Celebrations for Bogota’s 15th Summer Festival will begin on Saturday, August 6, and will run until Monday, August 15.
Some highlights include a concert and pyrotechnic show featuring musical performances from Bogota’s favorite salsa band Calle 33 and reggaeton star Daddy Yankee, a folksy ballet performance from the Sonia Osorio Ballet, the 4th Annual Bogota Gospel Concert, and a “Dunking Devils” acrobatic basketball game.
Below is the event schedule. Visit the Colombian event site Vivo.in for more information.
Saturday, August 6
- Window Into the Botanical Gardens
8AM – 5PM — Jardin Botanico Jose Celestino Mutis - International Motocross Challenge
9AM – 4PM– Pista Unidad Deportiva El Salitre - Fantasy Festival for Children
9AM – 5PM — Parque Los Novios (El Lago) - 4D Movie Xtreme
9AM – 5PM — Triangulo Av 68 con Calle 53 - Open Doors Pre-Concert and Picnic (w/ local bands)
10AM – 4PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Cheerleader Festival
2PM – 6PM — Coliseo Unidad Deportiva El Salitre - Inaugural Concert and Pyrotechnic Show (featuring Willie Colon, Daddy Yankee and Calle 33)
4PM – 10PM — Parque Simon Bolivar
Sunday, August 7
- Bird Watching Tours
7AM – 12:30PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Summer Aerobics
8AM – 11AM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Window Into the Botanical Gardens
8AM – 5PM — Jardin Botanico Jose Celestino Mutis - Beach in the Park (w/ recreational events)
9AM – 4PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - International Motocross Challenge
9AM – 4PM– Pista Unidad Deportiva El Salitre - Pet Show and activities
9AM – 4PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Fantasy Festival for Children
9AM – 5PM — Parque Los Novios (El Lago) - 4D Movie Xtreme
9AM – 5PM — Triangulo Av 68 con Calle 53 - Cheerleader Festival
2PM – 6PM — Coliseo Unidad Deportiva El Salitre - Bogota Gospel Concert
3PM – 10PM — Parque Simon Bolivar
Monday, August 8
- Window Into the Botanical Gardens
8AM – 5PM — Jardin Botanico Jose Celestino Mutis - Beach in the Park (w/ recreational events)
9AM – 4PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Pet Show and activities
9AM – 4PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Fantasy Festival for Children
9AM – 5PM — Parque Los Novios (El Lago) - 4D Movie Xtreme
9AM – 5PM — Triangulo Av 68 con Calle 53 - 26th International Open Bowling Tournament
2PM – 10PM — Bolera Unidad Deportiva El Salitre
Tuesday, August 9
- Window Into the Botanical Gardens
8AM – 5PM — Jardin Botanico Jose Celestino Mutis - Beach in the Park (w/ recreational events)
9AM – 4PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Pet Show and activities
9AM – 4PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Fantasy Festival for Children
9AM – 5PM — Parque Los Novios (El Lago) - 4D Movie Xtreme
9AM – 5PM — Triangulo Av 68 con Calle 53 - 26th International Open Bowling Tournament
2PM – 10PM — Bolera Unidad Deportiva El Salitre
Wednesday, August 10
- Window Into the Botanical Gardens
8AM – 5PM — Jardin Botanico Jose Celestino Mutis - Beach in the Park (w/ recreational events)
9AM – 4PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Pet Show and activities
9AM – 4PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Fantasy Festival for Children
9AM – 5PM — Parque Los Novios (El Lago) - 4D Movie Xtreme
9AM – 5PM — Triangulo Av 68 con Calle 53 - 26th International Open Bowling Tournament
2PM – 10PM — Bolera Unidad Deportiva El Salitre - Theatrical Performance: “Entre Piele” (comedy)
7:30PM – ?? — Palacio de los Deportes
Thursday, August 11
- Window Into the Botanical Gardens
8AM – 5PM — Jardin Botanico Jose Celestino Mutis - Beach in the Park (w/ recreational events)
9AM – 4PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Pet Show and activities
9AM – 4PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Fantasy Festival for Children
9AM – 5PM — Parque Los Novios (El Lago) - 4D Movie Xtreme
9AM – 5PM — Triangulo Av 68 con Calle 53 - All-Star Soccer Game (featuring Colombian celebrities)
