Bad Bunny Electrifies Madrid with Sold-Out Residency Opener at Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Bad Bunny launched his highly anticipated 10-show residency in Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, delivering a memorable performance packed with hits and special guests.
Bad Bunny ignited his 10-date Madrid residency at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Saturday (May 30), captivating a sold-out crowd with a journey through Debí Tirar Más Fotos and his chart-topping hits. The Puerto Rican superstar delivered over two-and-a-half hours of music, oscillating between celebratory anthems, cultural pride, and heartfelt gratitude.
"It feels good to be here in Madrid," he shared early in the show. "Tonight, we’re going to sing a lot of songs we haven’t sung before. I hope you’re ready." This set the stage for an evening where Bad Bunny reflected on his career milestones, transforming the venue into a massive sing-along.
The setlist included fan favorites like “La Mudanza,” “Callaíta,” “Turista,” “Tití Me Preguntó,” “Me Porto Bonito,” “Yonaguni,” and “Dákiti,” maintaining the audience's high energy throughout the night.
During the show, Bad Bunny reminisced about his last Madrid performance nearly a decade ago, which took place on July 14, 2018, at the WiZink Center. He expressed gratitude to fans who have supported him since his early days.
"Coming back to Madrid and performing like this fills my heart," he said, dedicating words to those who believed in him "from day one." He added, "I will always remember this night as the night I came back to Madrid. Thank you for waiting for me for so long."
A highlight of the night was the “La Casita” segment, featuring a stage designed like a Puerto Rican house. Bad Bunny connected with fans in the front rows, listening to their stories and taking photos. Five lucky fans joined him after reciting “Acho, PR es otra cosa” (“Puerto Rico is something else”). Celebrities like actresses Esther Expósito and María León, and Italian entrepreneur Chiara Ferragni, also visited La Casita.
The crowd erupted when Myke Towers appeared onstage during “Adivino,” the show’s traditional "exclusive song." Towers continued with a medley of his hits, including “Diosa,” “Si Se Da,” “Lala,” and “La Falda.”
Puerto Rican culture was a central theme, highlighted by the presence of Los Pleneros de la Cresta and numerous references to his homeland. The audience displayed pavas (traditional Puerto Rican hats), scarves, cayenne flowers, and flags from various Latin American countries. "Just for today, we are all Puerto Ricans," Benito declared, sparking cheers.
"I’m ready to spend the next three weeks here," he added, emphasizing his commitment to the Madrid residency. The residency marks the first leg of the Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour, which kicked off in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on November 21-22. According to Billboard Boxscore data, the tour has already surpassed $200 million in revenue.
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