Colombian singer Karol G has begun her largest headlining stadium tour, a multi-year trek spanning North America, Latin America, and Europe.
Key facts
- •The tour is scheduled to visit 63 stadiums across North America, Latin America, and Europe.
- •The production features a stage designed as a Colombian mountainside and rainforest.
- •Karol G is the first female artist to reach number one on the Billboard 200 with a primarily Spanish-language album.
- •The artist holds 11 Guinness World Records for achievements including streaming numbers and tour sales.
- •The opening show featured a guest appearance by an all-female mariachi troupe.
Karol G kicked off her Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour on Friday with the first of two sold-out shows at Chicago’s Soldier Field. The tour, which marks the artist's largest and most ambitious production to date, is scheduled to visit 63 stadiums across North America, Latin America, and Europe through mid-2027.
By the numbers
Production and Performance Details
The concert featured a nearly two-and-a-half-hour set following an opening performance by Elena Rose. Karol G performed alongside a troupe of at least 20 dancers on a stage designed to resemble a Colombian mountainside and rainforest. The show was divided into four acts, centered on themes of self-discovery and ancestral connection, and included a live band that performed various styles such as cumbias and porros.
Collaborations and Musical Highlights
The performance included a pre-recorded vignette featuring actor Edward James Olmos, who joined Karol G in discussing themes of family and community. An all-female mariachi troupe also accompanied the singer for several tracks, including 'Negrita de Mis Pesares,' 'Ese Hombre Es Malo,' 'Mamiii,' and '200 Copas.' During the final act, Karol G debuted her new single, 'Matadora,' and performed tracks including 'Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido' and 'Viajando Por El Mundo.'
Audience and Atmosphere
The event drew an intergenerational crowd from across the Latin American diaspora, with many attendees wearing outfits reflecting their national heritage. Throughout the night, Karol G interacted with fans, including gifting a couple tickets to a future show in Paris. The singer emphasized her pride in her cultural identity, telling the audience in Spanish that being Latino is 'the coolest thing in the world.'
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