American rapper Kanye West will perform on July 30 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid with his 'YE LIVE' tour. The concert will start at 21:00 and doors will open at 19:00.
On July 30, the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium in Madrid will become the epicentre of global rap with the arrival of Kanye West and his highly anticipated 'YE LIVE'. The American artist will present songs from his upcoming album, Bully, and revisit hits such as Runaway, Power, Heartless, and Stronger.
Timings and access to the concert
The organisation has confirmed that doors will open at 19:00, two hours before the show starts at 21:00. It is recommended to arrive early to avoid queues. The estimated duration of the concert is about two and a half hours, so it could end between 23:00 and 23:30.
The venue, with a capacity of over 70,000 spectators, expects to fill all its stands. Attendees should check the stadium signage to locate their access door, indicated at the entrance. The Metropolitano website offers a detailed map with all the numbered doors.
How to get to the stadium
The Riyadh Air Metropolitano is well connected by public transport. The most direct option is the metro: the Estadio Metropolitano and Las Musas stations (line 7) are the closest. Line 5 (Canillejas and Torre Arias) or line 2 (Las Rosas) can also be used.
By urban bus, daytime lines 4, 28, 38, 48, 140, 153, 159, 165, 167, and E2 stop nearby. For those returning at night, the night lines N5 and N6 cover the route. Intercity buses 286, 288, and 289 also pass close by, and at the Canillejas Intermodal Area, lines 211, 212, 213, 256, 827, 828, and the night line N204 stop.
For those opting for the car, the stadium has monitored parking, although it is recommended to reserve in advance. The parking fee is around 15 euros per vehicle. However, those coming from outside Madrid – which will be many – would do well to leave the car at an interchange and take the metro: traffic on the M-40 at that time is usually hellish, especially with 70,000 people looking for a spot.
The 'YE LIVE' setlist
Kanye West has prepared a repertoire of over 40 songs that includes both new tracks and classics. Among the cuts from Bully are KING, ALL THE LOVE, HIGHS AND LOWS, and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. The usual anthems are guaranteed: Niggas in Paris, Gold Digger, Stronger, Heartless, Runaway, and All of the Lights, among others.
The concert will also include Jesus Walks, Through the Wire, and Hey Mama, a moment that promises to be especially emotional. Long-time fans may miss some tracks from the early albums, but the bar for hits is so high that few will leave disappointed. The organisation warns that the setlist may be subject to changes, so it’s advisable to keep an eye on the official channels.
For those who are late, there are still tickets available on authorised resale platforms, although prices have skyrocketed: the cheapest tickets exceed 100 euros. If you don’t have a plan yet, you might have to dig deep or wait for the next tour. Because, let’s be honest, seeing Kanye live is one of those experiences that you either pay for or tell yourself about.
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