By The Rio Times | Created at 2026-08-15 12:20:39 | Updated at 2026-08-15 13:22:10
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Colombia · Culture
Key Facts
- —When Sunday, 23 August 2026, in Bogotá, Colombia.
- —Where Vive Claro Distrito Cultural, the city’s largest venue, in the Salitre district beside Parque Simón Bolívar.
- —How to get in It is donation-based: give from COP 100,000 (about US$32) through Ticketmaster.co, and your donation is your entry.
- —Who Karol G, Miguel Bosé, Sebastián Yatra and Silvestre Dangond lead a bill of more than 20 artists.
- —Where the money goes Organizers say 100% of proceeds go to Presentes Corporación to rebuild homes in the earthquake zone.
It is a donation-for-entry night, not a normal ticket sale — and if you cannot make it to Bogotá. Karol G’s set will stream so you can still chip in.
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A star-studded solidarity concert is coming to Bogotá on Sunday, 23 August 2026. And it is built around one simple idea: turn a big night of music into rebuilt homes.
Karol G and Miguel Bosé lead the bill for “Voces por la Vida,” a benefit for the families hit hardest by Colombia’s August earthquake.
If you live in or near the capital, here is exactly how to be part of it.
What the Bogotá solidarity concert is
The show is called “Voces por la Vida,” and it is a one-night fundraiser rather than a regular gig. Colombia’s music industry.
Artists, promoters, producers and crews — agreed to donate their work so that every peso raised can go to relief. For an expat or newcomer, that framing matters.
You are not just buying a ticket; you are making a donation that happens to come with a seat. So think of the price less as an entry fee and more as a contribution with a great soundtrack attached.
When and where it happens
Mark Sunday, 23 August 2026 on your calendar. The concert takes place at Vive Claro Distrito Cultural, currently the largest venue in the country.
Vive Claro sits in the Salitre area of western Bogotá, right beside Parque Simón Bolívar. Roughly between Calle 53 and Calle 26 near Carrera 60.
It is a part of town locals already associate with big open-air events. So the surroundings are familiar even if the venue itself is new.
Who is performing
The headliners are a genuine who’s-who of Colombian and Latin music: Karol G, Miguel Bosé, Sebastián Yatra and Silvestre Dangond. That alone would fill a stadium on any normal weekend.
The supporting bill runs deep, too. Reporting lists more than 20 acts in total, among them Grupo Niche.
Andrés Cepeda, ChocQuibTown, Pedro Capó, Manuel Medrano, Draco Rosa, Eladio Carrión and Beéle. In short, it spans reggaeton, salsa, pop, vallenato and ballads, so almost every taste is covered.
How to get in and what it costs
Here is the practical part. Entry is donation-based, and the minimum contribution is COP 100,000.
Or roughly US$32 at mid-August 2026 exchange rates of about 3,145 pesos to the dollar. You make that donation through Ticketmaster.
co, and the donation itself serves as your admission. Because organizers have not published a full tier list of higher-priced zones.
Treat COP 100,000 as the floor and expect the option to give more if you wish.
Can’t make it? How to watch
If you are outside Bogotá, travelling, or simply cannot attend in person, you are not shut out. Karol G’s participation is confirmed to include a livestream, so you can follow at least part of the night from home.
A full broadcast and streaming schedule had not been published as of mid-August. So keep an eye on the artists’ official channels closer to the date.
Even from a laptop abroad, you can still donate through the same platform and count yourself in.
Where your money actually goes
This is the reassuring bit. Organizers say 100% of the proceeds will go to Presentes Corporación, the same foundation channeling other quake-relief efforts in Colombia.
The stated goal is concrete: rebuild in the hardest-hit areas and help families who lost their homes. A committee is meant to oversee how the funds are spent.
So the aim is reconstruction on the ground rather than a vague general pot.
The earthquake behind the show
The concert is a response to the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday. 10 August 2026, with its epicentre in Chocó near San José del Palmar.
The damage spread across Chocó, Valle del Cauca and the coffee-growing departments of Risaralda, Caldas and Quindío. By mid-August the death toll had climbed past 280, and thousands more were left without safe housing.
Which is why the rebuilding focus is so pointed.
How this differs from the other benefit shows
It is easy to mix these up, because Colombia’s artists launched several benefits at once. This Bogotá concert is a separate, third event.
It is not the Medellín show “Colombia, Medellín te quiere,” held on Saturday, 15 August at Centro de Eventos La Macarena. Nor the Miami telethon “Unidos por los nuestros” on Sunday, 16 August with Marc Anthony.
Those have already passed; the Bogotá night is the one still ahead of you.
Getting to Vive Claro
Because Vive Claro sits beside Parque Simón Bolívar, it is well served by the city’s main west-side corridors. If you are coming by TransMilenio.
Aim for stations along the Calle 26 or Avenida NQS lines and plan for a short walk into the Salitre complex. Big nights here draw big crowds, so give yourself extra time.
Ride-hailing and taxis are widely used in Bogotá, but expect heavy traffic and surge pricing around the venue. Especially as tens of thousands arrive for a single show.
Practical tips for the night
Bogotá sits at about 2,600 metres, so evenings turn cold quickly. Bring a warm layer and a light rain jacket, even if the afternoon feels mild, because open-air venues offer little shelter.
Carry a charged phone for your digital entry, keep your donation confirmation handy. And set a meeting point with friends in case signal drops in the crowd.
A little planning turns a good cause into a genuinely enjoyable evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the solidarity concert?
It is on Sunday, 23 August 2026 at Vive Claro Distrito Cultural in the Salitre area of western Bogotá. Beside Parque Simón Bolívar.
How much does it cost and how do I get in?
Entry is donation-based, starting at COP 100,000 (about US$32). You donate through Ticketmaster.
Can I watch if I’m not in Bogotá?
Yes. Karol G’s set is confirmed to include a livestream.
Where does the money go?
Organizers say 100% of proceeds go to Presentes Corporación to rebuild homes and help families in the areas worst hit by the 10 August 2026 earthquake.
Sources: El Tiempo; Publimetro Colombia; El Sol de México (OEM); U.S. Embassy Colombia; NPR; Wikipedia.
