Shakira Breaks Record at Mexicos Zócalo with 400,000 Attendees: A Love Story That Cant Be Compared to Anything

Shakira wrapped up the extensive Mexican leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour on Sunday (March 1) with a new record, gathering 400,000 people for a free concert at the Zócalo in Mexico City. It was the largest audience ever assembled in the country’s main public square, according to figures from the city’s government, and marked the Colombian superstar’s return there for the first time since her debut in 2007.

“Today, I feel a mix of excitement, nostalgia, and gratitude. Today is our last day here in Mexico, my home,” an emotional Shakira told the crowd. “This is a love and friendship story I have with Mexico that can’t be compared to anything. Thank you for all the excitement, all the joy you’ve made me feel. 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.”

The previous record was held by Argentine band Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, who gathered 300,000 people on June 3, 2023, followed by Grupo Firme, who drew 280,000 a year earlier.

The show at the Plaza de la Constitución (the official name of the Zócalo), organized jointly by Mexico City’s government and Grupo Modelo, was celebrated by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who acknowledged the historic event with a brief message on social media: “Shakira – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran – Zócalo,” accompanied by clapping emojis.

The feat capped off a year since the highest-grossing Hispanic tour of all time landed in the Latin American country, where Shakira performed a total of 31 shows — 13 of them at the iconic Estadio GNP Seguros (formerly Foro Sol) — selling 800,000 tickets for those shows, “an unprecedented achievement,” according to promoter Ocesa.

For Sunday’s concert, Beéle returned as a special guest for the Barranquilla-born singer, performing their new song “Algo Tú” live for the first time; the song is set for release on Wednesday (March 4). The Colombian artist had joined her on Friday at the Estadio GNP Seguros for their version of “Hips Don’t Lie,” which they recorded together with Ed Sheeran. Additionally, Shakira performed her hit “¿Dónde Estás Corazón?” for the second time this week — a song she hadn’t sung live since 2019.

Starting early Saturday morning (Feb. 28), the first fans began arriving for the show, camping around the Zócalo to secure the best spot to see the self-proclaimed “She-Wolf,” who first performed there on May 27, 2007. At that show she drew 210,000 people (according to official figures), surpassing the previous record of 170,000 held by Mexican rock band Café Tacvba in 2005.

Crowds spread out on Sunday to surrounding streets in Mexico City’s historic downtown, where screens were set up in Monument to the Revolution and the Alameda Central park, allowing families with young children to enjoy the show more comfortably.

The Zócalo is considered an emblematic and highly significant location, a plaza filled with symbolism where politics, social movements, culture and religion converge. It is the second-largest public square in the world, behind only Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China.

Shakira’s time in Mexico reaffirmed her privileged status as a global superstar and an icon for multiple generations, achieving a cultural, social and economic impact on the Mexican capital. Just on Sunday, her concert generated an estimated 403.6 million pesos (around $22.4 million USD), according to Mexico City’s Chamber of Commerce, Services, and Tourism (CANACO CDMX).

The historic moment in the Colombian star’s career also coincides with a new international recognition: her nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 last week. This nomination crowns a series of major milestones she has achieved over the past year, including setting a Guinness World Record for the highest-grossing tour by a Hispanic artist, earning an astonishing $421.6 million and selling 3.3 million tickets across 86 shows, according to Billboard Boxscore.

After her show at Mexico’s Zócalo, Shakira is set to perform on another of the world’s most iconic and massive stages on May 2: Brazil’s Copacabana Beach, where organizers expect at least one million people, as occurred with Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga in 2025.