Dec. 26 (UPI) — Shakira confirmed she will add two additional concerts in El Salvador, bringing the total number of performances scheduled for February to five. Tickets for the initial three dates sold out in less than 24 hours.
The announcement followed a public exchange on social media platform X with President Nayib Bukele, who highlighted the strong ticket sales and said producers were working to extend the residency.
Hours later, the singer responded by thanking Central American fans and officially confirming the expanded schedule.
The first three concerts are scheduled for Feb. 12, 14 and 15 at the Jorge “Mágico” González National Stadium in San Salvador. The artist’s production company confirmed the additional dates in an Instagram post.
“What fans were waiting for. Two new dates added. The Central American residency of the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour: Feb. 7 and 8,” the post said.
Bukele said the rapid sellout reflects the country’s positioning as a venue for major regional events. “Shakira sold out all tickets for her three dates in less than 24 hours,” the president wrote, also referring to the logistical efforts required to extend the residency.
The expansion cements El Salvador as the sole host of the so-called Central American residency of the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, a format the singer has previously used in Mexico, where she performed 19 concerts in Mexico City and other cities amid strong demand.
The tour accompanies the release of Shakira’s 12th studio album and ranks among the most successful in the global music industry. According to Billboard, the tour has generated more than $327 million in revenue and sold over 2.5 million tickets worldwide, with more than 80 shows confirmed through 2026.
Salvadoran authorities estimate the concerts will generate an economic impact of about $25 million, boosting sectors such as hotels, transportation, retail and services.
The Ministry of Tourism expects hotel occupancy to approach 100% on concert nights, driven by visitors from Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica and Nicaragua.