Some 34,000 fans came to RCDE Stadium in Barcelona to see Alejandro Sanz, whose concert paired familiar hits with moments of unpredictability. The show opened quietly, with much of the audience seated. Sanz's stage presence and carefully chosen setlist eventually turned the evening into a celebration of his enduring appeal. The venue is listed as having a capacity of about 40,500, making the reported crowd roughly 84% of that figure. Stadium concert capacity can vary with stage placement and production requirements.
In the first half, the crowd was engaged but reserved, and only a few songs prompted widespread participation. “Mi soledad y yo” drew a strong response, especially from the many female fans, while earlier tracks such as “Por bandera” and “El vino de tu boca” struggled to match that energy. Sanz waved the senyera and the Venezuelan flag, giving the event an international and emotional dimension. Venezuela's situation was referenced throughout the night.
As the concert went on, flamenco and Latin rhythms shifted the mood in songs such as “Hoy no me siento bien” and “Regálame la silla donde te esperé.” The tracks got the audience on its feet and dancing, loosening the earlier restraint. “Amiga mía” brought a moment of connection as strangers in the stands joined hands, capturing the communal spirit often found at Sanz's performances.
From there, the stadium atmosphere changed. “Deja que te bese” and other upbeat numbers had the crowd singing and moving, while ballads such as “Corazón Partío” and “¿Lo ves?” showed Sanz holding the audience's attention with minimal accompaniment. His trademark humor and rapport came through in playful exchanges, including jokes about the football match between Armenia and Jordan and banter with Txell Sust, a longtime collaborator from Mataró who made a special appearance.
Sanz also recognized the Roma community's influence on his music, bringing out Juanito Carmona and drawing attention to the women in his band. Three female musicians played drums, bass and percussion. The gestures acknowledged musical heritage and his commitment to diversity.
The concert included just four songs from Sanz's latest album, instead drawing on classics from “Más,” “3,” “El alma al aire” and “No es lo mismo,” a structure that reflected his understanding of audience expectations. In the closing moments, phone lights illuminated the stadium during “¿Y si fuera ella?”, leaving an impression of unity and nostalgia.
The Barcelona performance was part of Sanz's international 2026 “¿Y ahora qué?” tour, which has taken him through Latin America, the United States and Spain. Further dates are scheduled in Mexico, Honduras, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The tour is also nominated for Best Tour or Concert at the 2026 LOS40 Music Awards Santander, alongside productions including Rosalía's “Lux Tour,” Aitana's “Cuarto Azul World Tour” and El Último de la Fila's “Gira 2026.”
Recent events in Catalonia's music scene have highlighted the challenges artists face on stage. The group Fades, for example, had to interrupt its Vilassar de Mar concert after repeated incidents, as detailed in this report on disruptions at a Barcelona-area performance. Sanz's concert took a different course, moving between quieter and livelier moments to deliver an experience for thousands.
Located in Cornellà de Llobregat, RCDE Stadium is one of Barcelona's largest venues and regularly hosts major music events. Alejandro Sanz, a leading figure in Spanish pop since the 1990s, continues to draw audiences across generations. His concerts combine musical new idea with social and cultural themes, giving each performance a distinct place in Spain's live music scene.
