Activities · Cali

Arena Cañaveralejo

Arena Cañaveralejo is Cali's former bullring, turned into a concert venue for up to 15,000 people. It's at Avenida Guadalupe #3-153, next to Calle 5, and you get there by MIO to Unidad Deportiva station or the Cañaveralejo terminal.

Duration: 2 to 4 hours
Address: Avenida Guadalupe #3-153, Unidad Deportiva Alberto Galindo, Cali

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It opened on December 28, 1957, as the Plaza de Toros de Cañaveralejo. Engineer Guillermo González Zuleta designed its structure: the concrete stands are cantilevered, with no columns at the ends, and a steel cable ties them together at the top. In 1995 it was declared a National Monument, now a Cultural Heritage Site of the Nation.

Since 2017 it has gone by Arena Cañaveralejo and hosts concerts, festivals and events from January to November. December is still for the bullfighting fair, according to its website. It had a major renovation in 2021.

Since 2025 it has been run by Grupo Páramo and Live Nation, Live Nation's first venue in Colombia. Capacity goes from 1,500 to 15,000 depending on the setup. In 2025 it held 11 events and sold over 81,000 tickets; the 2026 goal was 26 events.

It has booked concerts by Andrés Calamaro, Fonseca and Silvio Rodríguez, plus the Festival Internacional de Salsa. The ring and the stands are open to the sky.

What to see

The concerts and festivals on the calendar, posted on its website.
González Zuleta's cantilevered stands, with no columns blocking the view.
The Unidad Deportiva Alberto Galindo sports complex around the arena.

Getting there

MIO: Unidad Deportiva station, on Calle 5 at Carrera 52, or the Cañaveralejo terminal, linked to the station by a tunnel. The terminal is about 480 meters from the arena in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).
Taxi or car: along Calle 5 or Avenida Guadalupe to the Unidad Deportiva Alberto Galindo sports complex.
From Arena USC it's about 1,000 meters north in a straight line.

Tips

The ring and the stands aren't fully covered. Check the forecast and bring something for the rain.
With thousands of people leaving at once, Calle 5 jams up. The MIO Cañaveralejo terminal is within walking distance.
Buy only from the ticket seller the arena announces on its website or official Instagram.
To sleep, El Peñón is 4.4 km away in a straight line. Altio and Bit Hotels El Peñón are there.

FAQ

How do I get to Arena Cañaveralejo?

By MIO to Unidad Deportiva station or the Cañaveralejo terminal, about 500 meters away. By taxi, along Calle 5 to the Unidad Deportiva Alberto Galindo.

How many people does it hold?

Up to about 15,000 in the largest setup, according to Live Nation. Smaller setups hold 4,000, 6,000 or 9,000.

Is it covered?

Not entirely. The ring and the stands are open, so you'll feel the rain.

Are there still bullfights?

According to its website, the arena hosts events from January to November and keeps December for the bullfighting fair.

What can I bring in?

Each event's promoter sets the rules. Check your ticket conditions before you go.

Where can I stay nearby?

In El Peñón, in the west of Cali. Altio and Bit Hotels El Peñón are 4.4 km away in a straight line.