Marc Anthony Plays Manizales on 9 January 2027
COLOMBIA · MUSIC
Key Facts
- —Date Saturday 9 January 2027; doors 5 p.m., show 6 p.m. Colombia time, the same clock as New York.
- —Venue Estadio Palogrande, the Once Caldas football stadium in Manizales, in Colombia’s coffee region.
- —Line-up Marc Anthony headlines, with Ñejo, Luis Alfonso, Jean Carlos Centeno, Andy Rivera and Brokix.
- —Tickets Tuboleta, the official seller, takes cards issued outside Colombia and sends tickets to its app.
- —Prices Presale from COP 152,000 (about US$47); general sale from COP 179,000 (about US$55).
- —Age limit Adults only: Tuboleta sets the minimum age at 18.
The Marc Anthony Manizales concert is on Saturday 9 January 2027 at Estadio Palogrande, a football stadium in Colombia’s coffee region. The salsa star headlines La Gran Noche de la Feria, the main concert of the 70th Feria de Manizales.
For US visitors, it pairs a stadium salsa show with a city fair that dates back to 1955. Presale tickets start at about US$47 on Tuboleta, the official seller.
Why the Feria de Manizales Night Matters
The Feria de Manizales began in 1955, modelled on the April Fair of Seville in Spain, according to its official website. It mixes parades, concerts and the International Coffee Pageant, and Colombia lists it as national cultural heritage.
The last edition, in January 2026, drew 427,375 tourists to more than 320 events, the mayor’s office reported. Its main concert drew 16,250 people that year.
This edition follows the magnitude 7.4 earthquake of 10 August, centred in Chocó department in western Colombia. By the city’s 20 August count, the quake killed six people in Manizales and left about 1,500 homes beyond repair.
Mayor Jorge Eduardo Rojas told a tourism meeting on 8 October that architecture, friendly people and safety are the city’s main draws. The city’s 177th birthday this month runs under the slogan “Manizales sigue de pie”, or “Manizales is still standing”.
Who Plays at Estadio Palogrande
Marc Anthony, whom his official website calls the best-selling salsa artist of all time, tops the bill. Tuboleta names the stadium boxes after his songs, from “Vivir Mi Vida” to “Valió la Pena”.
Five more acts share the bill, Manizales news site BC Noticias reported after the line-up was announced on Sunday 27 September. They are Ñejo (reggaeton), Luis Alfonso (música popular), Andy Rivera (urban), Jean Carlos Centeno (vallenato) and Brokix, a pop group from Cali.
Vallenato is the accordion music of Colombia’s Caribbean coast, while música popular is a Colombian style of guitar songs about heartbreak. The line-up is built for a Colombian crowd, so expect most of the night to be sung in Spanish.
La Patria, the Manizales daily, reported on 23 September that promoter Forward Music teased the acts with song lyrics. Tuboleta lists Forward Music S.A.S. as the company responsible for the show.
Tickets and Prices in US Dollars
Tuboleta opened the presale on Wednesday 30 September with 20% of the places. Presale prices last until that share sells out or until Monday 2 November, whichever comes first, and general sale follows.
Presale stand tickets run from COP 152,000 (about US$47) in the south stand to COP 286,000 (about US$88) in the preferential west section. Gramilla VIP, unnumbered seating on the pitch, costs COP 316,000 (about US$98).
At general sale, the same areas cost COP 179,000 (about US$55) to COP 372,000 (about US$115). Boxes for ten cost COP 7.91 million to 12.43 million (about US$2,440 to US$3,840) at general sale.
All listed prices include Tuboleta’s service fee, and the site has a separate checkout for cards issued outside Colombia. Tickets are delivered to the Tuboleta Pass app, so download it before the show.
Prices are charged in Colombian pesos, so a US card may add a foreign transaction fee. Buy only from Tuboleta, which the event page names as the official ticket office.
The Venue and How to Get There
Estadio Palogrande is the home ground of Once Caldas, the Manizales football club, and it is still hosting league matches. The mayor’s office set the safety plan for a Once Caldas game there on Friday 9 October.
