From Heartbreak to Healing: Shakira Celebrates Her Global Dominance in Miami Farewell

While millions watched on CNN as Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen counted down from Times Square, the real fire was in Florida. Shakira’s presence at Hard Rock Live was more than just a musical performance; it was a symbolic homecoming. Having moved to Miami permanently following a highly publicized transition in her personal life, the city has become the base for her creative rebirth. Dressed in a custom glittering gold ensemble that recalled her iconic 2025 Grammy appearance, Shakira delivered a condensed but blistering setlist. She opened with the raw energy of "La Fuerte," followed by a seamless transition into her global anthem of empowerment, "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53." As she sang the lyrics that defined her year "Women no longer cry, women invoice" the Miami crowd, a sea of Colombian flags and "She Wolf" ears, erupted in unison.

Recapping a Year of Global Dominance

To understand the weight of her Miami farewell, one must look at the staggering achievements Shakira logged in 2025: The Grammy Sweep: In February 2025, Shakira won the Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. Her emotional acceptance speech, dedicated to "immigrant brothers and sisters" and "working mothers," became the most watched moment of the ceremony. Touring Records: Her world tour became one of the top 30 highest grossing in U.S. history. She broke records across South America, becoming the first female artist to sell out five stadium shows in Colombia in a single year and the first Spanish speaking act to headline solo stadium shows in Brazil's Estádio do Morumbi. Global Icon Status: In late 2025, she was honored with the Billboard Global Touring Icon award, recognizing her ability to sell over 2.5 million tickets across 92 shows in 2025 alone.

The "Up Close and Personal" Connection

While the tour featured massive stadium spectacles, her final 2025 appearances including a special "Up Close and Personal" show in late December allowed for more intimate moments. In Miami, she took a moment between songs to address the fans. "This year taught me that I am stronger than I thought," she told the crowd in Spanish. "Every tear I shed in 2024 became a song in 2025, and your love made those songs fly." The setlist for the finale was a masterclass in nostalgia and modernity. She surprised fans with a rock infused version of "Objection (Tango)" featuring her signature guitar solo, and closed the night with "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)," proving that even 15 years later, she remains the world’s most versatile performer.

What Lies Ahead for 2026?

The "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour" is far from over. After a brief New Year’s break with her sons, Milan and Sasha, Shakira is set to resume the North American leg of her tour in February 2026, with scheduled stops in Charlotte, New York, and a highly anticipated stadium residency back in Miami this coming June. Beyond the stage, rumors of a follow up album reportedly titled “The Sorceress” have begun to circulate, with fans speculating that her 2026 setlist will feature even more new material.