Shakira brings the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour to Barclays Center on Monday, July 20, with the show kicking off at 8:30 p.m. ET. This is a full arena production inside one of Brooklyn’s biggest venues, so once you’re through the doors, the outside world — weather included — stops mattering.
Getting There
The National Weather Service calls for a sunny day with a high near 83°F and light wind out of the southeast at 6 to 10 mph. Chance of rain sits at just 2%, so you’re not going to get caught in a downpour walking from parking or the subway. It’s a genuinely pleasant evening to be outside for the few minutes it takes to get from the street into the building — no need to rush or dodge weather on the way in.
Once inside, forget about the forecast entirely. Barclays Center is fully enclosed, and arenas like this tend to run on the cooler side once the crowd and AC get going, so a light layer isn’t a bad idea for comfort during the show — not because of anything happening outside.
Gear Up for the Show
This is a Shakira night, so dress the part. Rep your fandom with a Shakira t-shirt or a Shakira hoodie if you want something warmer for the ride home after. A Shakira hat is another easy way to show up in tour gear, and if you want something to keep after the lights come up, a Shakira poster makes a solid souvenir.
Arena shows get loud fast, especially with a catalog as high-energy as Shakira’s. If you’re bringing kids or just want to protect your ears without missing a beat of the music, concert ear plugs high fidelity are worth tossing in your bag before you head out.
Practical Tips
Give yourself extra time before the 8:30 p.m. ET start — parking near Barclays Center fills up fast on show nights, and security lines at the doors can move slower than expected. Since the mild, dry weather makes the walk in easy, there’s no reason to cut it close; use that extra buffer to grab merch or find your seat before Shakira hits the stage.