Monserrat Hill officially opens the Christmas season in Bogotá with the opening of its illuminated path. Lights of the world It is an experience that will last until January 12, 2026, and combines music, theater and a spiritual circle that combines tradition and art.
The purpose of the initiative is to invite attendees to connect with light as an element that awakens the senses and accompanies the ascent towards one of the most emblematic points in Bogotá.
A multicultural tour inspired by 11 countries
Festival Lights of the world It is made up of different thematic stations that recreate the distinctive elements of each country. While ascending the Montserrat campus, visitors will find visual references inspired by stained glass windows and European cathedrals, as well as a replica of a Roman amphitheater, cherry blossoms and Chinese dragons, among other representations.
At the stop dedicated to Colombia, yellow butterflies and traditional lanterns that evoke Candlemas Day dominate. In addition, an 18-metre tree has been installed which stands out as one of the most prominent points on the path.
For the first time, visitors will be able to enjoy the lighting installed along the funicular line from different points in the city. This new attraction contrasts with Bogotá’s nighttime landscape.
According to the district authorities, the attraction is designed such that each station acts as a sensory portal connecting the visitor to different traditions and geographical regions in order to enhance the multicultural nature of this artistic proposal.
Schedules, prices and recommendations for visitors
The Monserrate Christmas Lighting will be on daily, Monday through Sunday, between 5:30 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. Funicular or cable car tickets can be purchased until 10:00 p.m. From Monday to Saturday, until 8:00 pm. On Sundays and holidays. Tickets are available at the box office and on the official website of the venue: monserrate.co/es/.
The cost of a round-trip ticket for both modes of transportation is 32,000 pesos. Sundays after 5:30 p.m. The price will also be P32,000, instead of the regular Sunday price of P19,000.
There will be no Christmas lighting on December 24 and 31, and ticket offices will close at 3:00 p.m.
Bogotá, my city, my home, Christmas lights from El Tonal Park. Lights, music and a large 56 meter tree will officially start the season. We are waiting for you in the park, and if you can’t make it, tune in live at 7:00pm on December 5th for… pic.twitter.com/FVriGVMwcU
– Bogotá Mayor’s Office (@Bogotá) December 2, 2025
Schedule of Christmas celebrations in Bogotá
Although the lighting in Montserrat is integrated into the cultural offering of the season, the event is not part of the region’s agenda of cultural activities for the Christmas season.
Bogotá’s Christmas Cultural Show includes more than 600 free activities and will be available from December 5 to 23 in parks, squares and other hills in the Colombian capital. This includes:
Candles and drums festival
- When: Thursday, December 4 at 12 noon.
- Location: Dancing House (Race 1 #17-01)
The day will offer art exhibitions, workshops and immersive experiences in an atmosphere of light and warmth typical of this season.
Magnificent lighting operation in the Tonal Metropolitan Park
- When: December 5, starting at 4:30 pm.
The Tonal will be the scene of one of the busiest events of the season, featuring more than a kilometer of illuminated paths and a 56-metre-high tree accompanied by a laser light show. Attendees will enjoy musical performances such as the Alquimia Orchestra and Los Cumbia Stars, as well as Los Diablitos del Vallenato and the Bogotá Philharmonic with singer Isabella Ruiz. The event will culminate in a countdown that will officially start the Christmas season and will include a live broadcast on the regional government’s social networks.
Parade of extras on the Carrera Septima
- When: December 7, from 3:30 pm.
Candlemas Day will include the traditional parade of the comparça, during which more than 1,000 artists will travel along the seventh race from La Santamaria Cultural Square to Bolivar Square.
Imagined City: Christmas for the World
- When: December 13 and 14, then December 17 to 23
- Shows: 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
- Location: Plaza de Bolivar
Imagined City is a show that explores the origin, identity and future of Bogotá through digital art and music. Presentations last about 35 minutes and have a capacity of 30,000 people per presentation. The proposal presents Christmas as a symbol of unity and collective transformation.
One rhythm, many voices: diversity unites us
- When: From December 17 to 23 at the Tonal Metropolitan Park
- Shows: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm.
This show tells the story of Marcelo, an inventive boy who spends Christmas alone while his parents work. With the arrival of his cousins and the neighborhood community, his memories turn into huge photographs and a stage that mixes the sounds of the 1980s with Colombian rhythms. Presentations last approximately 35 minutes and have a capacity of 6,000 people per presentation.
Beyond the Clouds: The Future We Dream of
- When: December 13 and 14, then December 17 to 23
- Shows: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm.
- Location: La Santamaria Cultural Square
The work tells the story of Cielo, a 13-year-old girl who, after her cat Kubo disappears amid urban chaos, passes through a portal to the City of Clouds, a possible future based on respect, tolerance and love. The show combines theatre, dance, music, circus, magic and visual arts in a 360 format with live music. Each presentation lasts approximately 35 minutes and has a capacity of 10,000 people per presentation.
For more activities, plays, concerts and tours of the season, Bogotá’s cultural agenda offers a wide range of programs for all ages.
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