Kanye West shattered a long-standing attendance file in México City with the announcement of his two-night return to Plaza de Toros “La México” in January 2026, marking his first efficiency within the metropolis since 2008 and promoting out the primary present in below 12 hours.

YE’s comeback to CDMX after practically 20 years ignited overwhelming demand, along with his January 30 present promoting out immediately and surpassing the venue’s earlier file, set by a Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal exhibition match.

Combined, the 2 unique Latin American dates are anticipated to attract greater than 74,000 folks to the historic bullring. The second evening, set for January 31, nonetheless has restricted tickets accessible.

Both performances will function custom-built staging and visuals designed particularly for the venue, promising a manufacturing scale by no means earlier than tried at Plaza México.

Ye’s final look in México City occurred on October 17, 2008, throughout his Glow within the Dark Tour at Palacio de los Deportes. His return comes on the heels of his huge July 2025 live performance at Shanghai Stadium in China, the place he carried out for 70,000 attendees.

Andrés Charvel, CEO of 515 Entertainment, emphasised the magnitude of the second.

“The response has been extraordinary. Breaking the venue’s historic record demonstrates the powerful connection audiences have with such an iconic figure, and the demand shows that fans have been waiting for this moment for a long time,” Charvel stated. “Together with the venue, our production team, and the artist’s team, we are working to execute something the world has never seen before.”

Charvel says the group’s collective expertise and Kanye West’s hands-on imaginative and prescient make the challenge practical and distinctive, whereas the aim is to show México can help world-class productions.

He emphasised that it’s the largest present ever staged at Plaza México and that the group is targeted on showcasing the nation globally and delivering a landmark expertise for 74,000 attendees.

Plaza México, which has hosted main occasions for practically 80 years, is getting ready extensively for the back-to-back reveals.

“Plaza México has been hosting world-class events for nearly 80 years, and these performances represent one of the most ambitious productions in the venue’s history. We have secured all necessary permits and licenses, and our team has worked closely with local and federal authorities to ensure a safe and exceptional experience for all attendees. The venue is fully prepared to deliver on the scale and vision required for these shows, and we look forward to welcoming 74,000 fans across both nights.”

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