In a seismic shift that has rocked the music world, Shakira has officially surpassed Adele, boasting a stunning performance record that has redefined the industry’s boundaries. The Colombian superstar’s latest hit has not only eclipsed the British singer’s established standards, but has also left pop juggernaut Taylor Swift in its wake. In April 2025, Shakira’s unstoppable momentum has cemented her as a global force, rewriting the rules of live performance and proving that her reign is far from over.
The record in question comes from Shakira’s “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” world tour, which defied all expectations with an unprecedented feat: she became the first artist to sell out 22 concerts in Mexico alone, a feat confirmed by tour promoter OCESA in late March 2025. This record surpasses Adele’s iconic residency records, including her 100-concert run at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, which drew massive crowds and critical acclaim between 2022 and 2024. Shakira’s seven-concert residency at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City, followed by additional dates across the country, defied even the most optimistic projections, reaching a total audience of over 1.2 million fans in Mexico alone. This surpasses Adele’s Las Vegas attendance total and sets a new standard for live performance dominance.
Taylor Swift, whose “Eras Tour” redefined stadium performances with four sold-out nights at the same venue in Mexico City in 2023, now finds herself eclipsed. While Swift’s tour was a cultural phenomenon, generating more than $160 million in economic impact in Mexico City, Shakira’s long-running tour has pushed the envelope even further, with estimates suggesting her 22-show run could generate more than $400 million in economic benefits for the region. The sheer scale of Shakira’s success—selling out stadiums night after night—has left Swift’s once-thought-untouchable record in the rearview mirror. Fans and analysts are calling it a “performance miracle,” a testament to Shakira’s enduring appeal and relentless ambition.
What makes this triumph even more remarkable is the context. At 48, Shakira is defying age stereotypes in an industry often obsessed with youth, surpassing younger stars like Swift (35) and challenging the legacy of Adele (36), whose vocal prowess and emotional depth have long set her apart. Shakira’s tour, launching after a six-year hiatus, blends cutting-edge production with her signature Latin style, drawing huge crowds eager to witness her evolution. Her March 31, 2025 announcement of two additional dates in Mexico, bringing her total to 22, cemented her record-breaking status, earning her a commemorative plaque from OCESA as the first artist to reach such a milestone in Mexican history.
The music world is buzzing with reactions. Adele, known for her record-breaking residencies, has yet to comment, while Swift’s “Swifties” have taken to social media, some grudgingly acknowledging Shakira’s dominance. For Shakira, this isn’t just a victory lap, it’s a statement. “I dreamed big, but this is beyond anything I could have dreamed,” she said on Instagram. As her tour continues to break barriers, one thing is clear: Shakira has not only dethroned Adele, she’s redefined what it means to own the stage, leaving even Taylor Swift speechless.
