The Colombian singer will offer twelve concerts in a temporary stadium in Madrid between September and October, following her participation in the Halftime Show of the 2026 World Cup.
Shakira has confirmed the details of her highly anticipated musical residency in Madrid, which will take place between September and October this year. The artist, who is finalising her participation in the Halftime Show of the World Cup final on July 19 in New Jersey, has assured that the Spanish capital will experience an unprecedented show. “I’m going to throw the house out of the window,” she declared in an interview with La Revuelta from Boston.
Twelve nights in a temporary stadium
The residency will consist of twelve concerts in a venue specifically designed for the occasion. Although the exact location has not been revealed, sources close to the event suggest it could be set up at the Recinto Ferial de la Casa de Campo or a similar large-capacity space. “I’m making changes to the show to make it even more spectacular and with guest artists,” the singer hinted, who has not performed in Madrid for several years.
“It’s been so long since I’ve been there and I think it’s going to be incredible,” Shakira added, joking that the stadium “could collapse” if her hit Te dejo Madrid plays. Tickets, which have no sale date yet, are expected to generate high demand, so it is recommended to keep an eye on official channels.
A World Cup summer before the big leap
Before landing in Madrid, Shakira will experience an intense summer. On July 19, she will be part of the Halftime Show of the football World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, alongside Madonna, BTS, and Justin Bieber. The song she will perform, Dai Dai (featuring Burna Boy), is one of the tournament's anthems. “It was inevitable to seek the mix of sounds and influences. There’s some afrobeat, some Caribbean, and in Spanish,” she explained about the track.
After the World Cup, the artist will take a break to accompany her children, Milan and Sasha, at the start of the school year, before focusing on rehearsals for the Madrid residency. Residents in the area where the stadium is located will need to prepare for weeks of setup and takedown, although the Madrid City Council assures that disruptions will be minimised.
A message of empowerment that transcends music
In the same interview, Shakira also reflected on sisterhood and education, two pillars of her public discourse. “Women have been pigeonholed, they’ve wanted to place us in a showcase, to appear pretty, beautiful, perfect… Keeping the flame of love alive, bringing money home, taking care of the children… but of course, we mustn’t let a hair move,” she denounced.
The singer advocated for an educational system that allows children to fail: “You don’t learn only from success; you learn more from failure. We are in a damaged, broken system, where schools only reward the highest grades, but children are not allowed to fail.” A message that, she asserts, also applies to women, who are expected to be perfect in all areas.
For the people of Madrid, Shakira’s residency represents a unique opportunity to see one of the most important Latin artists in the world in an intimate yet massive format. The twelve dates will allow thousands of people to enjoy the show, although prices have not yet been announced. Ticket sales are expected to be activated in the coming weeks, possibly through platforms like Ticketmaster.
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