Here’s a recap of the events from the first night at El Coliseo.
If Debí Tirar Más Fotos represented a heartfelt tribute to Puerto Rico, No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí—Bad Bunny’s 30-night residency in his hometown—is a vibrant, living tribute.
On the inaugural evening at El Coliseo de Puerto Rico (known affectionately by locals as El Choli), Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio transformed the island’s largest venue into an atmosphere that felt incredibly personal. What transpired was a three-hour odyssey dedicated to the location and individuals who have influenced his journey.
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Right from the beginning, Bad Bunny indicated that this would not be an ordinary concert. A pre-show montage was displayed on a colossal screen, featuring stark white text detailing facts about Puerto Rico’s colonial past and its persistent identity: “Puerto Rico is an archipelago, not merely an island.” “San Juan is among the oldest cities in the Americas.”
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This homecoming event is a tribute to all he has achieved—and an opportunity to share it with the individuals who mean the most to him, first.
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The stage was designed to reflect the landscapes of Puerto Rico’s countryside, adorned with elements such as wild foliage intermixed with plastic chairs and swaying palm trees. Live chickens roamed beneath the lighting setups. A replica of