Colombian artist Shakira will perform six concerts as part of her European residency in Madrid, adding three new dates at the Iberdrola Music venue, located in the Villaverde district, on September 18, 19 and 20. Within the complex, organizers have established what they are calling the "Shakira Stadium," which will accommodate 50,000 people per day.

These three new concerts are in addition to those previously announced last Friday — September 25, 26 and 27 of the same month. According to Live Nation president Pino Sagliocco and Agustín Pérez Torres, one of the venue's architects, the "Shakira Stadium" will cover four hectares and has been specifically designed for the occasion by BIG–Bjarke Ingels Group.

At each concert, the artist will headline a twelve-hour experience titled "Es Latina," running from noon until midnight.

Regarding statements made by the Madrid Government Delegate, Francisco Martín — who called for the concerts to be relocated to another venue on the grounds that the Villaverde site "still does not meet the necessary conditions" — the Live Nation president reiterated that the space has already hosted major events such as the Mad Cool festival and will be "well equipped" for the occasion, adding that he would not "engage with what one person or another says."

As for the possibility of expanding Shakira's residency to ten concerts, a prospect floated by Madrid Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida, Sagliocco affirmed that Shakira will not leave her fans without the opportunity to experience the residency. "It is a matter of whether she is willing to deliver ten unique experiences," he noted.

"Many Countries Would Pay Not Fines, But Millions" for the Residency

The venue set to host Shakira's concerts has previously welcomed events including the Mad Cool festival. Last September, Madrid's Investigating Court No. 34 opened criminal proceedings against the sole administrator of Mad Cool and the company itself for an alleged environmental offense related to noise levels generated during the 2023 edition.

On the subject of potential fines, the Live Nation president stated that everything is "fully aligned" on safety matters, and that "many countries would pay, not fines, but millions" to host such a residency.

"Many countries around the world would pay — not fines — but millions and millions to host an event like this. An event like Shakira, I would say, is ten times more important than Formula 1. But let us not go there. We all need to learn to be a little more grateful, as I am in this case, that she chose Spain and allowed me to be part of this dream," he added.

Iberdrola Music to Be Renamed "Macondo Park"

For this European residency, the Iberdrola Music venue will be rebranded as Macondo Park — a reference to Gabriel García Márquez's novel One Hundred Years of Solitude — spanning 40 hectares that will serve as the backdrop for performances before, during and after the concerts.

Beyond the six main shows, the space will also feature exhibitions, gastronomy, literature and cultural experiences curated by Shakira herself.

The venue's architect confirmed that Shakira has been involved in the design of Macondo Park, a non-permanent structure that will be assembled and dismantled "within weeks." The floor area is expected to hold up to 20,000 people, while the stands will accommodate an additional 30,000.

Regarding project costs, Sagliocco stated that they are "not being scrutinized" and described the event as "a grand celebration of life."

Additionally, within Macondo Park, a dedicated space called "Macondito" will be created for younger audiences, curated by Shakira's own sons, Milan and Sasha.

Prior to the Madrid residency, the artist will bring Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour to countries including Brazil, where she will headline the Todo Mundo No Rio concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on May 2.