On January 14, 2026, thousands of fans and artists gathered at Bogotá's Movistar Arena to bid farewell to Yeison Jiménez, the popular Colombian singer who died in a plane crash on January 10. The free event, split into two sessions, featured performances by over 20 fellow popular music artists who sang his hits.
Bogotá's Movistar Arena became the center of an emotional posthumous tribute to Yeison Jiménez on January 14, 2026. The singer, an iconic figure in Colombian popular music, died in a small plane crash in Boyacá on January 10, leaving behind over 70 songs and eight albums.
The free event was divided into two sessions: from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a controlled evacuation between them. Attendees began arriving from 8:20 a.m., including fans from cities like Cali who camped overnight. The Metropolitan Police deployed 400 officers for security, banning alcohol and dangerous objects, and requiring minors under 16 to be accompanied by an adult.
The first session started at 1:30 p.m. with Pipe Bueno and Alzate performing songs in his honor. They were followed by Paola Jara and Jessi Uribe, after words from Jiménez's mother, Luz Mery Galeano, and his daughter Taliana. Other participants included Francy, Arelys Henao, Jhon Alex Castaño, the group Pasabordo, Ciro Quiñónez, Luis Alfonso, Jhonny Rivera, and Andy Rivera. Over 20 popular music artists took the stage to revive hits like 'El aventurero', 'Vete', and 'Ni tengo ni necesito'.
Born in Manzanares (Caldas), Jiménez began his career at 13 composing songs while working at Bogotá's Central de Abastos. His professional debut was in 2013 with the album Con el corazón – Volumen 1, featuring 'Te deseo lo mejor'. He sold out the Movistar Arena in 2024 and Estadio El Campín in 2025 with over 40,000 people. Collaborations with Jessi Uribe ('La invitada', 'El adiós'), Pipe Bueno ('Ni tú ni yo'), and Paola Jara ('Vida de Rico') boosted his fame.
The tribute was not just a farewell but a celebration of his self-made career, uniting thousands in collective mourning.
