Kneecap in Bogotá, Colombia: Belfast’s Irish-Language Rap Trio at Bonfire on October 17, 2026
Kneecap Bogotá 2026 brings Belfast’s Irish-language rap trio to Bonfire on October 17: the group behind the BAFTA-winning biopic lands in Colombia on a wave that has carried them from West Belfast pubs to festival main stages worldwide.
For expats in Bogotá — and especially the city’s Irish and British community — this is the most unlikely and most electric club show of the season.
Key Facts
- Date and venue. October 17, 2026, at Bonfire, Bogotá, Colombia.
- The group. Kneecap — Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí, rapping in Irish and English.
- The film. Their semi-fictional biopic ‘Kneecap’ won the BAFTA for Outstanding Debut.
- Tickets. Via Ticketmaster Colombia.
- The scene. One of the most politically outspoken live acts in hip-hop.
Kneecap Bogotá 2026: The Show
Bonfire, Bogotá’s mid-size concert room, hosts the trio on October 17 — a venue small enough that this will feel like the early-club shows their legend was built on.
Expect a sweatbox set: Irish-language verses, tricolore visuals, and a crowd that will not need to understand a word of Gaeilge to move.
From West Belfast to the World
Kneecap turned rapping in a once-suppressed language into an international phenomenon — a band, a movement and then a BAFTA-winning film about themselves.
Their rise has made them festival fixtures from Glastonbury to Coachella; the Bogotá date extends that run to South America.
Why This Show Punches Above Its Size
Bogotá’s alternative hip-hop scene is one of Latin America’s strongest, and the city’s Irish diaspora and language-curious crowds give this show a built-in community.
Small-room international rap shows in Bogotá historically become word-of-mouth events — this one has that profile.
Practical Tips for Expats
Tickets via Ticketmaster Colombia; Bonfire’s capacity is limited, so don’t sit on the decision.
The venue sits in the city’s north-side concert circuit — rideshare is the standard move, and the show skews late by Bogotá club standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Kneecap play in Bogotá, Colombia?
Kneecap play Bonfire in Bogotá, Colombia on October 17, 2026.
Who are Kneecap?
A Belfast rap trio — Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí — who rap in Irish and English and starred in their own BAFTA-winning film.
Where can I buy Kneecap Bogotá tickets?
Through Ticketmaster Colombia.
What is Bonfire in Bogotá?
A mid-size concert venue on Bogotá’s north-side live-music circuit.
Connected Coverage
Same week in Bogotá: Aitana plays the Movistar Arena on October 16 and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs on October 17.
Sources: Ticketmaster Colombia (consulted September 5, 2026).
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