Bad Bunny’s Historic Puerto Rico Residency Is Underway—Here’s What You Need to Know
Bad Bunny’s “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” residency kicked off this July at San Juan’s iconic José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum: a milestone event featuring 30 sold‑out shows through mid-September.
Named after a lyric in his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos, the residency is deeply personal—the first concert residency in Puerto Rico and a powerful homecoming for the superstar
Key Highlights:
- July 11–13 were exclusively reserved for Puerto Rican residents. The remaining shows welcomed global fans.
- A staggering 400,000 tickets sold within hours amid unprecedented demand.
- In a surprise move, Bad Bunny popped up at El Boricua bar in Río Piedras on January 15, performing a salsa-infused set of hits to celebrate the launch of ticket sales
Why It Matters:
- This residency marks a record-breaking moment at “El Choli”, a venue Bad Bunny has famously sold out multiple times.
- The album, and the residency itself, serve as both a celebration and critique of Puerto Rican identity, culture, and socio-political issues. Songs like “Lo Que Pasó a Hawaii” address gentrification and cultural displacement amidst the island’s changing landscape
- Though no U.S. dates are planned yet, Bad Bunny has confirmed plans for a global Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour — likely arriving later in 2025 or early 2026
My Take & What’s Next:
Attending the opening show gave me chills—every chant felt communal, every beat was charged with cultural pride. Bad Bunny’s fusion of salsa, plena, and reggaetón felt like a live ode to his roots and his creative evolution. Visual storytelling, guest collaborators from Puerto Rico, and top-tier production made this not just a concert, but a historical moment.
I’ll be sharing more on:
- Behind-the-scenes insights, gear and production highlights
- Commentary on fan energy and set design
- How the residency experience differs from festival or stadium tours
Final Words:
With the residency in motion, Puerto Rico’s pride and presence are center stage. Bad Bunny has turned the spotlight inward—celebrating, challenging, and uplifting. For creatives and music lovers, it’s not just entertainment—it’s a cultural statement.
Inside Bad Bunny's Residency Plans | The Tonight Show
🎤 Key Takeaways from the Interview
- Bad Bunny elaborates on the meaning behind his residency, No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí, emphasizing his connection to Puerto Rico and rejecting comparisons to mega tours like Taylor Swift's.
- He clarifies why he's skipping U.S. dates on his world tour, calling it “unnecessary” given recent extensive U.S. touring history.
- He discusses his focus on live experience over documenting performances, preferring fans to experience the shows firsthand rather than through video or film.
