This Week in Cartagena
Current events, nightlife, and live music — updated every Monday.
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Espacio Cultural Claustro de la Merced · Centro Histórico
Astrophotography exhibition: Stories of the Sky Through My Camera. Free entry.
Alianza Francesa / Colombo Francesa · Centro Histórico
On until 2026-07-28
Latin dance workshop covering Champeta, Bachata, Merengue, Salsa and Dance Hall. Every Tuesday 7–8pm. First three Tuesdays of the month at the Alianza Francesa (Parque Fernández de Madrid 37-34), last Tuesday at Bar Casa Palenque for a real local party night. Teacher: Jose Sarkar. Reservations: +57 315 6314501. Price: 30,000 COP per class or 90,000 COP monthly (4 classes).
Centro Cultural Banco de la República · Biblioteca Bartolomé Calvo, Sala General · Centro Histórico
Digital concert screening of Barcelona Clarinet Players, a Spanish clarinet ensemble with over a decade of international performance. Free entry at the Bartolomé Calvo Library main hall.
Café Havana · Getsemaní
On until 2026-09-10
Anniversary concert — 3 live orchestras back to back from 9pm to 3am. Son Mujeres Orquesta (from Cali), La Brava Orquesta, and Charanga Tiembla Tierra. Reservations: 312 408 2896.
Espacio Cultural Claustro de la Merced · Centro Histórico
Women's reading and writing circle. Every Saturday in July at 3:00pm. Free entry.
Espacio Cultural Claustro de la Merced · Centro Histórico
Saturday morning reading, games and creative activities at the Claustro. Every Saturday in July at 9:00am. Free entry.
Espacio Cultural Claustro de la Merced · Centro Histórico
Punto & Coma reading club. Every Saturday in July at 3:00pm. Free entry.
Espacio Cultural Claustro de la Merced · Centro Histórico
Adult reading club 'La Hojarasca'. Every Thursday in July at 10:00am. Free entry.
Centro Cultural Banco de la República · Edificio Banco de la República, Sede Alterna · Centro Histórico
Travelling exhibition on the history of the railway that connected Santa Marta to Colombia's interior. On display until August 21, 2026. Free entry.
Centro Cultural Banco de la República · Museo del Oro Zenú · Centro Histórico
Permanent exhibition at the Gold Museum tracing 6,000 years of Zenú peoples' history in the Colombian Caribbean. One of Cartagena's best free cultural experiences.