Must-see entertainment in Medellín & Zona Cafetera

  • Casa Gardeliana

    Medellín

    Located in Barrio Manrique, Casa Gardeliana was Medellín's main tango venue for years, hosting tango bands and dance shows. It still holds events…

  • El Patio del Tango

    Medellín

    Now tango's major stage in Medellín, this steak restaurant is decorated like a typical Buenos Aires tango dive. Make reservations in advance for the live…

  • Teatro Pablo Tobón Uribe

    Medellín

    This is Medellín's major mainstream theater. There are free dance classes here on Saturdays and yoga on Tuesday and Thursday mornings – bring your own mat…

  • Teatro Metropolitano

    Medellín

    Medellín's largest and most modern theater hosts concerts, opera and ballet and is home to Medellín's Philharmonic Orchestra.

  • Parque de los Deseos

    Medellín

    Bring something soft to sit on for the free open-air cinema at this sleek, all-concrete space across from the Jardín Botánico. Films are usually shown at…

  • Vizcaya

    Medellín

    While the shops in this mall have for the most part been replaced by offices, it still has one of the cheapest cinemas in the area showing international…

  • Palacio de Bellas Artes

    Medellín

    The 300-seat Sala Beethoven in the Palacio de Bellas Artes is a regular stage for concerts and recitals. Check the website to see what's coming up.

  • Teatro Lido

    Medellín

    On Parque de Bolívar, this refurbished theater sometimes has free screenings of documentaries and films, as well as concerts and other events.

  • Estadio Atanasio Girardot

    Medellín

    Medellín's main football stadium. The Independiente Medellín and Atlético Nacional teams both play here.

  • Teatro Los Fundadores

    Manizales

    Manizales’ leading mainstream theater; it also has a cinema and hosts concerts.

  • Casa del Teatro Medellín

    Medellín

    In the old neighborhood of Prado Centro, this small place hosts different local theater groups year-round. The theater library has a large collection…

  • Plaza de Toros

    Medellín

    The former bullfighting ring now hosts concerts and other events.