{
  "id": 1796488,
  "title": "Kinder Project Turns 1: How the Nightclub Became One of the Best in LatAm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/kinder-project-turns-1-how-the-nightclub-became-one-of-the-best-in-1796488",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T20:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/08/18/kinder-project-nightclub-became-best-latam/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bogotá's Kinder Project, a nightclub that once stood as a Catholic school, celebrates its first anniversary on October 31. The venue has transformed from a rumor into one of the best clubs in Latin America. The project originated from the ruins of the former Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira school in Chapinero, founded by the same group who created Kaputt, a club that defined Bogotá's electronic music scene. This legacy attracted a loyal audience from day one.\n\nThe Kinder Project underwent significant investment, renovating more than 4,000 square meters using over 200 tons of recycled material, with a total spending of over 6 billion pesos (US$1.9 million) on structural work and soundproofing. With twenty partners, most of whom have backgrounds in nightlife, the club welcomes up to 4,500 guests per night.\n\nUnlike a traditional club, Kinder consists of several independent rooms, each with its own personality. The Kaputt room promotes techno, house, and experimental electronic music, while the Bonfire hosts live concerts with diverse programming and has become a favorite for bands. The Pantera room offers an urban atmosphere centered on Black and Latin rhythms, and the Meridian Bar provides a more intimate, premium experience. Sector 9 and Depot complete the seven rooms, shaping the club's sensory experience.\n\nKinder's founder, architect Felipe Rodriguez, explains that the idea responds to the need for a place in Bogotá where residents can release their emotions and experience the night with intensity. The club's first year was marked by hosting two significant music industry gatherings. In April, the Kaputt Festival Futuro took place, featuring over 70 acts across live sets, DJ sets, and interactive experiences. Later, Kinder closed out the live programming for BIME Bogota's fifth anniversary, showcasing more than 50 artists, including Barranquilla-born Till High, a rising Afrobeat artist. The Bonfire has become a regular stop for artists and collectives seeking a concert format different from the city's traditional venues.",
  "summary": "The Kinder Project turns 1-year-old on Oct. 31. In that time, the venue went from rumor, a Catholic school turned nightclub, to one of the best clubs in Latin America. The project rose from the ruins of the old Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira school in Chapinero. Behind it is the same group of partners who […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Kinder Project celebrates 1-year anniversary on October 31",
    "Renovated 4,000+ sqm using 200+ tons of recycled material",
    "Features seven distinct rooms, each with unique atmosphere"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}