Located in Barrio Manrique, Casa Gardeliana was Medellín's main tango venue for years, hosting tango bands and dance shows. It still holds events…
Must-see entertainment in Medellín
- CCasa Gardeliana
- EEl Patio del Tango
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…
- TTeatro Pablo Tobón Uribe
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…
- TTeatro Metropolitano
Medellín's largest and most modern theater hosts concerts, opera and ballet and is home to Medellín's Philharmonic Orchestra.
- PParque de los Deseos
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…
- VVizcaya
While the shops in this mall have for the most part been replaced by offices, it still has one of the cheapest cinemas in the area showing international…
- PPalacio de Bellas Artes
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.
- TTeatro Lido
On Parque de Bolívar, this refurbished theater sometimes has free screenings of documentaries and films, as well as concerts and other events.
- EEstadio Atanasio Girardot
Medellín's main football stadium. The Independiente Medellín and Atlético Nacional teams both play here.
- CCasa del Teatro 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…
- PPlaza de Toros
The former bullfighting ring now hosts concerts and other events.
- TTeatro de la Universidad de Medellín
Presents concerts of classical and contemporary music.