By The Rio Times | Created at 2026-09-30 15:35:13 | Updated at 2026-09-30 19:03:24
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COLOMBIA · MUSIC
Key Facts
- —The city Medellín, capital of Antioquia and Colombia’s second-largest city, has more than 4 million people in its metro area.
- —Why it matters Kris R, a Medellín trap artist, has sold out his 23 October show at the Movistar Arena in Colombia’s capital.
- —What happened He plays the new DAVIarena in Sabaneta, next to Medellín, on Friday 20 November 2026 at 8 p.m.
- —Tickets Tuboleta, the only authorised seller, lists full prices from COP 120,300 (about US$36) to COP 395,000 (about US$117).
- —Still open No support act has been named, and the arena itself only opens six days earlier, on 14 November.
Kris R Medellín 2026 is a homecoming concert on Friday 20 November at the DAVIarena, just south of Medellín in Colombia. The trap artist, who grew up in the city, plays one of the first nights at the new arena.
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Tuboleta, the arena’s only authorised ticket seller, lists doors at 5 p.m. and an 8 p.m. start, Colombia time. Canal Trece and Publimetro reported the date when the show was announced in June.
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Kris R Medellín 2026: Date, Venue and Times
The concert takes place on Friday 20 November 2026 at the DAVIarena in Sabaneta, a town in Medellín’s valley. Tuboleta bills the night as El Trap de Kolombia, the name of his current arena show.
Colombia keeps the same time all year, five hours behind UTC. In late November New York keeps the same hour, so the concert starts at 8 p.m. there too.
The minimum age is 12, and each purchase is limited to four tickets. The layout mixes a general-admission floor, called Platea, with numbered seating elsewhere in the hall.
Who Kris R Is
Kris R was born in New York and raised in Medellín, Canal Trece and Publimetro report. Minuto30, a Medellín news site, calls him one of the pioneers of trap in the city.
Trap is a style of hip-hop built on heavy bass and fast, clicking hi-hats. In Colombia it sits beside reggaeton as part of what the industry calls urban music.
Publimetro reports that he ranks among the ten most-streamed artists in Colombia. His songs have also reached Spotify charts in 17 countries, the paper says.
His best-known tracks include “Sople”, “Las Piponas” and “TRAPHPHONE”, and his recent short album, or EP, is “Una Valija En Sentimiento”. He has recorded with Blessd on “Cositas” and with J Balvin, Ryan Castro and Anuel AA.
A Homecoming After a Sold-Out Arena Night
Tuboleta’s event text says Kris R returns to Medellín after a completely sold-out date at the Movistar Arena in Bogotá. That concert, on 23 October, is his first at that arena.
Publimetro wrote that the sell-out showed his impact was no longer only viral but visible in ticket sales. Canal Trece presented the Medellín date as the next step after that result.
Medellín is also the home city of reggaeton stars such as J Balvin, Karol G and Maluma. Minuto30 describes a new generation of urban artists taking over the country’s largest venues.
Davivienda, the bank behind the arena, cited the city’s potential as the centre of Colombia’s music industry, Noticias RCN reported. The bank has put more than 300 billion pesos (about US$89 million) into the building, the same report said.
Tickets and Prices in Pesos and Dollars
Tuboleta’s price table moves each zone from a launch price to full price once its launch allocation sells. Figures below are totals with the service fee and its VAT, at 3,367 pesos to the dollar on 30 September.
At full price, Tribuna Fan and the Primavera Lounge cost COP 395,000 (about US$117). The general-admission Platea, the largest zone with 4,900 places, costs COP 216,500 (about US$64).
Most third-floor seats cost COP 188,800 (about US$56), including partial-view seats in sections 301 and 315. The cheapest seats, in sections 307 to 309, cost COP 120,300 (about US$36).
Launch prices ran from COP 102,200 (about US$30) to COP 336,700 (about US$100), without a Platea zone. Tuboleta does not say which zones are still at launch price.
The table lists about 10,500 places in total, while the arena holds up to 17,200 people for concerts. Tuboleta adds that technical and sponsor reserves may still be released for sale.
The DAVIarena: A New Hall in Sabaneta
The DAVIarena is due to open on Saturday 14 November 2026 with a concert by Juanes, El Colombiano and Canal Trece reported. The Kris R show, six days later, is one of the first nights in the building.
The architecture firm HOK, whose work includes the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, designed it. The building covers 55,000 square metres, plus 10,000 square metres of public space, Noticias RCN reported.
El Colombiano lists 14 bars, 20 restaurants and 58 spaces for people with reduced mobility. The design refers to the silleteros, the flower carriers of Antioquia’s traditional festivals.
Sabaneta is a separate municipality in the Aburrá Valley, the valley that holds Medellín and its neighbours. Many reports call the show a Medellín date, and the city is the natural base for visitors.
Practical Tips for Foreigners
Tuboleta accepts foreign bank cards from the general sale onwards. Those tickets are handed over only at the box office, to the buyer in person, so plan to carry identification.
Other tickets are issued in the Tuboleta Pass app in the days before the show. Web, phone and outlet purchases carry an extra delivery charge that is shown before payment.
Line A of the Medellín Metro runs south through Itagüí to Sabaneta, which has its own station. No transport plan for the night has been published, so a taxi or ride app is the simple way back.
Sectors 305, 306, 310, 311, 405, 406, 414 and 415 are alcohol-free zones. Tuboleta also warns of restricted views in sectors 301, 315, 401, 402, 418 and 419.
What Is Still Open and What Comes Next
No support act or set time for Kris R himself has been announced. Tuboleta names Breakfast TBL S.A.S. as the organiser, and Minuto30 lists Breakfast Live as the producer.
It is not known how many seats remain in each zone. Tuboleta also says visibly pregnant women will not be admitted, following advice from the authorities.
The next fixed dates are the arena’s opening on 14 November and the Kris R Medellín 2026 show six days later. A sold-out night in the capital does not guarantee a sell-out at home, and Tuboleta has not reported one.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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When and where does Kris R play in Medellín?
On Friday 20 November 2026 at the DAVIarena in Sabaneta, in the Medellín metropolitan area. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Colombia time.
How much do Kris R Medellín 2026 tickets cost?
Tuboleta’s full prices run from COP 120,300 (about US$36) to COP 395,000 (about US$117), service fee included. Launch prices started lower, at COP 102,200 (about US$30).
Can I buy tickets with a foreign card?
Yes, from the general sale onwards. Tickets paid with an international card are handed over only at the box office, to the cardholder in person.
Is the DAVIarena already open?
Not yet. The arena is due to open with Juanes on Saturday 14 November 2026, six days before the Kris R concert.
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