# Theater and performing arts in Colombia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/theater-and-performing-arts-in-colombia
> Updated: 2026-10-06T12:14:31.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Theatrical performances and festivals are being highlighted in Colombia. Jengibre Teatro is scheduled to perform its production ‘Duelo de brujos o de cómo un día pierdes la creatividad’ at the 58th Manizales International Theater Festival. The play, which focuses on themes of creativity and audience engagement, marks the company’s tenth anniversary.

In Bogotá, the District Institute of the Arts (Idartes) is facilitating clown theater performances through the ‘Culturas en Común’ program and the ‘Festival Mamarracho Fiesta Casera Payasa Vol. 9’. Programming includes improvisational and physical theater works such as ‘ImproClown’ and ‘Frágil’ by the Spanish company María Andrés.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Bogotá hosts clown theater performances via Idartes

Idartes is hosting clown theater performances across Bogotá, featuring improvisation by Pim Pam Pum and works by the Spanish company María Andrés.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bogot-hosts-clown-theater-performances-via-idartes

### 2026-09-22: Jengibre Teatro to perform in Manizales International Theater Festival

Mexican company Jengibre Teatro will present ‘Duelo de brujos’ at the 58th Manizales International Theater Festival in Colombia, marking ten years of the troupe's international work.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jengibre-teatro-to-perform-in-manizales-international-theater-festival

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