Regresa Expobar, la feria especializada en el sector de bares y discotecas: fechas y sedes de la edición 2025 Expobar 2025, organized by Asobares, will take place in Bogotá and Santa Marta from December 2-4, aiming to professionalize Colombia’s nightlife entertainment sector. The event comes as the industry shows signs of recovery, with Asobares presenting new training, employment opportunities, and sustainability strategies. Despite challenges like labor reforms, the sector is projected for significant growth, driven by increasing professionalism and a focus on business management.

• Expobar 2025 ‘Fusión’ will be held in Bogotá (Dec 2-3) and Santa Marta (Dec 4).
• The event aims to professionalize the nightlife entertainment sector in Colombia.
• Asobares is organizing the fair, highlighting the sector’s recovery and formalization efforts.
• New training routes, employment opportunities, and sustainability strategies will be presented.
• The sector saw 1.9% real growth in revenue in the first half of 2025, totaling $20.9 trillion.
• Employment in bars and nightclubs increased by 13.6%, with revenue up 64.3%.
• Labor reform introduced challenges, including increased night and Sunday surcharges.
• The nightlife sector is a key driver of youth employment, especially in Bogotá and Santa Marta.
• Asobares projects 4-6% revenue growth for the second half of 2025.
• Expobar 2025 features thematic spaces like ExpoDJ, Círculo Gastro, and Mix&Shake, plus a CEO summit.
• The fair will include expert conferences, talent labs, and sensory experiences.