Shakira just made history in Mexico City. On March 1, 2026, she closed her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour with a free concert at the Zócalo. Around 400,000 people showed up. That’s the biggest crowd ever at this famous square.
The Government of Mexico City shared the number. It beats the old record of 300,000 set by Los Fabulosos Cadillacs in 2023. Before that, Grupo Firme drew 280,000 in 2022. Shakira’s own show back in 2007 pulled in 200,000. This time she doubled it and more.
The crowd filled the Plaza de la Constitución and spilled into nearby streets. People stood from the Alameda Central to the Monumento a la Revolución. Streets like Madero, 5 de Mayo, and 20 de Noviembre were packed too. Fans danced and sang along all afternoon and into the night.
Shakira took fans on a trip through her career. She opened with old favorites like Antología, Dónde Estás Corazón, and Pies Descalzos. Then she hit newer songs such as Te Felicito, Chantaje, Monotonía, and Acróstico. The big finish was Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, the song that named her tour. The whole place exploded when she sang it.
She looked so happy up there. She told the crowd, “Los quiero mucho, mucho.” In other words, she loves them a lot. Fans shouted back things like “Shakira, hermana, ya eres mexicana!” meaning she’s like family now. She replied that the love between her and Mexico is special—no one can compare it.
Clara Brugada, the head of government in Mexico City, watched from Palacio Nacional. She posted online: “400 mil personas disfrutamos del gran espectáculo de Shakira, desde la Plaza de la Constitución hasta el Monumento a la Revolución.” Everyone enjoyed it safely and with fun.
The event was free, thanks to the city government, Grupo Modelo through Corona (which turned 100 years old), and OCESA who produced it. Metro trains changed times to help people get there and home. Authorities said things stayed calm and secure even with so many fans.
This came after Shakira played 13 sold-out shows at Estadio GNP Seguros in the city. She sold over 800,000 tickets across Mexico on this tour leg. Fans call it one of her strongest runs ever.
The Zócalo show felt like a big thank you to Mexico. Shakira has loved this country for 30 years. Her music connects deep here. People danced, cried happy tears, and made memories they’ll talk about forever.
Videos and photos are everywhere online now. Fans share clips of the huge sea of people singing her songs. It’s the kind of night that reminds you why live music matters.
Shakira heads next to Brazil for a big show on Copacabana Beach. They expect over a million people there too. But this Mexico City moment stands out. 400,000 fans in one spot? That’s pure magic.