Music

Fresh off her landmark headlining set at Coachella, Colombian superstar Karol G has officially launched her highly anticipated Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour at Chicago’s Soldier Field. The global trek represents a panoramic celebration of her "Tropicoqueta" universe, featuring elaborate stage designs adorned with showgirls, vibrant feathers, pineapples, and a striking monochromatic orange aesthetic.

A New Musical Revelation

In conjunction with the tour’s kickoff, Karol G teased a provocative new single titled “Matadora,” characterized by a hard-hittingperreo sound and unapologetic lyrics celebrating female sensuality. The brief social media snippet, released on the eve of the Chicago performance, showcased the artist dancing to the sultry reggaetón track, further amplifying the anticipation among her global fanbase.

"It was super organic. Karol invited us, and for me it was something super beautiful... we always find a moment to hug each other, to ask each other how we are doing." — Elena Rose, on joining the tour.

Global Stadium Domination

Promoted by Live Nation, the extensive itinerary will see Karol G traversing major stadiums across North America, including SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. She will be joined on select dates by special guests Becky G, Greeicy, and Elena Rose, creating a formidable lineup of Latin music royalty. Following the North American leg, the tour will expand to Latin America and Europe, with confirmed stops in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, England, and Italy throughout late 2026 and early 2027.

The monumental tour supports her latest album, Tropicoqueta, which debuted at No. 1 on the Top Latin Albums Chart and No. 3 on the all-genre Billboard 200. Remarkably, all 20 tracks from the album simultaneously debuted on the Hot Latin Songs chart, cementing her status as a peerless force in the contemporary music industry.

Official Social Media Coverage

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