Calvin Harris Plays Bogotá on 13 November

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The Scottish DJ returns to Colombia after 11 years for his first solo show in the country, a Friday night arena date on the edge of the capital with tickets from about US$77.

Calvin Harris plays Bogotá on Friday 13 November 2026, his first solo concert in Colombia and his first show in the city in 11 years, according to the official Ticketmaster event page. The Calvin Harris Bogotá 2026 date is at Coliseo MedPlus, an indoor arena on the Bogotá–Medellín highway in the municipality of Cota, produced by the local promoter Páramo Presenta.

For a US visitor it is a short trip: Bogotá is a direct flight from several US hubs, Americans need no visa for a stay of this length, and the most expensive seat costs about US$208. The practical questions are the venue’s location outside the city grid, a late finish on a holiday weekend and the city’s altitude.

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What the Show Is and Why It Matters

Calvin Harris is the Scottish producer behind “Feel So Close”, “Summer” and “Blame”, and the co-writer of “We Found Love” with Rihanna and “One Kiss” with Dua Lipa. The Ticketmaster page credits him with helping move electronic music to the centre of global pop.

For US fans used to paying club and festival prices at home, Bogotá offers a full headline set in an arena at peso prices.

This is a headline show, not a festival slot. The support acts are Tyson O’Brien and the Colombian DJ Martín Trevy, both named on the official event page.

The organiser says the night is Harris’s first solo appearance in Colombia, which explains the attention it drew in the Colombian press when it was announced on 28 August.

The event is registered with Colombia’s public events registry under PULEP number QAB252, with Promotora Colombia S.A.S. named alongside it on the ticket page. That number is worth checking against any ticket offered outside Ticketmaster.

Tickets, Prices and Sales Rules

Ticketmaster Colombia is the only official seller. The event page says tickets bought outside its system are not the ticket company’s responsibility, limits each purchase to four tickets and sets the event as over-18s only.

Cameras and video recorders are banned, and everyone who enters needs a ticket.

A presale for customers of the Aval group banks (Banco de Bogotá, Banco de Occidente, Banco Popular and AV Villas) opened on Monday 31 August at 9:00 a.m., and general sale opened on Wednesday 2 September at 9:00 a.m. Bogotá time. The official price map lists two sales stages for each area.

Prices below are the full price including service fee, converted at the official representative market rate (TRM) of COP 3,194.44 per US dollar in force on 12 October 2026, as certified by Colombia’s Superintendencia Financiera:

• Platea 2 (floor, rear): COP 245,000 (about US$77) at stage one, COP 281,000 (about US$88) at stage two.
• Sections 105 to 108: COP 305,000 (about US$95), then COP 329,000 (about US$103).
• Sections 100 to 104: COP 365,000 (about US$114), then COP 413,000 (about US$129).
• Sections 109 to 112: COP 425,000 (about US$133), then COP 461,000 (about US$144).
• Platea 1 (floor, front): COP 485,000 (about US$152), then COP 533,000 (about US$167).
• Sections 113 to 116: COP 545,000 (about US$171), then COP 569,000 (about US$178).
• Sections 117 to 120: COP 605,000 (about US$189), then COP 665,000 (about US$208).

Ticketmaster Colombia charges in pesos, so a US card will be billed in COP and converted by the card issuer. Cards without a foreign transaction fee save a few dollars on the higher tiers.

The Venue and How to Get There

Coliseo MedPlus is an indoor arena for more than 20,000 people at Calle 80, km 1.5, on the road towards Cota, the start of the Bogotá–Medellín highway, according to the venue’s own website. That places it in Cota, a separate municipality just beyond Bogotá’s northwest limit, not in the historic centre or the northern districts where most visitors stay.

The Rio Times guide to Gorillaz in Bogotá, Colombia: Damon Albarn’s Virtual Band Plays Coliseo MedPlus on November 17 covers another show in the same building.

The venue sells transport and parking passes for the night through its own ticket marketplace, Taquilla Live, linked from its website. For visitors, that shuttle or a booked ride is the simplest option.

Allow extra time on Friday evening traffic on the highway, and agree a pickup point before the show ends, because phone signal and app pickups around arena exits are often slow after a full house.

With the show listed for 9:30 p.m., the night will end late. Plan the ride back in advance rather than looking for a taxi on the roadside after midnight.

Tips for US and Foreign Visitors

Entry. The US State Department says US citizens need no visa for tourist or business stays of 90 days or less, and that a passport must be valid for the length of the stay, with six months recommended. It advises completing Colombia’s free Check-MIG online form before the flight.

Safety. The State Department rates Colombia Level 3, “Reconsider travel”, in an advisory dated 31 March 2026, citing crime and other risks. In Bogotá, the usual precautions apply: book rides through an app or the venue rather than hailing cars on the street, keep phones out of sight in crowds, and do not accept drinks from strangers at night.

Holiday weekend. Under Colombia’s rule that moves most public holidays to a Monday, the Independence of Cartagena holiday falls on Monday 16 November 2026, making the concert the start of a long weekend. Expect busy roads out of the city on the Friday evening and fuller flights and hotels, and book both early.

Altitude and weather. Bogotá sits at about 2,600 metres, high enough for many visitors to feel short of breath or get headaches on the first day. Drink water, go easy on alcohol before the show, and bring a jacket: November falls in one of the city’s rainy seasons and nights are cool.

Planning the rest of the trip. For other events and ideas in the city, see What to Do in Bogotá in October 2026: BTS, Rock al Parque and SOFA.

What Is Not Confirmed Yet

Ticketmaster’s page does not say which sales stage is now on sale or how many tickets remain in each area, so the stage-one prices may no longer be available. The set length and any production details have not been published.

The doors and start times come from the venue’s listing and could still change; check the Ticketmaster page and your e-ticket in the week before the show. No second Colombian date or another city has been announced.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does Calvin Harris play in Bogotá?

On Friday 13 November 2026 at Coliseo MedPlus, an indoor arena at km 1.5 of the Bogotá–Medellín highway in Cota, just outside Bogotá’s northwest edge. Tyson O’Brien and Colombian DJ Martín Trevy open the night.

How much are Calvin Harris tickets in Bogotá?

Ticketmaster’s official price map runs from COP 245,000 (about US$77) in Platea 2 at the first stage to COP 665,000 (about US$208) for sections 117 to 120 at the second stage, service fee included. Tickets are sold only through Ticketmaster Colombia.

Do US citizens need a visa to attend the concert in Colombia?

No. The US State Department says US citizens need no visa for tourist stays of 90 days or less, with a passport valid for the length of the stay. It recommends filling in Colombia’s free Check-MIG online form before the flight.

Sources: Ticketmaster Colombia, Calvin Harris event page and official price map; Coliseo MedPlus, event listing; Colombia open data portal, TRM certified by the Superintendencia Financiera, 10 to 13 October 2026; US State Department, Colombia country information; NTN24; Noticias RCN; Publimetro Colombia.

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