Top 5 Unmissable Events in Bogotá This May: Music, Art, and Culture
- Groove to Jupiter & Okwess at their exclusive concert
- Explore global art at ARTBO Fin de Semana
- Rave at the BAUM electronic music festival
- Experience Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel life-size exhibit
- Celebrate traditional Colombian music
May in Bogotá may bring rain, but it offers fewer crowds and vibrant events—perfect for adventurous travelers. Slip on a raincoat and immerse yourself in African rhythms, electronic beats, traditional Colombian sounds, world-class art, and more in Colombia's dynamic capital.
1. Groove with Jupiter & Okwess
Congolese artist Jupiter Bokondji and his band Okwess International blend traditional rhythms, rock, funk, and Afropop into their signature "Bofenia Rock." Expect powerful lyrics addressing heritage, colonial history, injustices, and DRC politics during this one-night performance.
Date: 16 May (8pm)
Venue: Teatro Colsubsidio – Calle 26 No 25-40
2. Discover International Art at ARTBO Fin de Semana
The third edition of this popular event features over 50 exhibitions across Bogotá's galleries, museums, and indie spaces. Enjoy free access to cultural activities, workshops, and talks over three exciting days.
Dates: 17-19 May
Venue: Citywide (free entry)
3. Dance at the BAUM Electronic Music Festival
In its fifth year, BAUM showcases top underground talent including Boris Brejcha, Rødhad, Bart Skils, Jeff Mills, The Black Madonna, Pachanga Boys, Anastasia Kristensen, Valesuchi, and Nøtt—a Medellín feminist collective promoting women in electronic music.
Date: 18 May
Venue: Club Bellavista Colsubsidio – Autopista Norte No. 245-91
4. View Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition
See 34 life-size reproductions of the frescoes (including The Last Judgment) using cutting-edge tech. Get an intimate, neck-strain-free view of this Renaissance masterpiece.
Dates: Sundays and Mondays until 20 May (9am-9pm)
Venue: Iglesia Del Teatro ABC – Calle 104 No. 17-22
5. Celebrate Traditional Colombian Music
The "Ojo de Agua" project honors Colombia's musical heritage and water conservation. Stars include Totó La Momposina (Caribbean sounds), Grupo Bahía (Pacific marimba de chonta), and The Lucho Bermúdez Orchestra, preserving the cumbia pioneer's jazz-tropical fusion.
Date: 25 May (8pm)
Venue: Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo – Calle 170 No. 67-51
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