Bogotá City Guide for Expats and Visitors
Bogotá, Colombia: every guide The Rio Times publishes for foreigners who live in or visit the city, in one place. This month's events come first, then upcoming concerts and festivals, practical guides to living there and our explainers on Colombia.
This Month in Bogotá
Coming Up in Bogotá
- Berlin Philharmonic Bogotá Debut: First Colombia Concerts on 14 and 15 October 13 Oct
- Aitana in Bogotá, Colombia: Spain's Pop Star Brings the 'Cuarto Azul' Tour to Movistar Arena on October 16 16 Oct
- Kneecap in Bogotá, Colombia: Belfast's Irish-Language Rap Trio at Bonfire on October 17, 2026 17 Oct
- Los Fabulosos Cadillacs in Bogotá, Colombia: Argentine Ska Legends Mark 40 Years on October 17 17 Oct
- Bad Gyal Bogotá Concert Brings Más Cara Tour to Colombia on 18 October 18 Oct
- David Bisbal Plays Bogotá, Colombia on 21 October 21 Oct
- Humbe Plays Movistar Arena in Bogotá on 22 October 22 Oct
- Kris R Movistar Arena Bogotá: Trap Artist's First Arena Show Sold Out in Colombia, 23 October 23 Oct
- Hombres G Play Bogotá, Colombia on 24 October 24 Oct
- Soy Luna Final Show Plays Bogotá, Colombia, on 27 October 27 Oct
- Bunbury Bogotá Concert Set for 29 October at Movistar Arena, Colombia 29 Oct
- Def Leppard in Bogotá, Colombia: Movistar Arena on November 2, 2026 — Tickets from COP 279,000 (US$70) 2 Nov
- Cypress Hill in Bogotá: Colombia Opens the South America Tour on 5 November, from COP 120,000 5 Nov
- Reykon Adds Second Bogotá Show at Movistar Arena After November 6 Sell-Out 6 Nov
- Los Tigres del Norte Play Bogotá's El Campín Stadium on 7 November 7 Nov
- Opeth in Bogotá, Colombia: Progressive Metal Masters at the Royal Center on November 8, 2026 8 Nov
Living in Bogotá
- Cost of Living in Bogotá for Expats in
- Bogotá Studio Apartment Rent: US$400–US$525 in 2026
- Living in Bogotá as an Expat, From US$1,200 a Month
- The Rise of Medellín, Bogotá, and Santa Marta as Colombia’s Digital Nomad Hubs
Understand Colombia
- Colombia Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026
- Colombia Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026
- Who Runs Colombia's Economy, the Key Players in 2026
- Colombia Geopolitics Explained 2026
- Colombia Neighbours Explained, the Andean Border Guide
- Bancolombia Explained, Colombia's Largest Bank in 2026
- Who Is Gustavo Petro? Colombia’s Ex-President Explained
- Colombia Explained: The Country, Its Politics, Its Economy and What to Watch
- Cost of Living in Colombia for Expats in 2026: Rent, Transport and Health in Five Cities
- Cost of Living in Barranquilla, Colombia 2026 — Budgets, Rent and Utility Bills
- How to Get Residency in Colombia in 2026: Income Tests, Fees and the Path to an R Visa
- Medellín vs Mexico City for Expats in 2026: The Visa Gap Decides It
Latest News From Bogotá
- Bogotá Metro Falls 4.5 Points Behind Schedule
- Bogotá Tax Reform Passes in Colombia, Seeking About US$324 Million a Year
- Bogotá Sacred Music Festival Confirms Dates and Concordia Theme
- Bogotá Moves to Raise Its Bank Turnover Tax by Half
- Two Black Metal Veterans Make Their Colombian Debut in Bogotá
- Colombian Power Company Grupo Energía Bogotá Starts Paperwork for a US Listing
Other cities in Colombia: Medellín, Cartagena, Cali. All expat cities