Alejandro Sanz concluded his 2023 Sanz En Vivo tour in the city of Puebla, located in central Mexico — and in this same place, the iconic Spanish pop artist decided to kick off this week his new world tour, ¿Y Ahora Qué? “Coincidence? I don’t think so!” remarked the singer-songwriter to the 8,000 attendees who packed the Auditorio GNP Seguros on Thursday (Sept. 4) during the second night of the tour, according to figures from OCESA. “There’s something here,” the musician noted.
Sanz’s new trek marks his return to the Latin American country after two years. The first leg of the tour already boasts more than 20 scheduled dates in various Mexican cities, several of which are sold out —including the shows at Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City set for Sept. 12, 13, 17 and 18.
“Thank you so much for welcoming us, for giving us your warmth,” said Sanz, visibly moved. “I always tell [my band] rehearsals are fine, but the concerts are ching-nes (badass). I hope you enjoy it. We want to give you a show filled with music, not ching-deras (nonsense),” he added, using a colloquial Mexican expression.
Dressed in black pants, a brown shirt, and white sneakers, Sanz appeared on stage promptly at 9:00 p.m., guitar in hand, to perform “Desde Cuándo,” from his 2009 album Paraíso Express, encouraging the audience to sing along with him. It was the prelude to an emotional 120-minute musical journey featuring old favorites and new hits. (For a full setlist, click here).
The 56-year-old Madrid-born star proved that he still enjoys being on stage as much as he did more than three decades ago when he started his career. The guitar remains his great ally, but he also captivates the audience when he plays the piano, creating a more emotional and intimate atmosphere with his fans.
Below, see five standout moments from Alejandro Sanz’s second show at the Auditorio GNP Seguros in Puebla, Mexico.
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The New & The Old
In his new two-hour show, Sans revisits the great hits from his career, such as “Corazón Partío”, “Amiga mía” and “Mi persona favorita”, while also performing some of the songs from his 2025 EP ¿Y Ahora Qué?, including “Bésame”, “El Vino De Tu Boca” and “Hoy No Me Siento Bien”, the latter recorded with Grupo Frontera.
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The Mexican Flag
“If yesterday was a dream, today was a poem,” Sanz wrote on social media to describe the second night of his tour. Mexico is a country with which he shares close ties, as evidenced by the moment he raised a Mexican tricolor flag thrown to him from the audience while performing “Por Bandera,” from his 1995 album 3. Another white flag with the word “Paz” (Peace) was waved by the musician and his backup singer, before throwing it to the people in the front row.
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Visuals & Confetti
Throughout the show, various visuals appear on the background screens, from images of clocks and hourglasses to galaxies and a painting of what appears to be a colorful and vibrant Latin American plaza, with flowers, colored paper and fruit. Toward the end of the concert, a shower of green, white and red confetti — resembling the Mexican flag — caps off an explosive moment.
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Feminine Presence
Among the musicians accompanying Sanz during this new concert series are four women, who take charge of the backing vocals, drums, bass, percussion and trombone. The female contribution to the show brings subtlety and emotion to songs like “Bésame,” originally recorded with superstar Shakira.
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An Acoustic Finale
An acoustic set accompanies the show’s encore, with Sanz and his band returning to the stage to close the night with a more intimate and emotional performance. The songs here were “Y Si Fuera Ella,” “Lo Ves,” and “Corazón Partío,” marking a masterful close, with the audience belting out one of the Spanish singer-songwriter’s anthems.
