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Shakira still has tickets available for her Madrid concerts
It is still possible to get a ticket to see Shakira in Madrid. Although the impression spread for weeks that her concerts were virtually sold out, official sales still have seats available for all dates, both on the floor and in the stands.
The confusion has to do with the way sales have been organised. The process began with few announced dates, limited pre-sales and a great deal of pressure among fans. That first moment created the idea that anyone who did not buy quickly would miss out.
New dates then arrived. The promoter expanded the schedule until it reached twelve concerts in Madrid, and each announcement opened new ticket allocations. For many followers, that completely changed the experience: some bought in a rush for less desirable days and now see that better options are still available.
The staggered pre-sale system has also fuelled the sense of scarcity. Registered users, bank customers, fan clubs and different groups access separate allocations, which do not always reflect the venue’s real availability. What appears sold out one day may offer tickets again days later.
This is not a phenomenon exclusive to Shakira. On major international tours, tickets are released in phases, capacities are adjusted and sections are reorganised according to demand. That makes it possible to maintain anticipation, but it also causes frustration among those who interpret each pre-sale as their last opportunity.
For Madrid audiences, the practical reading is simple: there is still room to buy. Anyone wishing to attend one of the concerts can check dates, sections and prices without relying solely on the resale market or the pressure of the first announcement.
The twelve concerts will be held at Iberdrola Music, a venue designed for major events and with capacity for tens of thousands of attendees each night. Its format makes it possible to adapt the layout and open new seats as planning progresses.
Shakira’s tour confirms the weight that major concerts have gained in the city’s cultural calendar. But it also leaves a lesson for buyers: at events of this size, ‘sold out’ does not always mean that nothing remains; sales may continue to move for weeks.