12PM – 5PM — Coliseo Unidad Deportiva El Salitre
Friday, August 12
- Dance Festival for Seniors
8AM – 1PM — Coliseo Unidad Deportiva El Salitre - Window Into the Botanical Gardens
8AM – 5PM — Jardin Botanico Jose Celestino Mutis - Fantasy Festival for Children
9AM – 5PM — Parque Los Novios (El Lago) - 26th International Open Bowling Tournament
2PM – 10PM — Bolera Unidad Deportiva El Salitre - White Electronic Dance Party
4PM – 10PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Folklore Ballet (Sonia Osorio Ballet)
7:30PM – ?? — Palacio de los Deportes
Saturday, August 13
- Bird Watching Tours
7AM – 12:30PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Window Into the Botanical Gardens
8AM – 5PM — Jardin Botanico Jose Celestino Mutis - Future Tennis Tournament
8AM – 6PM — Canchas Liga Unidad Deportiva El Salitre - Beach in the Park (w/ recreational events)
9AM – 4PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Pet Show and activities
9AM – 4PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Fantasy Festival for Children
9AM – 5PM — Parque Los Novios (El Lago) - 4D Movie Xtreme
9AM – 5PM — Triangulo Av 68 con Calle 53 - Extreme Sports Park
10AM – 8PM — Parqueadero Unidad Deportiva El Salitre - Waterskiing with “The Florida Stars”
12PM – 2PM — Lago Parque Simon Bolivar - “We’re on stage for you, Colombia” (autographs and photos with Colombian celebrities)
12PM – 5PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - 26th International Open Bowling Tournament
2PM – 10PM — Bolera Unidad Deportiva El Salitre - “Dunking Devils” Acrobatic Basketball Game
5PM – 7PM — Coliseo Unidad Deportiva El Salitre
Sunday, August 14
- Bird Watching Tours
7AM – 12:30PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Window Into the Botanical Gardens
8AM – 5PM — Jardin Botanico Jose Celestino Mutis - Future Tennis Tournament
8AM – 6PM — Canchas Liga Unidad Deportiva El Salitre - Beach in the Park (w/ recreational events)
9AM – 4PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Pet Show and activities
9AM – 4PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Fantasy Festival for Children
9AM – 5PM — Parque Los Novios (El Lago) - 4D Movie Xtreme
9AM – 5PM — Triangulo Av 68 con Calle 53 - Monster Truck Exhibition and Freestyle Show
10AM – 2PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Extreme Sports Park
10AM – 8PM — Parqueadero Unidad Deportiva El Salitre - Waterskiing with “The Florida Stars”
12PM – 2PM — Lago Parque Simon Bolivar - “Dunking Devils” Magic Show
5PM – 7PM — Coliseo Unidad Deportiva El Salitre - International Wrestling Show
6PM – 8PM — Palacio de los Deportes
Monday, August 15
- Bird Watching Tours
7AM – 12:30PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Guinness World Records Competition
8AM – 1PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Window Into the Botanical Gardens
8AM – 5PM — Jardin Botanico Jose Celestino Mutis - Future Tennis Tournament
8AM – 6PM — Canchas Liga Unidad Deportiva El Salitre - National Police Exhibition
9AM – 3PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Beach in the Park (w/ recreational events)
9AM – 4PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Pet Show and activities
9AM – 4PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Fantasy Festival for Children
9AM – 5PM — Parque Los Novios (El Lago) - 4D Movie Xtreme
9AM – 5PM — Triangulo Av 68 con Calle 53 - Extreme Sports Park
10AM – 8PM — Parqueadero Unidad Deportiva El Salitre - Martial Arts Exhibition
12PM – 2PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - Waterskiing with “The Florida Stars”
12PM – 2PM — Lago Parque Simon Bolivar - “We’re on stage for you, Colombia” (autographs and photos with Colombian celebrities)
12PM – 5PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - 26th International Open Bowling Tournament
2PM – 10PM — Bolera Unidad Deportiva El Salitre - Carnival of Carnivals Parade
4PM – 7PM — Parque Simon Bolivar - International Wrestling Show
6PM – 8PM — Coliseo Unidad Deportiva El Salitre - Summer Festival Closing Show (w/ fireworks)
7PM – ?? — Parque Simon Bolivar