After many months of speculation about a name change, finally the Sun Forum ceased to exist to give way to GNP Insurance Stadium. The new stadium, which will have considerable improvements and renovations, will open its doors next Saturday, August 10.
Now Paul McCartney will return to see the renovated venue. The singer will bring back his Got Back Tour to our country on November 12 and will also be presented in the city of Monterrey, on November 8 at the famous BBVA Stadium.
This concert will not only mean the return of the iconic artist to Mexican lands after a few months of absence, but will also symbolize the new beginnings of a new era for the capital’s stadium, which has undergone significant improvements to provide an unparalleled experience to the fans. assistants.
The sale for the new two Paul McCartney dates will begin next week and the anticipated days will be exclusive for Citibanamex clients. Specific days and times with the following:
- Tuesday June 25 – Beyond / Prestige Presale
- Wednesday June 26 – Priority Presale
- Thursday, June 27 – Exclusive Citibanamex Presale
- Friday June 28 – General Sale
Sun Forum is a prominent venue in Mexico City, operated by OCESA (Operadora de Centro de Espectáculos SA), a Mexican concert promoter founded in 1990 by Alejandro Soberón Kuri. This space has hosted both music stars and Taylor Swift and Formula 1 drivers like Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez. Since 2015, this property has been incorporated into the Mexican Grand Prixbeing a key piece of the Hermanos Rodríguez Autodromeanother space operated by OCESA.
The history of the construction of the Foro Sol is linked to an eventual concert of Paul MCCARTNEY. During the 1990s, Alejandro Soberon had a signed contract to take McCartney to Mexico. However, those in charge of Aztec stadium They refused to rent the stadium and proposed that they take care of the concert in exchange for two front-row tickets.
According to Alejandro Soberonthis was a major challenge, narrated during a keynote in October 2016 of the Productive Development Unit.
Desperate to find a solution, Soberón contacted Barry Marshallhe manager from the former member of The Beatles, who responded: “Don’t you have a stadium, Alex? Well, build one.”
The idea of building a temporary stadium arose from this conversation. In search of it, Soberón flew over Mexico City by helicopter in search of a suitable place to build a venue that could house 60,000 people. Finally, he found the ideal space in the Hermanos Rodríguez Autodromespecifically on the Peraltada curve.
With a career spanning more than six decades, McCartney has left an indelible mark on music history. As a former member of The Beatles and with a successful solo career, Paul McCartney has been a central figure in the music industry and his music has been part of the lives of several generations.
The reopening of the GNP Seguros Stadium with Paul McCartney is just the beginning of a series of events that will include performances by other renowned international artists such as Metallica, The Killers, and Blink 182. This new stage of the stadium seeks to consolidate its position as a global reference in the offer of live entertainment, contributing to both the culture and the economy of Mexico City.
