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Shakira to transform Villaverde with twelve concerts and Macondo Park
Madrid will experience an autumn shaped by Shakira’s European residency. Between 18 September and 11 October, the artist will give twelve concerts at Iberdrola Music, where Macondo Park will also open—a large themed space dedicated to Latin American culture that will accompany each day of performances.
The venue will begin to take shape during August and will remain open throughout the residency. In addition to the main stage, attendees will find a route featuring experiences related to music, gastronomy, literature, cinema, fashion, art, and the singer’s creative universe.
The concerts will take place on 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27 September, as well as 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11 October. The organisers expect around 50,000 people per concert, which could bring together nearly 600,000 visitors over the course of the residency.
The project, designed by the studio BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, features a route with vegetation, vibrant colours, and various interconnected pavilions. The inspiration comes from magical realism and the Latin American cultural identity that has accompanied Shakira’s artistic career.
The arrival of thousands of people each night will also have an impact on mobility in Villaverde and the surrounding area. Traffic restrictions, increased demand for public transport, and heightened activity in the area are expected during the afternoons and evenings of the concerts, especially at weekends.
The venue doors will open from midday to stagger the arrival of attendees, while the concerts will begin in the evening. The organisers state that the schedule and timings have been designed to make access and exit easier for the public in a staggered way.
Another new feature will be Macondito, a space designed for children. On weekdays when there are no concerts, it will be open for school visits with activities related to Latin American culture and creativity.
The residency is one of the largest musical events held in Madrid in recent years. For almost a month, Villaverde will host concerts, cultural activities, and thousands of visitors, becoming one of the main leisure hotspots in the capital at the start of autumn.