The Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny performed to a sold-out crowd at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last night, setting a new attendance record for the venue. The UK Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, attended the concert and praised the event as a testament to Britain’s global cultural reach. In a statement issued after the show, Nandy said the performance demonstrated the soft power of the UK’s live music sector, which contributes billions to the economy annually.
Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is widely regarded as one of the most influential Latin artists of his generation. His 2024 tour, which includes dates across Europe and North America, has grossed over £200 million. The London concert, part of a series of UK performances, drew fans from across the continent.
Analysts note that such events help to sustain the UK’s position as a leading destination for international artists post-Brexit. The stadium, which normally hosts Premier League football matches, has a capacity of over 60,000 for concerts. Organisers confirmed that tonight’s show was the highest-grossing single concert in the venue’s history.
No official figures have been released, but industry estimates place the gate receipts at over £8 million.
