“The Colombia Quartet delivers a truly moving performance!! We loved the experience.” – Tribute to Metallica, May 28
“I loved it!! It was beautiful to hear vallenato taken to a whole new level.💗” – The Best Classic Vallenatos, May 23
“The musicians play divinely; the brief narration, the venue, and the atmosphere they create make for a wonderful experience.” – The Lord of the Rings, April 24
“An incredible experience that stirs your senses, emotions, and memories. Great, one-of-a-kind musicians, a unique stage. Highly recommended. ✨💕🎶” – Ed Sheeran & Coldplay, April 19
“An excellent display of art—truly spectacular! They should offer the candles for sale—they’re great!!” – ABBA Tribute and More, March 19
“The concert was spectacular, as was the staff’s service.” – The Soundtrack of the ’60s, March 14
“Such a beautiful experience—the music completely envelops you. I took my husband for his birthday and he loved it.” – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, March 5
“Incredible!!! It was so special!” – 80s Rock Anthems, February 28
“The organization, logistics, sound, and comfort were spectacular. We’d come back in a heartbeat. Thank you so much.” – Tribute to Taylor Swift, February 8
Candlelight Venues in Bogotá
In Bogotá, Candlelight concerts are held at four iconic venues: the Teatro Colón, the Delia Zapata Olivella National Center for the Arts, the Fabio Lozano Auditorium at Jorge Tadeo Lozano University, and the Chapel of the Holy Apostles at the Gimnasio Moderno. Some are contemporary, others neoclassical, but they all share two things in common: excellent acoustics and an ideal atmosphere for hosting live concerts by candlelight.
Reasons to Attend Candlelight
Everyone has their own favorite reason. Whether it’s the talent of the professional musicians in each tribute, the thousands of candles illuminating the stunning venues, or the wide variety of tributes to timeless artists that are constantly being refreshed, there are many (so many) reasons to experience the Candlelight concerts firsthand.
