Shakira has officially kicked off her highly anticipated Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour with a spectacular stadium show in Rio de Janeiro at Estádio Nilton Santos, drawing an ecstatic crowd to one of the most anticipated tour stops of the year. The global superstar continues to captivate audiences with her electrifying performances, including an upcoming show in São Paulo at Estádio MorumBIS.
Opening with the Bizarrap-produced “La Fuerte,” Shakira commanded the stage in a custom Versace ensemble, setting the tone for an unforgettable night. Throughout the performance, she dazzled in multiple costume changes featuring custom looks from Zuhair Murad, Guarav Gupta, and Jawara Alleyne, along with one-of-a-kind Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti® Bone cuffs, specially crafted for the first time in platinum with pavé diamonds and engraved with the tour’s name.
Delivering a career-spanning setlist, Shakira performed her most iconic hits alongside newer chart-topping tracks such as “Session 53,” “TQG,” “Monotonía,” and “Te Felicito” from her GRAMMY-winning album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.The tour embodies themes of resilience, empowerment, and transformation, reflecting Shakira’s journey of personal rebirth and strength. Fans are immersed in a visually stunning experience with massive 160-foot screens, a dynamic fusion of global dance styles, and a groundbreaking CGI-animated version of Shakira appearing during interludes.
The ;Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour marks Shakira’s first in seven years following the hugely successful El Dorado World Tour in 2018. The Latin America leg saw an overwhelming response, selling out 18 stadium shows in less than two hours and surpassing 950,000 tickets sold. The tour continues across major cities, including Lima, Bogotá, Santiago, Buenos Aires, and Mexico City, where Shakira made history as the first artist to secure seven consecutive performances at Estadio GNP Seguros. A highly anticipated homecoming awaits in Barranquilla, where she will perform at Estadio Metropolitano for the first time in 19 years.
Following the Latin America leg, Shakira will take the tour to North America, beginning May 13 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with stops in major cities like Montreal, Toronto, Miami, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas before concluding on June 30 in San Francisco at Oracle Park.
Before launching the tour, Shakira returned to the GRAMMY stage for the first time in 18 years, delivering a powerful performance of “Ojos Así” and “Sessions” at the 67th annual GRAMMY Awards. Her latest album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, earned the prestigious GRAMMY for Best Latin Pop Album, reinforcing her status as one of the most influential artists in music today. As the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour continues to unfold, fans around the world eagerly await the chance to witness Shakira’s unparalleled energy, artistry, and global impact.
By Kinya Claiborne, STYLE & SOCIETY
Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur, Getty Images
