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Juan Gabriel Tribute Draws Over 170,000 to Mexico City Zócalo for Remastered Bellas Artes Concert

The free screening by Netflix with the city showcased newly restored footage tied to a new four-part documentary.

Overview

  • Organizers from Mexico City’s Culture Ministry and Netflix reported attendance exceeding 170,000 at the free event.
  • The projection featured the 1990 Palacio de Bellas Artes performance, remastered with previously unseen material from Juan Gabriel’s personal archive.
  • The program began at 8 p.m. local time, ran about 90 minutes, and was followed by a live set from Mariachi Estrella de América and a fireworks finale.
  • Members of the singer’s family attended as guests, as the homage drew multigenerational fans who sang along throughout the plaza.
  • City exhibitions of archival photos remain open at the Ángel and Diana through Nov. 13 and at the Metro Bellas Artes station through Nov. 21; some outlets called the turnout a Netflix in-person attendance record, a claim not independently confirmed.