Carlos Vives in Colombia: ‘Tour al Sol’ Opens With Two Bogotá Nights on September 25 and 27
The Carlos Vives Tour al Sol starts at home: the samario icon opens his Colombian tour with two nights at Bogotá’s Movistar Arena on September 25 and 27, 2026, then takes his three-decade celebration to Bucaramanga, Medellín, Pereira and Cali.
For expats in Colombia, this is the autumn’s essential live-music crash course: the man who took vallenato global, playing his classics and his farewell-album era in one show.
Key Facts
- Bogotá. Two opening nights: September 25 and 27, 2026, at the Movistar Arena.
- National tour. October 16 in Bucaramanga (Cenfer), October 17 in Medellín (Polideportivo de Envigado), November 6 in Pereira (Expofuturo), November 21 in Cali (Arena Cañaveralejo).
- The concept. ‘Tour al Sol’ — a musical journey following the sun, celebrating more than three decades of Carlos Vives’s career.
- New music. The tour presents ‘Te Dedico’, the first single from his upcoming album ‘El Último Disco’.
- Tickets. Through the Movistar Arena’s official channels for Bogotá; regional dates via the national ticketing partners.
Carlos Vives Tour al Sol: The Colombian Dates
Bogotá gets a double opening — Friday, September 25 and Sunday, September 27 at the Movistar Arena — before the tour crosses the country: Bucaramanga and Medellín in mid-October, Pereira in early November and Cali to close on November 21.
The routing reads like a love letter to the provinces: Cenfer in Bucaramanga, the Polideportivo de Envigado in Medellín, Expofuturo in Pereira and the Arena Cañaveralejo in Cali.
Why Carlos Vives Matters
Carlos Vives is the artist who carried vallenato — the accordion-driven sound of Colombia’s Caribbean coast — onto the world’s stages, mixing it with pop and rock without losing its roots.
With Grammy and Latin Grammy awards and anthems like ‘La Bicicleta’ and ‘Fruta Fresca’, he is the single best concert gateway for anyone new to Colombian music.
A Tour With a Farewell Echo
The tour arrives with ‘Te Dedico’, the first preview of ‘El Último Disco’ — an album title that has fans treating every date like a possible last dance.
The show is built as a journey ‘following the sun’: from sunrise hope to the magic of sunset, revisiting the songs that soundtracked Colombia’s last three decades.
Practical Information
The Movistar Arena sits at the Campín complex in Bogotá; TransMilenio (Campín station area) and rideshare are the usual concert-night choices.
If Bogotá sells out, the regional dates are the insider move: Envigado’s arena is metro-accessible in Medellín, and Cali’s Cañaveralejo is the classic November party venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Carlos Vives play Bogotá in 2026?
Carlos Vives opens his Tour al Sol at Bogotá’s Movistar Arena on September 25 and 27, 2026.
Which cities does the Tour al Sol visit in Colombia?
After Bogotá: Bucaramanga (October 16), Medellín (October 17), Pereira (November 6) and Cali (November 21).
What is ‘El Último Disco’?
Carlos Vives’s upcoming album; its first single, ‘Te Dedico’, is presented on the Tour al Sol.
What kind of music does Carlos Vives play?
He is Colombia’s vallenato-pop icon, mixing accordion-rooted Caribbean rhythms with pop and rock.
Connected Coverage
Also on Colombia’s September calendar: Robbie Williams at the Movistar Arena on September 20 — one week before Vives opens his tour on the same stage.
Sources: Canal Trece (reported August 30, 2026).
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