Bogotá’s Solidarity Weekend: Free El Campín Concert Today, 47th Charity Run on Sunday
Key Facts
- Free concert. Saturday, August 29, from 2:30 p.m. at Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín — free with prior online registration.
- The lineup. Wisin, Francy, Juanse Laverde, Los Tupamaros and Los 50 de Joselito.
- The cause. Donations for victims of the August 10 earthquake; the Fundación Solidaridad por Colombia has supported 5.8 million families over 47 years.
- Sunday’s run. The 47th Caminata por la Solidaridad on August 30: 3K, 5K, 10K and 21K, warm-up from 6:30 a.m. at El Campín.
- Traffic. Ten road closures around El Campín on Sunday from 6:00 to 11:30 a.m., per the District Mobility Secretariat.
The Festival de la Solidaridad takes over Bogotá this weekend: a free concert at Estadio El Campín on Saturday, August 29, with Wisin, Francy and more — followed on Sunday, August 30, by the 47th Caminata por la Solidaridad, Colombia’s most traditional charity run, with 3K, 5K, 10K and 21K distances.
Bogotá closes August with its biggest feel-good weekend of the year: a free stadium concert for earthquake victims on Saturday and the country’s most beloved charity run on Sunday — both centered on El Campín.
Festival de la Solidaridad: A Free Stadium Concert With a Purpose
The Festival de la Solidaridad concert fills El Campín on Saturday afternoon, and entry costs nothing — attendees register through a simple online form and can donate on site for the families affected by the August 10 earthquake that shook Colombia’s Coffee Region.
Puerto Rican star Wisin headlines a bill that mixes genres and generations: Francy, the voice of Colombian salsa choke; Juanse Laverde; tropical veterans Los Tupamaros; and Los 50 de Joselito.
Sunday: Colombia’s Most Traditional Charity Run Turns 47
The Caminata por la Solidaridad, founded under the legacy of Nydia Quintero de Turbay, has run for 47 years and was just declared an event of cultural, recreational, social and tourist interest by Bogotá’s City Council.
Four distances fit every fitness level: a family-friendly 3K, a first-timers’ 5K, a technical 10K and the flagship 21K half-marathon through Bogotá. Kids over four can join the 3K and 5K; the longer distances are adults-only.
Registration, Kits and Prices
Run entries are discounted right now: COP 77,000 for the 3K, COP 84,000 for the 5K, COP 105,000 for the 10K and COP 114,000 for the 21K — roughly US$19 to US$29 — including the official 2026 shirt, bib, timing chip, finisher medal and on-course hydration.
Kit pickup is Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., at El Cubo Colsubsidio; nothing is handed out on race day, and someone else can collect your kit with a signed authorization, your ID copy and your registration receipt.
Getting Around This Weekend
Sunday’s run closes ten road sections around El Campín between 6:00 and 11:30 a.m., including stretches of NQS, Carrera 24, Carrera 60 and Calle 53. The city advises using NQS northbound, Carrera 68, Av. Rojas, Calle 68 and Calle 63 as alternates.
For the concert, TransMilenio and the El Campín area’s bus corridors are the easiest option — gates and registration checks are expected to peak shortly before the 2:30 p.m. start.
Why It Matters for Expats
Both events are open to everyone, registration is online and simple, and the weekend is one of the easiest ways to plug into Bogotá’s civic life — the Caminata alone has channeled support to 5.8 million Colombian families in education, health and nutrition.
If the August 10 earthquake touched your adopted region, Saturday’s concert is also the city’s central donation point this weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the El Campín concert on August 29 really free?
Yes — the Festival de la Solidaridad concert is completely free. You only need to fill in a prior registration form to enter, and donations for earthquake victims are voluntary on site.
Who is playing at the Festival de la Solidaridad concert?
Wisin headlines, joined by Francy, Juanse Laverde, Los Tupamaros and Los 50 de Joselito, starting at 2:30 p.m. at Estadio El Campín.
How do I join the Caminata por la Solidaridad run on Sunday?
Register on the official Caminata por la Solidaridad website, choose 3K, 5K, 10K or 21K, pay the discounted fee (COP 77,000–114,000) and pick up your kit Friday or Saturday at El Cubo Colsubsidio.
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Sources: Caracol Radio; La FM (RCN); Fundación Solidaridad por Colombia; Secretaría de Movilidad de Bogotá.
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