
Bad Bunny fans began lining up on Monday afternoon, hours after the artist announced his residency, "No me quiero ir de aquí", at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico. Image via Mivette Vega.
On Wednesday afternoon, it was announced that the residency would be extended through September.
Thousands of people all over Puerto Rico lined up to purchase concert tickets, after Bad Bunny announced on Jan. 13 that he plans to do a residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico called “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí.”
Floricua visited Río Piedras, one of the nine locations where, starting Jan. 15 at 10:00 a.m., QR codes were distributed, granting fans the opportunity to purchase tickets for the artist’s residency at the so-called “Choli.” The concert series will begin on July 11, 2025.
As part of the theme of his latest album, “Debí Tomar Más Fotos,” which pays homage to his homeland, the artist decided that the first nine concerts would be exclusively for island residents. To make tickets accessible to everyone, nine sales locations were designated in towns across the island, including San Juan, Naranjito, Arecibo, Cayey, Ceiba, Humacao, Lajas, Ponce, and Mayagüez.
In Río Piedras, approximately 1,000 people gathered, with lines stretching from the Plaza de mercado to several blocks along Paseo de Diego and surrounding streets. People waited patiently in beach chairs, chatting, eating, sleeping, and even playing dominoes.
Kinaysha Figueroa, the first in line, arrived on Monday around 3:00 p.m. The young woman from Toa Alta shared her experience:
“I’ve been here since Monday, around 3:00, almost 4:00 p.m. We initially went to the Amphitheater and arrived at 12:45 p.m. By 3:00 p.m., we learned that the locations had changed for Ponce and San Juan. My partner rushed here to confirm, and when he did, we quickly joined the line with a group that was already forming at the Amphitheater.”
The crowd was diverse, with people of all ages, many sporting Bad Bunny-inspired looks. One of the most common accessories seen was the pava, the traditional jíbaro hat that the artist has often worn while promoting the new album.
Several businesses and street vendors capitalized on the trend by selling pavas. One such business, La Bodega de Don Segundo, prominently displayed the hats at its entrance, which have been selling well in recent days.
“On his new album, Bad Bunny is representing our homeland, Puerto Rico, as a proud Puerto Rican should. He always uplifts the island. This has been a revolution. Young people are looking for their pava and machete, symbols of the hardworking Puerto Rican spirit,” said Jihad Jacoub, an employee at the store.
Yahir Rodríguez from Toa Baja praised the decision to hold ticket sales across various locations on the island. Although he was not present, he recalled the chaos that ensued in Hato Rey during ticket sales for the 2022 “Un Verano Sin Ti” tour.
After the nine concerts dedicated to Puerto Rican residents, over 12 additional shows will be opened to fans from other countries. On Wednesday afternoon, it was announced that the residency would be extended through September, as previously hinted by the Coliseo’s General Manager, Jorge Pérez. The number of concerts could exceed 30 performances, setting a new record.
The concert series is expected to bring a significant economic boost to the island, particularly within the tourism sector. Fans from around the world are expected to travel to Puerto Rico to experience the performances, leading to increased bookings at hotels, restaurants, and local businesses. The influx of visitors is projected to generate millions in revenue, further benefiting industries such as transportation, food, entertainment, and retail.
Discover Puerto Rico Vice President Tomás Ramírez said the event is expected to generate an economic impact of $100 million and create hundreds of temporary jobs.
Bad Bunny and his team made agreements with 18 hotels in different municipalities, including San Juan, Bayamón, Luquillo, Caguas, and Ponce to offer exclusive experiences to fans.
“The mere fact of hiring 30,000 nights of lodging in these 18 inns will have a significant impact on the various industries that make up our tourism offer, such as restaurants, car rentals, transporters, transportation networks such as Uber, gift shops, shopping centers and tour operators,” Ramírez explained in an interview with Radio Isla.
Although Sandra Figueroa lives in Miami, she didn’t wait for ticket sales to open for non-residents of the island. Without hesitation, the fan flew to Puerto Rico on Monday to purchase tickets for herself and her children.
“I’ve been a fan of Benito since 2016 or 2017, when, after Hurricane María, my niece moved to Florida. She brought all the music with her, and that’s what we listened to at home, which is one of the reasons I’m here,” Sandra shared. “I love the album. I love that he used our plena, our bomba, our roots in the album to promote unity among the people here in Puerto Rico.”
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