Kendrick Lamar's concert at Vive Claro in Bogotá was 'cancelled': this is what Páramo said.

American rapper Kendrick Lamar was scheduled to perform in Bogotá this Saturday, September 27, at Vive Claro as part of his international "Grand National Tour." However, there were delays in opening the doors, and after a long wait for attendees, Páramo Presenta, the organizing company, confirmed that the event has been canceled.

The official statement, published on social media, reads as follows:

"We regret to inform you that, due to logistical difficulties with the promoter and the venue, tonight's Grand National Tour performance has been postponed. The artist was set to perform. Any refunds will be issued automatically through the official Ticketmaster ticketing system, using the original payment method. For third-party purchases, please contact them directly. We understand the frustration this situation has caused. Live Nation, Ocesa, and Páramo Presenta apologize to the fans and the artist for any inconvenience caused."

The event, which was scheduled to open around 4:00 p.m., didn't happen. By 7:30 p.m. , attendees told this outlet that the logistics were terrible: "There's so much chaos," "Everything is disorganized," "Poor management."

Videos circulating on social media revealed the tense moments at the venue. Event attendees were leaving the lines, while others were demanding their money back.

🔴This is the situation at this hour outside Vive Claro in Bogotá, while attendees of the Kendrick Lamar concert await answers about the delays with the opening of doors and the start of the presentation📹👀Attendees at the event told this newspaper that… pic.twitter.com/5LXfDny9o1

— EL TIEMPO (@ELTIEMPO) September 28, 2025

Another video spread on X, published by José Cuesta Novoa , a Bogotá councilman, showed how a man, who would be part of the logistics, with a megaphone in hand, told the attendees that due to "technical production issues, they tell us that they are going to cancel the event. We ask that you leave the establishment."

In response, each person who wanted to enjoy the artist's show demanded their ticket money. "What's going to happen to the money?" "Give the money back."

It looks like Kendrick Lamar's concert at Vive Claro has been canceled. We said so today at the Public Hearing against noise. This venue has structural technical defects in its construction. I asked Mayor @CarlosFGalan to immediately close this venue. pic.twitter.com/ZwfRSRNWQR

— Jose Cuesta Novoa (@jcuestanovoa) September 28, 2025

The rapper visited and got to know ARTBO , the Bogotá International Art Fair, located at the Ágora Bogotá Convention Center.

Although many people didn't notice him, others realized it was him , so they quickly took photos and shared them on social media. There you can see how Lamar appreciates works of art.

On the other hand, his fans expressed their pride in seeing him at the art fair and exploring some of the Colombian capital's most iconic sites.

Kendrick Lamar is known worldwide for his lyrical power, innovative spirit, and social commitment; the artist has established himself as one of the most influential voices of his generation.

During his artistic career he has won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Music and 17 Grammy Awards.

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