Shakira is bringing her record-breaking Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour to a close with a free concert in Mexico City’s Zócalo on . The performance, announced on , marks a return to the iconic plaza nearly two decades after her last appearance there, in 2007.
The Zócalo concert serves as the final stop on the Mexican leg of the tour, following twelve previously successful shows at the Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City, with a thirteenth date scheduled for . The event is free to the public and is being sponsored by Grupo Modelo.
“¡México lindo! Remember 2007 when I sang for you at the Zócalo? Today, I want to tell you that this experience will happen again this Sunday, March 1, at 8:00 PM,” Shakira shared in a video message posted to her social media channels. “You have given me so, so much, and I hope I can give back a little bit of that love you’ve given me.”
Clara Brugada, the head of government of Mexico City, echoed the sentiment, appearing alongside Daniel Concenzo, president of Grupo Modelo, in a video announcement of her own. “Shakira is an extraordinary Latin artist who has triumphed worldwide, and here in Mexico, we love her very much,” Brugada stated. She also announced that portions of the show will be broadcast live on her official channels for those unable to attend in person.
The scale of the event is significant. Shakira’s 2007 performance at the Zócalo drew a crowd exceeding 200,000 people, and organizers anticipate a similarly large turnout this time around. To accommodate the expected audience, giant screens will be installed at other locations throughout Mexico City, including the Alameda Central and the Monument to the Revolution.
While a definitive setlist for the Zócalo concert hasn’t been released, recent performances at the Estadio GNP Seguros offer a strong indication of what fans can expect. The shows have featured a mix of new material from Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran and classic hits spanning her decades-long career. Songs performed during the tour include “La Fuerte,” “Girl Like Me,” “Las de la Intuición,” “Estoy Aquí,” “Empire/Inevitable,” “Te Felicito/TQG,” “Don’t Bother,” “Acróstico,” “Copa Vacía,” “La Bicicleta,” “La Tortura,” “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Chantaje,” “Monotonía,” “Soltera,” “Si te vas,” “Última,” “Ojos Así,” “Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos,” “Antología,” “Día de enero,” “Sombras,” “Ciega, sordomuda/ El Jefe,” “Whenever, Wherever,” “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” “She Wolf,” and “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53.”
Shakira’s success in Mexico is part of a larger narrative of global dominance. She recently set a Guinness World Record as the Hispanic artist with the highest-grossing tour of all time, a testament to her enduring appeal and ability to connect with audiences worldwide. Her career, which began with albums like Pies Descalzos and ¿Dónde Están los Ladrones?, has consistently broken boundaries, blending genres and cultures to create a unique and instantly recognizable sound.
The transition to English-language music with Laundry Service broadened her reach, and hits like “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Whenever, Wherever” cemented her status as a global superstar. Subsequent albums, including Fijación Oral, Vol. 1, Oral Fixation, Vol. 2, and El Dorado, continued to garner critical acclaim and commercial success. Her performance of “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” at the 2010 FIFA World Cup final remains one of the most iconic moments in both sports and music history.
Throughout her career, Shakira has demonstrated a willingness to collaborate with artists from diverse backgrounds, further expanding her musical palette. Her ability to evolve while remaining true to her artistic vision has been key to her longevity and continued relevance. The Zócalo concert represents not just the culmination of the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, but also a celebration of her enduring connection with her fans in Mexico and her status as a leading figure in Latin music.