For that match, the city asked fans not to jump during celebrations because works are under way inside the stadium. It also barred belts with buckles, food, large bags and umbrellas, and it required everyone to carry ID.
Tuboleta’s price list adds up to about 29,000 places, including 630 boxes for ten people. That is far more than the 16,250 people who attended the fair’s main concert in January 2026.
Manizales is the capital of Caldas, part of the coffee region that UNESCO made a World Heritage site in 2011. It has a domestic airport, La Nubia, so US visitors connect through a larger hub such as Bogotá or Medellín.
Road trips from Bogotá or Medellín cross the Andes, so allow plenty of time and check road conditions before you set off. After the show, book a taxi by app or dispatch, as the US State Department advises against hailing cabs on the street.
Tips for US and Foreign Visitors
US citizens need no visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days, according to the US State Department. It advises filling in Colombia’s free online Check-Mig form between one and 72 hours before your flight and carrying a return ticket.
The State Department rates Colombia at Level 3, “Reconsider Travel”. Caldas, the department around Manizales, is not on its list of “Do Not Travel” areas.
Colombia’s Health Ministry rates Manizales a very-high-risk municipality for yellow fever, the city’s health department said in January. The rating followed a fatal case in nearby Neira in February 2025, and the vaccine takes about 10 days to work.
Ask a US travel clinic about the vaccine early, and pack a light jacket and rain layer for a night outdoors. Colombia stays on UTC-5 all year, so a 6 p.m. start in Manizales is 6 p.m. in New York in January.
January is fair season, and the 2026 edition brought more than 400,000 tourists, so book a hotel early. Carry your passport or a copy for ID checks, and keep phones and cash out of sight in crowds.
What It Means for You
For US fans, the Marc Anthony Manizales date is a confirmed stadium show, with every ticket outside the boxes at up to about US$115. Buying in the presale saves about US$8 to US$17 per ticket compared with general-sale prices.
The trip also brings spending to a city that is courting visitors as it recovers from the August quake. Plan for fair-season crowds, cool nights and a long journey, and build a spare day into the trip.
What Is Not Known
Tuboleta lists a 6 p.m. start but no running order or set times for the six acts. It is not clear how long Marc Anthony will play, and his official website does not yet list the Manizales date.
The full programme and dates of the 70th fair are not out, and the official fair website shows only a “coming soon” page. It is also unknown whether the presale share, 20% of the places, has already sold out.
Concert-day rules on bags, belts and food have not been published, and the football rules may not apply. The city has not said when the stadium works mentioned before the 9 October match will be finished.
After touring the cathedral on 26 August, Vice President José Manuel Restrepo said removing its damaged tower alone costs COP 3 billion (about US$927,000). Which streets and landmarks in the old centre will be open in January has not been announced.
What Comes Next
The presale runs until Monday 2 November at the latest, and general-sale prices apply after that. For US fans who cannot travel, Marc Anthony’s website lists Fontainebleau Las Vegas shows from 20 November 2026 into September 2027.
The mayor’s office said on 8 October that 199 Caldas acts applied to play the fair’s other stages. The call has now moved to a stage in which applicants correct their paperwork, the city said.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Marc Anthony Manizales concert?
It is on Saturday 9 January 2027 at Estadio Palogrande in Manizales, Colombia. Tuboleta lists doors at 5 p.m. and the start at 6 p.m. Colombia time, which matches New York time in January.
How much do tickets cost in US dollars?
Presale tickets run from COP 152,000 (about US$47) to COP 316,000 (about US$98). General-sale tickets run from COP 179,000 (about US$55) to COP 372,000 (about US$115), and boxes for ten cost more.
Do US citizens need a visa to attend?
No, not for tourist stays of up to 90 days, according to the US State Department. It advises filling in Colombia’s free Check-Mig form between one and 72 hours before your flight.
Sources: Tuboleta · Feria de Manizales · Alcaldía de Manizales · Alcaldía de Manizales (Feria 2026 results) · BC Noticias · La Patria · US State Department · Pan American Health Organization · Marc Anthony
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