Colombian pop icon Shakira reached the halfway point of her 12-date Madrid concert residency after completing six major stadium shows featuring live duets with Alejandro Sanz and Manuel Turizo.
The concert series in the Spanish capital serves as the primary operational center to conclude the European leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, which is structured across four consecutive weekends.
The production functions as a vibrant retrospective celebrating the Colombian superstar's 30-year career on stage, featuring representative songs selected from each distinct era of her music catalog.
Shakira launched the residency's high-profile musical collaborations during the opening weekend, when Italian pop singer Laura Pausini joined her on stage on the first Sunday to perform a joint version of her classic track Antología.
Guest Performances with Alejandro Sanz
The second weekend opened on Friday night with Spanish singer-songwriter Alejandro Sanz joining Shakira on stage. The two artists performed La Tortura, their hit duet originally released 21 years ago, which marked the initial cornerstone of their ongoing musical collaboration and friendship.
Sanz made an unannounced return to the stage on Saturday night for the fifth show of the residency, surprising concertgoers with a second joint appearance. During the performance, Sanz and Shakira delivered a duet of Corazón Partío, a signature classic in the repertoire of the Madrid-born artist.
First Live Duet with Manuel Turizo
Shakira unveiled another major guest performance on Sunday evening for the sixth night of her European residency. Before a crowd of 60,000 spectators in Madrid, Colombian urban singer Manuel Turizo emerged onto the stage for a surprise appearance.
The two artists performed their collaboration Copa Vacía live together on stage for the first time. The single forms part of the tracklist on the album that gives its name to the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, which is now entering its final stages across Europe.
Celebrity Entrance Walks and Economic Impact
Beyond the stage performances, the formal pre-show entrance walks toward the stage have drawn widespread interest from news media and fans eager to see who accompanies the singer, often called the undisputed queen of Latin music.
During the initial weekend, the pre-show entourage included Spanish singers Chanel and Vicco, along with Spanish actress Paula Echevarría and her daughter Daniella Bustamante.
The celebrity presence expanded across the second weekend, starting with Italian model Alice Campello, wife of Spanish professional footballer Álvaro Morata. Campello shared video of the entrance beside Shakira, also known as La Loba, on social media and described the walk as one of the most incredible experiences of her life. Spanish urban music artist Ptazeta also participated during the weekend.
Sunday's entrance walk concluded the weekend with a group dominated by sports figures, including Olympic badminton champion Carolina Marín, world champion karateka Sandra Sánchez, and Real Madrid women's team football player Linda Caicedo. They were joined by Spanish actor Álvaro Morte and television journalist Lourdes Maldonado.
The pre-show entrance routine has drawn comparisons to the signature La Casita stage entry created by Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny. Financial projections indicate that Shakira's 12-date event is expected to surpass Bad Bunny's concerts in total economic impact generated for the city of Madrid.
Upcoming Concert Dates
Shakira previously hinted on her social media accounts that Colombian artist Maluma is scheduled to perform as a guest during one of the six remaining concert dates in Madrid.
