COLOMBIA · MUSIC GUIDE
Key Facts
- When Saturday 17 April 2027: doors 6 p.m., show 9:30 p.m. Medellín time, which is 10:30 p.m. US Eastern.
- Where DAVIarena, a new arena in Sabaneta, in the Medellín metro area, five minutes on foot from a Metro stop.
- Tickets Tuboleta, the arena’s only authorised seller: from 120,000 Colombian pesos (COP), about US$38, to COP 7,280,000 (about US$2,313).
- Rules Minimum age 12, at most 4 tickets per order, and foreign-card buyers collect tickets at the box office.
- Power Index Colombia ranks 6th of 14 in The Rio Times Latin America Power Index, with 51.9 points (October 2026 edition).
Carlos Vives and his band La Provincia play Medellín on Saturday 17 April 2027 at DAVIarena, with tickets on sale now through Tuboleta. This guide covers the schedule, prices, how to buy from the United States, and how to get to the arena.
Vives is one of Colombia’s best-known pop and vallenato singers, and this is his first tour of the country in eight years. The Medellín night is a new date for a show first announced for 17 October 2026, so fans with older plans should check their tickets.
Who Is Carlos Vives and Why It Matters
Carlos Vives is a Colombian singer who built a modern pop sound on traditional vallenato, an accordion-led folk style from the country’s Caribbean coast. La Provincia is the band that plays with him, and the Tour al Sol is the name of the current tour.
The tour was announced in February 2026 as his first national tour in eight years, and it also played the United States and Puerto Rico earlier in 2026. The Medellín date is one of several shows moved from 2026 to 2027.
For US readers the draw is simple, because this is the home-country version of a tour that also crossed the United States this year. Seeing it in Medellín adds a trip to a city that many American visitors and remote workers already know.
Date, Doors and Start Times
The concert is on Saturday 17 April 2027, with doors at 6 p.m. and the show at 9:30 p.m. Medellín time, according to the Tuboleta listing. Colombia stays on UTC minus five all year, while New York is on daylight time in April, so the show starts at 10:30 p.m. Eastern.
Doors at 6 p.m. in Medellín equal 7 p.m. in New York and 4 p.m. in Los Angeles. The listing gives no end time or set length.
Tickets and Prices
Tuboleta says it is the only authorised ticket operator for DAVIarena, and Promotora Colombia S.A.S. is named as the organiser. Tickets are on sale to the general public, with a limit of four per order.
Tuboleta lists the prices below on 30 October 2026, in Colombian pesos with the service fee included, converted at about 3,148 pesos per US dollar, the official rate of 28 October. Prices can change with demand, so treat them as a guide.
- Cheapest seats: fourth tier, sections 402 and 403 and 417 and 418, COP 120,000 (about US$38).
- Fourth tier, other blocks: COP 156,000 (about US$50) and COP 189,000 (about US$60).
- Third tier: COP 240,000 (about US$76) to COP 480,000 (about US$153), depending on the block.
- Second tier: COP 540,000 (about US$172).
- General standing: COP 312,000 (about US$99), and VIP standing COP 444,000 (about US$141).
- Diamante, numbered: COP 661,000 (about US$210), and Tribuna Fan Norte COP 841,000 (about US$267).
- Palcos, the box zone: COP 7,280,000 (about US$2,313), the top price Tuboleta lists.
Most of the arena has numbered seats, while the General and VIP zones are standing. Some sections, numbered 301, 315, 401, 402, 418 and 419, can have a restricted view depending on the stage set-up, and Tuboleta says it will not accept complaints about that after purchase.
How to Buy From the United States
Tuboleta has two checkout buttons, one for cards issued in Colombia and one for cards issued abroad, and a US credit card goes through the second. Tuboleta says buyers with international cards get their tickets only at the box office, handed to the card holder.
Tickets for foreign cards are handed to the card holder at the box office. Bring the passport and the card used for the order, and leave time to collect the tickets before doors open.
Buy only from Tuboleta or its authorised sales points, which are listed on its site. Resale listings are not guaranteed and can cost far more than the face values above.
Getting to Medellín and the Arena
US visitors fly into José María Córdova International Airport, which serves Medellín from Rionegro in the hills above the city. US citizens need no visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days, and the passport must stay valid for the whole trip.
DAVIarena is at Carrera 49 number 52 Sur-200 in Sabaneta, a town in the south of the metro area. Tuboleta says the nearest station is Itagüí on Line A of the Medellín Metro, about five minutes on foot.
Check the Metro’s closing time before relying on it for the ride back, because the show starts at 9:30 p.m. and may end late. Our guide to Medellín for expats covers neighbourhoods and getting around.
Entry Rules, Safety and Costs
The minimum age is 12 years, and Tuboleta says visibly pregnant women are not allowed in, following recommendations of the authorities. Sections 305, 306, 310, 311, 405, 406, 414 and 415 are alcohol-free zones.
At any big night out in a large city, keep your phone in a front pocket and carry only the cards and cash you need. Book the ride home through an app or the hotel rather than hailing a taxi on the street late at night.
The ticket is the main cost, with a hotel in the city and a transfer on top. Our Colombia coverage tracks the peso and travel news, and the Colombia culture guide explains the music behind the night.
What It Means for You
If you plan the trip, buy the ticket first from Tuboleta and then book flights and a room, since prices can change with demand. Arrive a day early, because the show ends late on a Saturday night.
The same arena hosts other big nights, and the transport and entry notes are similar. Our guides to Fonseca on 6 February and Laura Pausini on 7 March cover them.
What Is Not Known
No opening act, set length or end time has been published, and the arena has not said what happens with tickets bought for the earlier October 2026 date. Holders should ask the seller where they bought.
The Metro’s late-night timetable for the day is not confirmed, and prices can change. We will update this guide when the organiser publishes more.
More: Colombia news in English, every day from The Rio Times.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Does Carlos Vives Play Medellín in 2027?
He plays Saturday 17 April 2027 at DAVIarena, with doors at 6 p.m. and the show at 9:30 p.m. local time. That is 10:30 p.m. US Eastern.
How Much Are Carlos Vives Tickets in Medellín?
Tuboleta lists prices from COP 120,000 (about US$38) with service included. Premium zones run higher, up to COP 7,280,000 (about US$2,313) for a box.
Can a US Visitor Buy Tickets With a US Card?
Yes, Tuboleta has a checkout for cards issued outside Colombia. Tickets for those orders are handed over at the box office to the card holder.
How Do I Get to DAVIarena?
The arena is in Sabaneta, about five minutes on foot from Itagüí station on Metro Line A. Taxis and ride-hailing apps also serve it.
Sources: Tuboleta, official ticket page for Carlos Vives & La Provincia, Tour al Sol, Medellín 2027 (date, times, prices, rules), 30 October 2026; Tuboleta, event listings, 30 October 2026; Bank of the Republic of Colombia, exchange rate (TRM), 30 October 2026.
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