COLOMBIA · MUSIC
Key Facts
- —Date and venue British band New Order plays one night in Bogotá on Wednesday, 9 December 2026, at Movistar Arena, Diagonal 61C 26-35, beside El Campín stadium. It is the band’s first solo concert in Colombia.
- —Start times Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. Bogotá time, which is also 9 p.m. US Eastern because US clocks fall back on 1 November.
- —Tickets TuBoleta is the only authorised seller, and its general sale has been open since 5 August. Foreign bank cards are accepted, but those tickets are handed only to the buyer at the box office.
- —Prices Listed tickets run from COP 189,000 (about US$59) to COP 699,000 (about US$220) before service fees, or about US$72 to US$264 with fees, as of 15 October 2026.
- —Entry for visitors US citizens need no visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days but must file the free online Check-MIG form one to 72 hours before their flight.
- —Safety Colombia carries a US Level 3 Reconsider Travel advisory, so book a ride app or a dispatched car for the late trip home instead of hailing a street taxi.
- —Power Index Colombia ranks 6th of 14 in The Rio Times Latin America Power Index, with 51.9 points (October 2026 edition).
New Order brings Blue Monday and four decades of songs to Bogotá for one December night, with tickets on sale through TuBoleta. This guide covers what US visitors need to know, from prices and card rules to transport, entry and safety.
New Order, the British band behind Blue Monday, plays Movistar Arena in Bogotá on Wednesday, 9 December 2026. The New Order Bogotá concert is the band’s first solo show in Colombia and the last date on its 2026 tour list.
TuBoleta, the only authorised ticket seller, lists tickets from COP 189,000 (about US$59) to COP 699,000 (about US$220) before service fees. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. local time, the same as New York in December.
Who Is Playing and Why It Matters
TuBoleta’s event listing says New Order grew out of Joy Division after singer Ian Curtis died, with Bernard Sumner taking over vocals. It names drummer Stephen Morris and keyboard player Gillian Gilbert among the members who built the band.
The listing says New Order mixed post-punk with New York club sounds on its 1983 album Power, Corruption & Lies. It describes Blue Monday, released the same year, as the best-selling 12-inch single of all time.
For US fans, the listing also highlights the band’s recent American dates. It cites a 2022 US arena tour with the Pet Shop Boys and 2025 festival headline slots in the US and Mexico.
New Order first played Colombia at Festival Estéreo Picnic in 2013 and later returned for Festival Sónar, Publimetro and La República reported. TuBoleta dates that Sónar visit to 2016 and calls the Bogotá date the band’s first solo show in the country.
The band’s official tour page lists two São Paulo nights, on Monday, 23 November, and Wednesday, 25 November. The Fauna Primavera festival in Santiago follows on Saturday, 28 November, then Buenos Aires on Tuesday, 1 December.
Lima’s Veltrac Music Festival comes on Saturday, 5 December, four days before Bogotá closes the run. Fans planning a longer trip can also read about the extra São Paulo show the band added in Brazil.
Date, Doors and Start Times
The show is on Wednesday, 9 December 2026, with doors at 6:30 p.m. and the start at 9 p.m. local time. Movistar Arena and TuBoleta list the same times, and no second Bogotá date has been announced.
Colombia stays on UTC minus five hours all year because it does not use daylight saving time. US clocks fall back on Sunday, 1 November, so 9 p.m. in Bogotá is 9 p.m. Eastern and 6 p.m. Pacific.
The arena and TuBoleta both set the minimum age at 14. Neither page gives an end time or set length, so plan the ride home before the night begins.
No opening act has been announced for the Bogotá show. TuBoleta warns that times may change for operational or weather reasons, or on the instructions of the authorities.
Tickets and Prices for the New Order Bogotá Concert
TuBoleta states that it is the only authorised ticket operator, and the band’s official tour page links to it for Bogotá. Publimetro and Noticias Caracol name Páramo Presenta as the promoter, while TuBoleta lists Promotora Colombia SAS as responsible.
Sales opened with a Movistar Total presale on Friday, 31 July, and an Aval banks presale on Monday, 3 August. The general sale began on Wednesday, 5 August, and runs until tickets sell out.
Prices are set in two stages, and each section moves to the higher price once its stage-one allocation sells. In stage one, upper-tier Piso 3 tickets start at COP 189,000 (about US$59) plus a COP 39,000 (about US$12) fee.
The Platea, the general-admission floor, costs COP 299,000 (about US$94) plus COP 61,000 (about US$19) in stage one. In stage two it rises to COP 339,000 (about US$107) plus a COP 69,000 (about US$22) fee.
