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Bad Bunny Debuts Anti-Colonial Island-Home Stage at Sold-Out Puerto Rico Residency

The opening performance fused Puerto Rican musical heritage with political commentary to build excitement for his global tour

El cantante puertorriqueño Bad Bunny se presenta durante el primero de sus 30 conciertos este viernes en el Coliseo de Puerto Rico en San Juan
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El cantante en la Met Gala el pasado mayo

Overview

  • The residency opened on July 11 at Coliseo de Puerto Rico, kicking off 30 sold-out weekend shows scheduled through September 14.
  • The stage was designed as a traditional Puerto Rican house complete with tropical foliage and replica rooftops.
  • Before performing, Bad Bunny displayed protest signs denouncing Puerto Rico’s unincorporated status and affirming its cultural identity.
  • The show featured a theatrical tribute by percussionist Julito Gastón to bomba drums followed by a cuatro performance highlighting Afro-Puerto Rican traditions.
  • By staging 30 consecutive weekend shows, Bad Bunny surpasses the Coliseo record held by Wisin y Yandel and sets the stage for his world tour launching November 21 in the Dominican Republic.