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Half a million tickets and local concerns over Shakira's concerts
Shakira's 11 concerts in Madrid have reignited the debate about the impact of large-scale events on the city. With nearly half a million tickets sold, the event at Iberdrola Music is becoming one of the year's major happenings, but it also poses a challenge for mobility and community relations.
The City Council supports the event for its economic and cultural impact, highlighting its ability to position Madrid as an international benchmark for major shows. The concentration of concerts over several days reinforces that strategy.
However, concern is growing in nearby municipalities such as Getafe. Residents and political representatives warn of increased traffic, noise and pressure on services, especially in areas close to the venue.
The organisers have planned measures to minimise disruption and guarantee safety, although the volume of attendees and the length of the days — up to 12 hours — keep the debate open.
The Iberdrola Music venue, in Makondo Park, is consolidating itself as one of the main spaces for large-scale events, but also as a point where tensions between cultural activity and everyday life become evident.
In a city that backs major international events, the challenge is to balance global prominence and local well-being, in a model that continues to evolve concert by concert.