Shakira Announces Two More Dates in Mexico, Extending Record to 28

Shakira announced two additional dates for her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour in Mexico, setting a record of 28 shows. The new concerts are scheduled for September 18 in Mexico City and September 24 in Veracruz. Her tour has surpassed records in sales and attendance, marking her influence in Latin music.

In a thrilling announcement, Shakira revealed on June 19 that she is adding two more dates to her much-celebrated Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour in Mexico. The new shows are set for September 18 at the Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City and September 24 at the Estadio Luis Pirata Fuente in Veracruz, marking her inaugural performance in that state. With these additions, Shakira has now set a new record with a total of 28 shows across this tour.

Promoter OCESA highlighted the significance of the additions, noting Shakira’s remarkable status as the artist with the highest number of concerts at Estadio GNP Seguros. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Shakira expressed her gratitude to her fans: “My beautiful Mexico! 12 shows at Estadio GNP! Thank you, thank you, and thank you again for continuing to break records with me. See you soon. I love you!!”,

The second leg of Shakira’s tour in Mexico will kick off on August 11 at Estadio Caliente in Tijuana. From there, she will perform in various locations including Hermosillo, Chihuahua, and Torreón, leading up to the new shows in Mexico City. Following the success of her previous seven sold-out shows at Estadio GNP Seguros, Shakira will wrap up the tour with five performances at the venue, further establishing her dominance there.

Interestingly, by matching Grupo Firme’s record of eight shows at the same venue, Shakira is poised to leave her mark on Mexican concert history. Notably, Grupo Firme is set for their eighth performance there on June 28. This competition highlights the popularity of both artists in the live music scene.

Shakira’s tour has achieved tremendous success this year, topping Billboard’s monthly Top Tours ranking for the first time. In February alone, she grossed an impressive $32.9 million with 282,000 tickets sold. March proved even more lucrative; with 11 shows reported, she generated $70.6 million, a record for the month since Billboard began tracking such data in 2019.

The impact of her tour has been remarkable, pulling in over a million fans across Latin America and cementing Shakira’s status as a premier artist in the region. Furthermore, she was recognized as the top female Latin pop artist of all time by Billboard, an honor that reflects her significant influence in the music industry.

Shakira continues to make waves with her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, recently expanding her schedule with two new dates in Mexico, leading to a record 28 shows this tour alone. Her enthusiastic fans and sold-out performances demonstrate her widespread appeal. Notably, she has also achieved historic financial milestones, topping Billboard’s rankings during this impressive run. The tour has solidified her prominence in Latin music and beyond.

Original Source: www.billboard.com