Shakira rolls into Brooklyn on July 20 with the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, hitting Barclays Center at 8:30 PM ET. It’s an indoor show, so once you’re through the doors, the weather is a non-issue — this is about the hips-don’t-lie hits, not the forecast.
Getting There
The National Weather Service calls for a mostly sunny day, high near 85°F, with wind out of the southeast at 6 to 12 mph. That’s the window that actually matters for your night: the walk from the parking lot, the wait outside for doors, or the stroll from the subway. Nothing dramatic here — just a warm, breezy July evening in Brooklyn, with only a 7% chance of rain, so you’re not likely to get caught in anything on the way in.
Barclays Center sits right on top of the Atlantic Terminal/Barclays Center subway stop, which is the easiest way in on a concert night — parking around the arena fills up fast and traffic gets tight as showtime approaches. If you’re driving, plan to arrive with plenty of buffer.
What to Bring (and Wear)
Once you’re inside, forget the forecast — arenas run on their own climate, and Barclays Center is no exception, so a light layer isn’t a bad idea if you tend to run cold once the AC kicks in for a packed house.
Rep your fandom on the way in with a Shakira t-shirt or a Shakira hoodie for when the arena air conditioning turns up later in the night. A Shakira hat is another easy way to show up in tour mode before the lights go down, and a Shakira poster makes a solid souvenir to bring home from the night. If you’ve been to a big arena show before, you know the sound gets loud fast — a pair of concert ear plugs high fidelity lets you take in every note of the set without your ears paying for it the next day.
Practical Tips
- Arrive early. Security lines and bag checks move slower right before doors, and with the warm evening outside, you’ll want to be inside well before 8:30 PM ET.
- Travel light. Arena bag policies are strict — a small bag or none at all keeps the entry line moving.
- Plan your route home. With mild wind and no real rain risk in the forecast, the walk back to the train or your car after the show should be an easy one.
Bottom line: the sky is cooperating, the venue is indoors, and the only thing standing between you and Shakira is the walk from wherever you park.