For fans hoping to see Shakira “Whenever, wherever they can,” the Queen of Latin Music has some good news.
On Monday (October 21), InterPride and the Capital Pride Alliance announced that Shakira will be the official headliner for WorldPride 2025. Taking place in Washington, DC, the official kickoff concert for the annual festival will take over the city's Nationals Park on Saturday, May 31.
The headlining gig comes as part of Shakira's upcoming Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour. After initially intending to bring her shows to arenas around the world, the singer and Live Nation recently announced that they will upgrade the She Wolf tour to arena venues. “Demand for tickets and more shows has reached the point where our tour now requires US stadiums and more dates so I can see as many of you as possible,” Shakira wrote in a statement. “We are elevating my North American tour from arenas to stadiums and the dates will be moved to May 2025, right after my Latin American tour.”
Among the new stadium dates Shakira announced on Monday is her headlining set for WorldPride 2025. In a statement, Capital Pride Alliance Executive Director Ryan Bos shared his excitement for the upcoming show. “It's the biggest event of the year and we're thrilled to welcome Colombian pop legend Shakira to DC for a truly momentous night of love, pride and community – celebrating the final week of extraordinary festivities,” she wrote.
WorldPride 2025, held in different locations each year, will help honor the 50th anniversary of DC's first pride celebrations. The annual celebration will take place over two weeks (starting on May 23 and ending on June 8). feature multiple concerts, parades, parties and other events to celebrate the occasion.
tickets for Shakira's headlining performance at WorldPride 2025, along with the remaining dates of her Las Mujeres tour, go on sale Friday, October 25 at 12 p.m. local time her website. Friends can register for the presale until Tuesday, October 22nd at 11:59 PM ET.
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