Bar
El Goce Pagano
A decades-old salsa bar in central Bogotá, singled out by the city's tourism board for its rare, collectable salsa records.
Theatron
A vast Chapinero nightclub of about 8,000 square metres with 17 themed rooms, the anchor of Bogotá's LGBTQ+ nightlife and open from Thursday to Saturday.
At a glance
- Type
- LGBTQ+ mega-club
- Area
- Chapinero, Bogotá, Colombia
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
Good to know
- 17 themed rooms
- Electronic music
- Pop
- Late opening
Why we recommend it
Theatron, listed by the city's tourism board as Theatrón de Película, is one of the largest nightclubs in Latin America and the anchor of the LGBTQ+ nightlife district around La Playa in Chapinero. The club occupies a site of nearly 8,000 square metres and is split into 17 themed rooms, with a capacity of up to around 8,000 people, so on a busy night you can move between quite different crowds and soundtracks without leaving the building.
The rooms range across electronic music, pop and other styles, and the club is known for large themed events through the year: a Halloween party with cash prizes, big electronic music nights and a White Christmas party a few days before Christmas Eve. Everyone is welcome. It is one of the stops on the official Diverse District route, which highlights LGBTI-owned and LGBTI-friendly venues in this part of Chapinero.
According to the official tourism board, Theatron opens from Thursday to Saturday, and on Sundays of public holiday weekends, from 21:00 until 3:00. Nights usually build slowly, so arriving around opening time means shorter queues, while the busiest rooms fill after midnight. Bring photo ID and keep valuables to a minimum.
Theatron suits groups of friends, LGBTQ+ travellers and anyone who wants a big night out with a choice of music under one roof. Couples or smaller groups who prefer conversation will be happier at a cocktail bar such as La Sala de Laura, and salsa fans should head to El Goce Pagano or Quiebra Canto instead. Agree a meeting point with friends, as the size of the club makes it easy to get separated.
The club is on Calle 58 near Carrera 10 in Chapinero, in the area known as La Playa. Other venues on the Diverse District route, including bars and a bakery, are within walking distance, and the route can be walked in one to two hours without going inside. Brokeback Mountain, an LGBTI club over four floors on Calle 59, with karaoke on Wednesdays and Thursdays, is close by if you want a smaller venue. At closing time, use a registered taxi or a ride-hailing app rather than hailing a car on the street.
Theatron FAQs
When is Theatron open?
The official tourism board lists Thursday to Saturday, plus Sundays on holiday weekends, from 21:00 to 3:00.
How big is Theatron?
Nearly 8,000 square metres, with 17 themed rooms and capacity for up to around 8,000 people.
Is it an LGBTQ+ venue?
Yes. It is the anchor of the LGBTQ+ nightlife district around La Playa in Chapinero, and everyone is welcome.
What kind of music is played?
Different rooms play different styles, including electronic music and pop.
Which special events does it hold?
Its best-known events include a Halloween party with cash prizes and a White Christmas party before Christmas Eve.
Do I need ID?
Bring photo ID with you.
Where is it?
At Calle 58 No. 10-32 in Chapinero.
How should I get home?
Use a registered taxi or a ride-hailing app at closing time.