High Vis Santiago Debut Set for 1 October 2026 in Chile
CHILE · LIVE MUSIC
Key Facts
- —What High Vis play their first Chilean concert, at Sala Metrónomo in Santiago.
- —When Thursday, 1 October 2026. The ticketing page lists a 7:00 pm start and marks it as not final.
- —Where Sala Metrónomo, Ernesto Pinto Lagarrigue 179, Recoleta, Santiago.
- —Who they are A five-piece band formed in London in 2016, with three albums released between 2019 and 2024.
- —Tickets General entry 38,000 Chilean pesos, about 40 US dollars, through Passline. Over-18s only.
The High Vis Santiago date is the London band’s first concert in Chile, in a small Recoleta room rather than an arena.
A First Chilean Date in a Small Room
High Vis play Sala Metrónomo in Santiago, Chile, on Thursday, 1 October 2026. It is the band’s first concert in the country. The promoter is the Santiago company Eventos del Mono.
Sala Metrónomo sits at Ernesto Pinto Lagarrigue 179 in Recoleta, on the northern bank of the Mapocho river. The street runs through the Bellavista nightlife area.
The venue describes itself as an underground room. It is a standing club rather than a seated hall, and it hosts touring rock and punk acts through the year.
The ticketing page lists a 7:00 pm start. The organisers mark that time as provisional and say changes will be announced through their own social media accounts.
Recoleta is one of the districts that borders the city centre. The streets around the venue hold a dense run of bars and small stages, and the area stays busy late into the night.
Who High Vis Are
High Vis formed in London in 2016. The current line-up is a five-piece, with Graham Sayle on vocals.
Their sound is usually filed as post-punk, but it draws on more than one tradition. Writers point to hardcore punk, indie rock and the melodic side of 1990s British guitar music.
They have released three albums. No Sense No Feeling appeared in 2019, Blending in 2022 and Guided Tour in 2024.
Guided Tour drew wide attention in the British and American music press. It appeared on end-of-year lists at Kerrang!, Stereogum and BrooklynVegan, which is part of why the band now tours further afield.
The group came out of the London hardcore scene of the 2010s. Their later records widened that base, adding melody and a looser rhythm section without dropping the volume.
Tickets and What Is Not Published
Passline sells the tickets. General entry costs 38,000 Chilean pesos, or about 40 US dollars at 959.47 pesos to the dollar.
Two presale tiers came earlier and have sold out. They were priced at 30,000 and 34,000 pesos, so the general tier is the only one still listed.
The event is restricted to people aged 18 and over. That is standard for this room and is stated on the ticket page.
No support act had been announced at the time of writing. The set length and the door time were also unpublished, and the promoter releases both close to the date.
Buyers should note that Passline is a Chilean ticketing platform rather than an international one. The date is not listed on the larger global ticketing sites.
The promoter has flagged the start time as provisional, which is common for club dates. Anyone travelling across the city should check the venue’s accounts on the day itself.
What This Means for Residents and Visitors
Small-room shows by touring British bands are not common in Santiago. Most international guitar acts that reach Chile play larger venues or festival slots.
The practical difference is proximity. A club of this size puts the audience within a few metres of the stage, which is a different experience from an arena ticket at a similar price.
Language is not a barrier here. The band sings in English, so foreign residents who are still learning Spanish lose nothing by attending.
The location is easy in the evening and harder late. Bellavista is well served by taxis and ride apps, but the Metro closes before many club shows finish.
The venues that carry these dates are mostly small independent rooms. Sala Metrónomo is one of a handful in Santiago that book international guitar acts on a regular basis.
The Wider Picture for Touring Bands in Chile
Chile has become a regular stop on South American routes. Bands that once played only Buenos Aires and São Paulo now add Santiago, often in mid-sized or small rooms.
The reason is partly geography. Santiago sits within a short flight of both cities, which makes a third date cheap to add once a tour is already crossing the continent.
Ticket prices reflect the room rather than the artist’s standing at home. Forty dollars for a club show is normal in Santiago, and it is what a mid-level international act costs here.
For residents, the useful point is timing. These dates are announced two or three months ahead and sell through local platforms, not through international ticketing sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do High Vis play in Santiago?
The concert is on Thursday, 1 October 2026, at Sala Metrónomo. The ticketing page lists a 7:00 pm start and marks that time as provisional. The promoter will confirm it closer to the date.
Where is Sala Metrónomo?
It is at Ernesto Pinto Lagarrigue 179 in Recoleta, Santiago. The street runs through the Bellavista area on the northern bank of the Mapocho river. It is a standing club, not a seated hall.
How much does a ticket cost?
General entry costs 38,000 Chilean pesos, about 40 US dollars at 959.47 pesos to the dollar. Two cheaper presale tiers have already sold out. Tickets are sold through Passline.
Who are High Vis?
They are a five-piece band formed in London in 2016, usually described as post-punk with hardcore roots. They have released three albums, most recently Guided Tour in 2024. This is their first concert in Chile.
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