Rain is forecast in Madrid this weekend, but Shakira’s eighth concert remains scheduled for Saturday. Organisers say the show will go ahead unless the weather turns dangerous, and ponchos are ready for fans. Anyone attending should check official social media for last-minute updates.
More than 150,000 people have tickets for Saturday and Sunday. Many are watching the skies, hoping for a break in the weather. For now, organisers plan to stick to the schedule and keep the music going, rain or shine. If the weather worsens, they may announce changes at short notice. Spanish media, citing AEMET, report a high chance of rain and thunderstorm warnings. LOS40 and Cadena Dial report that only a severe storm with lightning would force a postponement.
Macondo Park in Villaverde is ready. Since September 25, gates have opened at 13:00, and the site stays open until 00:15. Shakira’s set runs from 20:30 to 23:00, a two-and-a-half-hour stretch of live music. The park is a temporary change of the Iberdrola Music grounds, a site known for major festivals such as Mad Cool. ABC and El Confidencial report these details and the operational plan.
Getting there takes planning, and public transport is the best option. Metro Line 3 goes to Villaverde Alto, followed by a 20-minute walk. Cercanías lines C-4, C-5 and C-3 also serve the area, while several bus lines stop nearby. Shuttle buses will run from Gran Vía de Villaverde to Legazpi and Atocha between 23:00 and 02:00. Taxis and VTCs have special pick-up points close to the venue. Organisers have also arranged extra free shuttles to help crowds leave after the concert. Que! Madrid and ABC report these transport plans.
Macondo Park covers 150,000 square metres, with eight themed pavilions and a staff of 10,000. Each pavilion offers something different, from literature and art to food and flamenco. The basic entrance has eight bright gates, with VIP and accessible entry just to the right.
Saturday’s line-up in La Sala starts at 16:45. Acts include You Wanted a Hit!, Iza TKM, Yapi, Rebe and Amaia. Shakira is the basic draw, with a set covering 29 songs. HOLA reports a special duet with Dua Lipa. The setlist features “La fuerte”, “GIRL LIKE ME”, “La bicicleta”, “Hips Don't Lie”, “Waka Waka (Esto es África)” and “BZRP Music Sessions #53”.
Every concert in this Madrid run, including the October 3 show, uses the same venue and plan. Organisers are sticking with the event despite the looming bad weather, unlike other major events that play it safe. With backup plans in place, this approach points to a new way of handling large concerts during Spain’s unpredictable autumn.
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By preparing for rain rather than backing down, organisers are setting a new standard for live shows.
