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Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico Residency Nears Finale With Roughly $200 Million Boost

He staged the run at home to center residents, citing potential ICE risks for fans.

The San Juan coastline on September 12, 2025.
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performs onstage during the first show of his 30-date concert residency on July 11, 2025. The first nine performances were reserved for locals.
Bad Bunny performs onstage at the Coliseo in July 2025.
Bad Bunny's residency has injected hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy, according to Invest Puerto Rico.

Overview

  • The 30-date “I Don’t Want to Leave Here” residency at San Juan’s Coliseo de Puerto Rico ends September 14 after a sold-out summer run.
  • Local economists estimate the concerts have funneled about $200 million into Puerto Rico’s economy, with effects reaching far beyond San Juan.
  • Tourism indicators surged as an estimated 600,000 visitors arrived over two months and short‑term rental bookings in San Juan rose 130% to 175% versus last year.
  • Access was a priority with the first nine shows reserved for island residents and tickets priced between $35 and $250, while in‑arena food and drinks were kept relatively affordable.
  • Bad Bunny reaffirmed that concerns about possible ICE presence led him to exclude the U.S. mainland, and a new leg begins in November outside the United States.