Shakira lands in Brooklyn tonight for the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, taking the stage at Barclays Center at 8:30pm ET. Once those doors close, this is an indoor show — the setlist doesn’t care what’s happening outside.
Getting There Is the Real Weather Story
The National Weather Service has Brooklyn under a chance of showers and thunderstorms through the morning, then showers and thunderstorms continuing through the day, with a 98% chance of precipitation and a high near 81°F. South wind 9 to 15 mph. Translation: the walk from your car, the subway stop, or the rideshare drop-off to the Barclays Center doors is where you’ll actually feel the weather — not inside the arena.
Build in extra time. Wet sidewalks and thunderstorm delays mean rideshares bunch up around the venue and lines move slower. If you’re driving, know your parking garage before you leave — circling in a downpour looking for a spot is not how you want to start the night.
What to Bring (and What Not To)
Leave the umbrella logic at home once you’re through security — this is Barclays Center, not a field. Focus packing on the show itself: bring a bag that meets the venue’s clear-bag policy if one applies, your mobile ticket charged and ready, and comfortable shoes for a night of dancing.
Arena AC can run cold, especially once that South wind pushes through and the building’s HVAC compensates. A Shakira hoodie works double duty — it’s a layer for the cooler indoor air and a way to rep the tour before you even find your seat.
Gear Up for the Show
This is a full arena production, and you’ll want your ears protected for hours of bass and vocals — concert ear plugs high fidelity keep the sound sharp without dulling the experience.
And don’t show up empty-handed on merch: a Shakira t-shirt is the classic move, but if you want to go all in, a Shakira hat or a Shakira poster make the night last well past the final encore.
Bottom Line
Rain or not, Shakira and Barclays Center don’t miss. Get there early, stay dry on the way in, and let the storms outside stay outside.