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Bad Bunny’s “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” Residency in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Beginning July 11, 2025, Bad Bunny kicks off a 30-show residency at the iconic José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum (El Choli) in San Juan, running through September 14.

The first nine shows (July 11–13, 18–20, 25–27) are exclusively reserved for Puerto Rican residents, prioritizing local fans. Ticket sales began in January, and the residency—a first for the island—sold out all 30 dates in mere hours.

This unprecedented residency is not just entertainment—it’s a cultural statement. Drawing from his latest album Debí Tirar Más Fotos, Bad Bunny addresses tourism, gentrification, environmental concerns, colonial legacy, and Puerto Rican identity. The residency’s name translates to “I don’t want to leave here,” reinforcing his deep connection to his roots and resistance to Puerto Rican displacement.

The residency coincides with the release of several politically charged singles and visuals like “NUEVAYoL,” whose July 4 video underscores unity among Puerto Ricans on the island and diaspora.

With a projected 600,000+ attendees, local hotel occupancy surged to around 70%, and flight searches rose by 12%, signaling a major economic boost. Estimates suggest a conservative $200M+ impact to Puerto Rico’s economy, creating thousands of jobs.

Even sports superstar LeBron James chimed in—posting in Spanish that he’ll be at the July 11 opening night. His message, “¡Benito! Estoy en el aeropuerto… LFG!”, highlights the residency’s massive cultural pull.

Once the residency wraps from July 11 to September 14, Bad Bunny will seamlessly transition into the Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour starting November 21. But Puerto Rico’s spotlight remains fixed firmly on him this summer.

Bad Bunny’s “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” residency is a triumphant declaration of pride, culture, and community. It’s his first-ever island residency, blending music with powerful socio-political commentary, delivering economic benefits, and keeping Puerto Rican fans at the forefront.

Published by Tandy Culpepper

I am a veteran broadcast journalist. I was an Army brat before my father retired and moved us to the deep South. I'm talkin' Lower Alabama and Northwest Florida, I graduated from Tate High School and got botha Bachelor's degree and Master's in Teaching English from the University of West Florida, I taught English at Escambia County High School for two years before getting my m's in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Auburn University. Following graduation, I did a 180 degree turn and moved to Birmingham where I began ny broadcasting career at WBIQ, Channel 10. There I was host of a weekly primetime half-hour TV program called Alabama Lifestyles. A year later, I began a stint as a television weathercaster and public affairs host. A year later, I moved to West Palm Beach, Florida and became bureau chief at WPTV, the CBS affiliate. Two years later, I moved to Greensboro, North Carolina where I became co-host of a morng show called AM Carolina. The next year, I moved cross-country and became co-host and story producer at KTVN-TV in Reno, Nevada. I also became the medical reporter for the news department. Three years later, I moved to Louisville, Kentucky and became host and producer of a morning show called today in WAVE Country at WAVE-TV, Channel 3, the NBC affiliate. Following three years there, I moved to Los Angeles and became senior correspondent at the Turner Entertainment Reportn, an internationally-syndicated entertainment entertainment news service owned by CNN. I went back to school afterwards and got an MFA in Creative Nonfiction at Goucher College in Towson, Maryland, a suburb of Baltimore. Oh, yes. I won a hundred thousand dollars on the 100 Thousand Dollar Pyramid, then hosted by Dick Clark.

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