Shakira Breaks Attendance Record at Mexico City’s Zócalo with 400,000 Fans

Shakira concluded the Mexican leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour with a history-making free concert at the Zócalo in Mexico City on March 1, 2026, drawing a crowd of 400,000 people. This marks the largest audience ever assembled in the country’s main public square, according to city government figures [Billboard].

A Historic Performance

The concert represented Shakira’s first return to Mexico City since her debut performance in 2007. During the show, Shakira expressed her gratitude and connection to her Mexican fanbase, stating, “There’s definitely no better reunion than that of a little she-wolf with her Mexican pack here today at the Zócalo. Forever, we are one.” [Billboard]

The event, organized jointly by Mexico City’s government and Grupo Modelo, was acknowledged by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on social media [Billboard].

Surpassing Previous Records

Shakira’s attendance surpassed the previous record of 300,000 set by Argentine band Los Fabulosos Cadillacs on June 3, 2023, and Grupo Firme’s 280,000 attendees in 2022 [Billboard].

A Successful Tour

The Zócalo concert was part of Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour, which has been lauded as “the most successful Latin tour in history.” The tour has included 86 performances, selling 3.3 million tickets and generating $421.6 million in box office revenue [Billboard]. All 13 performances in Mexico were sold out, totaling 800,000 tickets sold [Billboard].

Shakira concluded the show by waving a Mexican flag and expressing her gratitude to her fans: “Thank you, Mexico. Thank you for being my family. See you soon.” [Billboard]