COLOMBIA · MUSIC
Key Facts
- —What is happening Colombian singer Fonseca plays DAVIarena in Sabaneta, in the Medellín metro area, on Saturday, 6 February 2027, with doors at 5 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. local time, also 8 p.m. US Eastern.
- —Why it matters The night is the Medellín stop of the Antes Que El Tiempo Se Vaya Tour, from a Latin Grammy winner whose US dates in March and April 2027 include Radio City Music Hall in New York.
- —The numbers Tickets run from COP 163,500 (about US$52) to COP 949,800 (about US$299) with service fees, each order is capped at four tickets, and the arena holds more than 17,000 people.
- —Who is who Fonseca is a Colombian tropical-pop singer and songwriter. Tuboleta is the only authorised seller, Breakfast TBL S.A.S. is the organiser, and DAVIarena is a new arena that opens on 14 November 2026.
- —What to watch General sale has been open since Saturday, 17 October, and each seating zone moves to a higher price once its first allotment sells, so cheap seats can disappear without notice.
- —Power Index Colombia ranks 6th of 14 in The Rio Times Latin America Power Index, with 51.9 points (October 2026 edition).
- —What it means for you US visitors can buy through Tuboleta with a foreign card but must collect tickets in person at the box office, and US fans who skip the trip can see Fonseca in 17 US cities from 19 March 2027.
Fonseca brings his new album tour to Colombia’s newest arena for one Saturday in February, with tickets on sale through Tuboleta. This guide covers prices, card rules, transport, entry and safety for US visitors.
Colombian singer Fonseca plays DAVIarena, a new arena in Sabaneta in the Medellín metro area, on Saturday, 6 February 2027. The Fonseca Medellín concert is part of his Antes Que El Tiempo Se Vaya Tour, and tickets are on sale through Tuboleta.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. local time, the same as New York in February. Tuboleta lists prices from COP 163,500 (about US$52) to COP 949,800 (about US$299) with service fees included.
Who Is Fonseca and Why It Matters
Canal Trece describes Fonseca as a Colombian artist with nine Latin Grammy wins and more than two decades on stage. It says he blends tropical, pop and Colombian traditional sounds.
The tour is named after his 11th studio album, Antes Que El Tiempo Se Vaya, which has 12 songs. Canal Trece lists guests including Juanes, Rawayana, Rubén Blades, Manuel Medrano, Río Roma and Nanpa Básico.
The same outlet says the album is nominated for a Latin Grammy, Best Contemporary Tropical Album, and a Billboard Latin Music Award. Two songs, VENGA lo que VENGA and Nunca Me Fui, are nominated for Best Tropical Song.
For US readers the draw is simple, because this is the home-country version of a tour that also crosses the United States. SeatGeek lists 17 US dates from 19 March to 21 April 2027.
Those include Radio City Music Hall in New York on 25 March and the Kaseya Center in Miami on 10 April. Dates and venues may change, so check each US seller before planning a trip around them.
Noticias RCN and SeatGeek both report that the opening Bogotá show on Saturday, 24 October 2026 is sold out. Infobae and El Colombiano name Medellín and Bogotá as the only Colombian cities in the tour announcement.
Date, Doors and Start Times
The concert is on Saturday, 6 February 2027. Tuboleta lists doors at 5 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m., and no second Medellín date has been announced.
Colombia stays on UTC minus five hours all year because it does not use daylight saving time. In February the US East Coast is also on UTC minus five, so 8 p.m. in Medellín is 8 p.m. Eastern.
The minimum age is 18, according to the Tuboleta listing, so this is not a night for teenagers or families. The listing says the show is for people over 18 and does not describe a guardian exception.
No opening act has been announced, and neither Tuboleta nor the press coverage gives an end time or set length. Tuboleta warns that times and programme may change for operational, weather or official reasons.
Tickets and Prices for the Fonseca Medellín Concert
Tuboleta states that it is the only authorised ticket operator for DAVIarena, and Breakfast TBL S.A.S. is named as the organiser. A Davivienda bank-card presale ran from Thursday, 15 October to Saturday, 17 October and covered 12% of capacity.
General sale opened on Saturday, 17 October at 4 p.m. local time and runs until tickets sell out. El Colombiano and Infobae also report that sales began that week.
Prices are set in two stages, and each zone moves to the full price once its first allotment sells. Every figure here includes the service fee, as Tuboleta lists it on 22 October 2026.
The cheapest seats are partial-view third-tier blocks, at COP 163,500 (about US$52) at launch and COP 192,400 (about US$61) at full. Third-tier sections 307 to 309 cost COP 224,800 (about US$71) at launch and COP 264,500 (about US$83) at full price.
Other third-tier blocks run from COP 255,500 (about US$81) to COP 296,400 (about US$93) at launch. At full price those blocks cost COP 300,600 (about US$95) and COP 348,700 (about US$110).
Platea sections 110 to 117 cost COP 378,100 (about US$119) at launch and COP 444,900 (about US$140) at full price. Platea sections 101 to 109 cost COP 398,600 (about US$126) and COP 468,900 (about US$148).
Primavera Lounge, sections 201 to 206, costs COP 490,500 (about US$155) at launch and COP 577,100 (about US$182) at full price. The Tribuna Fan costs COP 807,300 (about US$254) at launch and COP 949,800 (about US$299) at full price.
Tuboleta says seating is numbered, but the Platea sections 101 to 117 are general admission. It also warns that sections 301 and 315 may have restricted views depending on the stage set-up.
