Shakira’s upcoming concert in San Antonio at the Alamodome on July 5 sparks preparations for the anticipated crowd.
SAN ANTONIO — The award-winning superstar Shakira will be in the Alamo City this Saturday after rescheduling her concert due to “structural issues” on June 13.
The new concert date is set for Saturday, July 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Alamodome.
She was originally scheduled to stop in multiple Texas cities including San Antonio on Friday, June 13. The Alamodome said they would be postponing the concert on their Facebook page shortly before 7 p.m. on June 13, less than 40 minutes before the highly anticipated show was set to begin. Venue officials chalked the development up to “structural issues” with Shakira’s stage.
Shakira’s team provided further details on the musician’s official Facebook page, saying they rely on “a third party who locally provides the infrastructure to support the stage and the ceiling from which my production hangs.” The post adds that the issue in question was related to a truss provided by that third party.
The city is now making preparations to handle the huge crowd expected to descend on the Alamodome for the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour.
As for the San Antonio show, here is everything you need to know ahead of the big Saturday night.
Tickets
A spokesperson said tickets from the first show will be good to use on the new date.
There are a few seats left on Ticketmaster, ranging from around $80 plus fees for upper deck tickets to around $800 plus fees for floor seats. Click here for seats.
Parking:
Like other recent events, including the Post Malone concert last month, official Alamodome parking will cost you $60.
Payment is by credit card only. Accessible Parking and Accessible Drop-off/pick-up is located in lot A. Here are all of the official lot options:
- Lot A (IH-37 North access road): Accessible Parking and Accessible Drop-off/pick-up
- Lot B (Cherry street): Public parking area opens at 2 p.m.
- Lot C (Cherry street): Public parking area that opens at 2 p.m. Suite holders will also park here.
- Lot D (Tower of Americas Way & Montana St.): Drop Off/Pick-up Zone
The Alamodome has transitioned to a cashless operation. Most major credit cards are accepted for payment.
The Alamodome is also offering a new service to help people find off-site parking. With ParkWhiz, Alamodome patrons can book and prepay for parking online at multiple nearby off-site locations through the Alamodome website.
The city of San Antonio is warning people against fraudulent parking situations like this one.
VIA Park and Ride:
VIA Metropolitan Transit will offer Park and Ride service to the Shakira concert on Saturday, July 5, at the Alamodome, 100 Montana St.
- Service to the concert will be available from Crossroads Park & Ride (151 Crossroads Blvd., 78201), Brooks Transit Center (7903 S. New Braunfels Ave., 78223) and Frost Bank Center (1 Frost Bank Center Drive, 78219).
- Service to the Alamodome begins at 5:30 p.m., two hours prior to the beginning of the show at 7:30 p.m. Kiosk sales and service to the event ends at 7:30 p.m.
- Return service will continue until one hour after the show.
VIA fares cost $1.30 per trip ($2.60 round trip), with reduced fares for students, military and others who qualify.
Passes can be purchased online, at the Park & Ride location or through the goMobile+ app. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the Park & Ride location. Riders can also pay at any fare box using VIA passes, all mobile wallets (Apple, Google and Samsung) and contactless debit and credit cards.
Clear Bag Policy:
The Alamodome discourages bags of any kind, but does allow bags with the following specifications:
- Small bags and/or clutches – 5.5”x 8.5” or smaller
- Clear Fanny Pack – 12″x 6″x12″
- Clear Backpack 12″x 6″x12″
- Clear Plastic Bags – 12”x6”x12”
- Clutch Purse – 3″x4″
- 1-Gallon Clear Plastic Storage Bag
There are exceptions for diaper bags and medically-necessary bags. Click here for details about those.