Numbered second-tier seats run from COP 339,000 (about US$107) to COP 399,000 (about US$125), depending on section and stage. The Tribuna Fan Sur, the south fan stand, costs COP 699,000 (about US$220) plus COP 142,000 (about US$45).
TuBoleta warns that prices can change with supply and demand, so these figures are as listed on 15 October 2026. Each order is limited to six tickets, and delivery charges apply to web, phone and outlet sales.
Sectors 201, 219, 301 and 319 may have restricted views, depending on how the stage is built. Sectors 206, 214, 306 and 314 are alcohol-free zones, with no sale or drinking of alcohol.
How US Visitors Can Pay
Cards issued by foreign banks are accepted from the general sale stage, which is already open. However, tickets bought with an international card are handed over only at the box office, to the buyer in person.
Carry the ID used for the order, and leave time for collection before doors open at 6:30 p.m. local time. The listing does not say which box office or opening hours apply, so ask TuBoleta customer service first.
Getting There
Visitors from the United States fly into El Dorado International Airport, the international airport serving Bogotá. US citizens need no visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days, the State Department says.
Travellers must also complete Colombia’s free online Check-MIG form between one and 72 hours before their flight. The State Department recommends a passport valid for six months and warns that Colombia may deny entry without a return ticket.
Movistar Arena stands at Diagonal 61C 26-35, beside El Campín stadium in central Bogotá. The arena tells riders of TransMilenio, the city’s bus rapid transit network, to use the station named Movistar Arena.
City buses on Calle 63 and Carrera 30 also stop nearby, and the arena offers more than 100 free bicycle parking spaces. Drivers can use partner car parks at El Campín stadium and the Palacio de los Deportes, at prices each operator sets.
The arena advises using trusted ride-hailing apps or registered taxis to get there. On a Wednesday night, demand after the show may be high, so agree on a pickup point before you go in.
Safety and Costs for Visitors
The US State Department rates Colombia at Level 3, Reconsider Travel, in an advisory issued on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. It warns that ride-by robberies of phones, bags and valuables are common.
The advisory says many US citizens have been drugged, robbed and even killed by criminals posing as dates. It also tells visitors never to leave food or drinks unattended at a bar or restaurant.
US government employees may not hail street taxis, and the State Department urges visitors to use a dispatch service or app. Bogotá is a high-altitude city, so learn the symptoms of altitude sickness before a long night out.
Inside the arena, keep the phone holding your ticket in a front pocket and carry one card with a little cash. TuBoleta notes that visibly pregnant women will not be admitted, following the recommendations of the authorities.
With fees, the cheapest listed ticket costs about US$72 and a stage-one floor ticket about US$113. Dollar figures in this guide use open.er-api.com rates of 15 October 2026, or COP 3,183 per US$1.
What It Means for You
For US fans, the New Order Bogotá concert is the band’s first solo arena show in Colombia. The cheapest listed ticket costs about US$72 with fees, and the 9 p.m. start matches New York time.
Buy only from TuBoleta, and remember that international-card tickets must be collected in person at the box office. File the Check-MIG form before flying, and use an app or a dispatched car for the ride back.
What Is Not Known
No opening act, set length or end time has been announced. The listing also does not say which box office handles international-card collections or when it opens.
TuBoleta does not show which sections have already moved from stage-one to stage-two prices. It says technical and sponsor reserves may still go on sale, so availability by section can change.
Connected Coverage
For neighbourhoods, costs and daily life in the capital, see the Bogotá city guide for expats and visitors. For other concerts and festivals this season, read what to do in Bogotá in October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the New Order Bogotá concert?
New Order plays Movistar Arena in Bogotá on Wednesday, 9 December 2026. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. local time, the same as New York.
Where can I buy tickets?
TuBoleta is the only authorised seller, online at tuboleta.com. Foreign cards work in the general sale, but those tickets are collected only by the buyer at the box office.
How much do tickets cost?
Listed prices run from COP 189,000 (about US$59) to COP 699,000 (about US$220) before service fees. Prices are set in two stages and rise as sections sell, so check the listing before buying.
Do US citizens need a visa for Colombia?
No, US citizens can visit Colombia as tourists for up to 90 days without a visa. They must complete the free online Check-MIG form between one and 72 hours before their flight.
Sources: TuBoleta, New Order; Movistar Arena, New Order; Movistar Arena, how to get there; New Order, official tour dates; US State Department, Colombia Travel Advisory; US State Department, Colombia country information; Publimetro Colombia; Noticias Caracol; La República; open.er-api.com exchange rates (all accessed 15 October 2026).
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