A full night of música, color, and big moments!
The party started well before we walked through the doors of the Alamodome.
Outside, San Antonio was already getting into the Tropicoqueta spirit. Fans arrived dressed for the occasion, with colorful outfits, tropical-inspired looks, cowboy hats, boots, flowers, and plenty of orange. Groups of friends were taking photos together, showing off their outfits, and making their way through the crowds with the kind of excitement you could feel before even reaching the entrance.
The merch sections were just as busy. Fans stopped to pick up tour shirts, hats, and souvenirs before finding their seats, while others were already taking photos and soaking in the atmosphere. There was a sense that this was going to be more than just another concert night.
And it was!
The Alamodome was getting ready for a big night of música as Becky G and Karol G brought their Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour to San Antonio. With the tropical aesthetic of the tour surrounding the venue and thousands of fans arriving ready to celebrate, the mood was set long before the first note was played.
We were there with our cameras, watching the crowd build and waiting for the lights to go down. Whatever was coming next, it was clear San Antonio had shown up ready to party.
BECKY G
Becky G had the job of getting a packed Alamodome ready for Karol G, and she did exactly that.
Her 11-song set moved quickly, without much downtime, and she kept the focus on the music. “Marathon,” “Patrona,” “Oasis,” and “Chula” gave the set a strong middle section, while the final stretch really got the crowd moving. “Glitch,” “2AM,” and “EPA,” But the special moment came when Becky honored our beloved Selena Quintanilla by singing one of her greatest songs, “Dreaming Of You.”
One of the best things about Becky’s performance was how comfortable she seemed in the room. She did not need a huge production to make the set work. Her personality carried a lot of it, and she knew when to let the songs do the talking.
The set also worked well as an introduction to the larger night. There was a noticeable connection between Becky’s music and the crowd, especially among fans who knew every word. It felt less like a traditional opening slot and more like the first chapter of the evening.
And, of course, Becky G would return later in the night for “MAMIII” with Karol G. That appearance gave the audience another reason to keep their phones up and their voices loud.
By the time Becky left the stage, the Alamodome was already fully engaged. She had done her part, and the room was more than ready for the main event.
KAROL G
VIAJANDO POR EL MUNDO TROPITOUR
Then came Karol G, and the scale of the show immediately became obvious.
Her set was divided into five sections and a finale, with more than 30 songs spread throughout the night. Rather than simply running through her biggest hits, the structure gave the concert different moods and looks while keeping the momentum going.
She opened with “LATINA FOREVA,” “Un Gatito Me Llamó,” “OKI DOKI,” “Tá OK,” “Qlona,” and “S91,” getting straight into the music. From there, the production continued to grow. The second set brought “Tropicoqueta,” “Papasito,” “Negrita De Mis Pesares,” “Ese Hombre Es Malo,” and “MAMIII,” with Becky G joining her onstage for the latter.
One of the coolest changes of pace came during “Negrita De Mis Pesares,” when an all-female mariachi band appeared. It was a great fit for San Antonio, and the crowd reacted immediately.
The middle of the show moved through songs like “Te Llevaste Tó,” “Ahí,” “Alguien Que Te Amaba,” “Verano Rosa,” and “BBY WOW.” Later came “Ivonny Bonita,” “Pineapple,” “Gatubela” + “Rompe,” and “Tu Perfume,” followed by “Dile Luna,” “Bandida Entrenada,” “Ojos Ferrari,” and “Una Noche En Medellín.”
And then came the finale.
“Bichota,” “Tusa,” “Coleccionando Heridas,” “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” and “Provenza” were exactly the kind of closing run the audience had been waiting for. At that point, there was very little sitting down happening anywhere in the Alamodome.
The production was huge without completely overshadowing Karol herself. Fireworks, lasers, dancers, the mariachi band, and that pool in the middle of the venue all added something different. Still, the real constant throughout the night was the crowd. They knew these songs, and they were not shy about showing it.
A Special San Antonio Connection
There was a particularly nice San Antonio moment when Karol G recognized Suzette Quintanilla and Marcella Quintanilla, Selena Quintanilla’s sister and mother, in the audience.
Karol spoke about how proud she was to have Selena’s family there, which earned a very warm response from the crowd. In a city where Selena’s music and legacy are still such a huge part of the culture, the moment felt especially appropriate.
There was another connection that longtime Selena fans may have caught. Pete Astudillo and Ricky Vela, members of Selena & Los Dinos, were also in the crowd. Astudillo is the composer of Karol G’s “Alguien Que Te Amaba,” making his presence another small but meaningful link between Karol’s current music and the musical history of San Antonio.
The Orange Fever!
The production was huge without completely overshadowing Karol herself. Fireworks, lasers, dancers, the mariachi band, and even a pool in the middle of the venue all became part of the show. But the orange theme tied everything together. Between the fans in the stands and the visuals happening onstage, the whole Alamodome seemed to be caught in what could only be described as orange fever.
For someone standing in the photo pit, it was one of those shows where the visual story was almost impossible to miss. You could point the camera toward the stage, turn toward the audience, and somehow find orange everywhere.
Still, the real constant throughout the night was the crowd. They knew these songs, and they were not shy about showing it. They sang, danced, screamed, and stayed involved from the opening moments through the final song.
THE STORY BEHIND THE BICHOTA
Karol G, born Carolina Giraldo Navarro, grew up in Medellín, Colombia, and started pursuing music at a young age. She appeared on Colombian television talent programs before building her career through collaborations and a steady run of releases that eventually took her from the Latin music scene into the global mainstream.
Her rise has always been tied to a very direct connection with her fans. The “Bichota” identity became more than just a nickname or song. It grew into a way for listeners, especially women, to embrace confidence and independence without having to fit into someone else’s idea of what a pop star should be.
Albums like Unstoppable, Ocean, KG0516, Mañana Será Bonito, and Tropicoqueta have continued to expand her sound while keeping her personality at the center.
That connection was easy to see in San Antonio. Fans were not simply there for the hits. They knew the lyrics, the eras, the looks, and the little details. Karol has built a fanbase that feels very personal, and that relationship was probably the most important part of the entire show.
