Bad Bunny Puerto Rico Residency Was a Love Letter to Borinquen (Recap, Dates, Setlist, Guests & What It All Means)
From surprise guests like Ivy Queen, Feid, and Nicky Jam to a stage designed as a Puerto Rican casita, Bad Bunny’s 30-show residency ‘No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí’ transformed El Choliseo into the ultimate celebration of Boricua culture and music.
Bad Bunny turned the Choliseo into the biggest block party in the Caribbean. With 30 shows, a stage designed around Puerto Rican culture (from the casita to the flamboyán tree), surprise guests like Ivy Queen, Feid, and Nicky Jam, plus new music debuts, the No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency was more than a concert; it was identity, history, and business for Puerto Rico.
What, Where & When
- Title: No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí
- Venue: Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot (aka El Choli), San Juan
- Dates: July 11 – September 14, 2025 (30 shows total)
The residency was first announced in January, with nine exclusive shows reserved for Puerto Rican residents only, sold in-person at the Choliseo. This move set the tone for the residency: locals first, tourists second.
Bad Bunny’s production looked like a living museum mixed with a classic Puerto Rican backyard party. The show featured two main stages:
- A hillside (mogote) complete with a flamboyán tree, real plants, dirt, and even chickens.
- A traditional Puerto Rican casita, where Benito partied on the balcony, the porch, and even the rooftop.
The casita became an icon of the show; fans snapped photos as Benito used it as a stage, a living room, and a neighborhood hangout.
Note: The use of live animals drew criticism from PETA, sparking conversations about art, culture, and ethics.
The overall vibe? A marquesina party that backyard reggaetón energy, where the genre was born.
The setlist blended nearly a decade of hits with tracks from his latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, plus moments of plena and bomba featuring live musicians.
Highlight: Bad Bunny debuted and released the single “ALAMBRE PÚA” during the first weekend it quickly became the opening song of the show.
Fans also heard classics like “Tití Me Preguntó,” “Yo Perreo Sola,” “Safaera,” “La Romana,” and even a salsa version of “Callaíta” on some nights.
A residency tradition also formed: on Sundays, Benito invited special artists to join him for “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii.”
Each weekend delivered surprises:
- Ivy Queen brought down the house during show #19 with “Quiero Bailar.”
- Feid turned the Choliseo green on show #20, with Puerto Rican sports stars Jasmine Camacho-Quinn and Miguel Cotto also joining the casita.
- Nicky Jam showed up at show #21, proving reggaetón royalty runs deep.
- Even Ricky Martin made an appearance, stopping by the casita with his kids, creating one of the most viral family moments of the residency.
The guest list spanned generations and genres, reinforcing Benito’s role as both innovator and curator of Puerto Rican culture.
Bad Bunny kept the focus on his people: the first nine shows were for Puerto Rican residents only. Later shows mixed standard tickets with VIP hotel packages to encourage cultural tourism.
The results? Analysts estimated an economic impact of $200 million, boosting local jobs, hotels, restaurants, and even Puerto Rican fashion designers, who saw massive demand spikes thanks to Benito’s spotlight.
Every element of the flamboyán, the bomba rhythms, the casita, and the marquesina party turned the residency into a living archive of Puerto Rican identity.
This was more than a residency; it was Benito saying: “Puerto Rico is the center of the map.”
If You’re Still Going (or Rewatching Clips)
- Final shows run until September 14, 2025.
- Fan tip: Arrive early to explore the casita setup, the merch stands, and soak in the festival-like pre-show vibes.
Because it put Puerto Rico at the center of the global stage, celebrating its culture while delivering new music, unforgettable collabs, and an economic boost worth millions.
Bad Bunny didn’t just perform in Puerto Rico. He turned Puerto Rico into the performance.
FAQ
How many shows were there?
30 shows between July 11 – September 14, 2025.
Why were the first dates “residents only”?
To prioritize Boricuas. Tickets for the first nine shows were sold only in person to island residents.
Who showed up as surprise guests?
Ivy Queen (#19), Feid (#20), Nicky Jam (#21), plus appearances from Ricky Martin and more.
What was up with the house and hillside?
Two symbolic stages: a mogote (hillside) and a Puerto Rican casita.
Did Bad Bunny release new music during the residency?
Yes. He debuted “Alambre Púa” during the opening weekend, then released it officially days later.
What was the economic impact?
An estimated $200 million boost to Puerto Rico’s economy.