Each transaction is limited to four tickets, and delivery charges apply to web, phone and outlet purchases. Tuboleta warns that prices can change at any time with supply and demand.
Alcohol is on sale at the arena and there are no alcohol-free zones. The listing says the event is accessible, and visitors with reduced mobility should tell Tuboleta when buying.
How US Visitors Can Pay
Tuboleta accepts national and international cards, and foreign bank cards work from the general sale stage, which is already open. However, tickets bought with an international card are handed over only at the box office, and only to the buyer.
Carry the passport or ID used for the order, and leave time to collect before doors open. The listing does not name the box office or its hours, so ask Tuboleta first.
Other tickets go to the Tuboleta Pass app a few days before the show, so download it ahead of time. Buy only from Tuboleta or its authorised outlets, because resale offers on social media carry fraud risk.
The Venue: DAVIarena in Sabaneta
DAVIarena is a new arena in Sabaneta, in the south of the Medellín metro area, with room for more than 17,000 people. Telemedellín reports that Juanes opens it with a concert on Saturday, 14 November 2026.
Fonseca’s show will therefore come within the arena’s first three months of operation. That makes the venue’s crowd handling, transport links and entry queues untested, so arrive early.
Tuboleta lists the address as Carrera 49 No. 52 Sur-200, Sabaneta, Antioquia. Sabaneta is a separate municipality next to Medellín, not the city itself, which matters when you book a hotel or a ride.
Getting There
US visitors fly into José María Córdova International Airport, which serves Medellín from Rionegro in the hills above the city. The State Department says US citizens need no visa for stays up to 90 days, and the passport must stay valid throughout.
Check the Migración Colombia website for any online arrival form before you fly. Entry rules change, so confirm them with the official source close to your travel date.
Tuboleta says the arena is a short walk from Itagüí station on Line A of the Medellín Metro, about 500 metres. Telemedellín puts the walk at about 350 metres and says the Metro coordinates extended hours on concert nights.
Neither source publishes the extended hours for 6 February, so check the Metro’s own notices that week. Tuboleta says the arena has no parking zone, so plan to arrive by Metro, ride app or a booked car.
Staying in Medellín’s El Poblado district puts you on the Metro’s Line A, which runs south to the Itagüí stop. Allow extra time to get across town on a Saturday evening, when traffic and Metro crowds can both be heavy.
Safety and Costs for Visitors
The US State Department rates Colombia at Level 3, Reconsider Travel, in an advisory dated 30 March 2026. It cites crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping and natural disasters, and says some areas carry higher risk.
Level 4 areas include Arauca, Cauca, Valle del Cauca, Norte de Santander and the border region, excluding Popayán and Cali. Antioquia, home to Medellín and Sabaneta, is not listed, but read the full advisory before booking.
For the late trip home, use a ride app or a car booked through your hotel instead of hailing a street taxi. Agree on a pickup point before the show ends, because the arena empties at once.
Keep your phone and ticket QR code in a front pocket, and carry one card and a little cash. Never leave a drink unattended at the arena or a bar, and keep your passport copy with you.
Dollar figures in this guide use the open.er-api.com rate of 22 October 2026, which is COP 3,173.54 per US$1. Rounded totals can differ by a dollar from the exact conversion.
What It Means for You
For US fans, the Fonseca Medellín concert is the Colombian leg of a tour that reaches the United States from March. The cheapest listed ticket costs about US$52 with fees, and the 8 p.m. start matches New York time.
Buy only from Tuboleta, expect to collect foreign-card tickets in person, and download the Tuboleta Pass app. Book a ride app or hotel car for the trip back, and check the Metro’s concert-night hours before you go.
What Is Not Known
No opening act, set list, special guests or end time has been announced for Medellín. Canal Trece says the setlist is not yet announced and no guests are confirmed.
Tuboleta does not show which zones have already moved from launch to full price, or whether any zone is sold out. It also does not say which box office handles collections for international cards or when it opens.
The Metro’s extended hours and any road closures for 6 February have not been published. DAVIarena is also not yet open, so crowd management and entry arrangements there remain to be seen.
Connected Coverage
For neighbourhoods, costs and daily life, see the Medellín city guide for expats and visitors. For current events in the city, read what to do in Medellín in October 2026.
Other arena dates in the area include Juanes at DAVIarena on 14 November and Laura Pausini on 7 March 2027. The Colombia hub page collects the country’s news and guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Fonseca Medellín concert?
Fonseca plays DAVIarena in Sabaneta, near Medellín, on Saturday, 6 February 2027. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. local time, which is also 8 p.m. in New York.
Where can I buy tickets?
Tuboleta is the only authorised seller, online at tuboleta.com and at its authorised outlets. Foreign cards work in general sale, but those tickets are collected only by the buyer at the box office.
How much do tickets cost?
Prices run from COP 163,500 (about US$52) to COP 949,800 (about US$299) with service fees. Each zone rises from its launch price to a full price as it sells, so check Tuboleta before buying.
Can children attend, and where is the venue?
No, the minimum age is 18. DAVIarena is in Sabaneta, a municipality in the Medellín metro area, a short walk from Itagüí Metro station.
Sources: Tuboleta, Fonseca Medellín; El Colombiano; Infobae Colombia; Canal Trece; Noticias RCN; SeatGeek, US tour dates; Telemedellín, DAVIarena; US State Department, Colombia Travel Advisory; US State Department, Colombia country information; open.er-api.com exchange rates (all accessed 22 October 2026).
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