Alejandro Sanz Plays Costa Rica on 7 November 2026
EXPATS & NOMADS · SAN JOSÉ AREA, COSTA RICA
Key Facts
- —Date Saturday 7 November 2026, 7pm local time (official seller)
- —Venue Parque Viva, La Guácima, Alajuela, in the western San José metro area, about 6 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport
- —Tickets Official seller eticket.cr only; general sale open since 31 May
- —Prices ₡35,200 (about US$77) to ₡131,200 (about US$287), service charges included, per eticket.cr
- —Doors and start Show at 7pm per eticket.cr; gate opening time not yet announced
- —For US visitors No visa for stays under 180 days; passport valid for the whole stay plus a return or onward ticket
The Spanish singer-songwriter brings his “¿Y ahora qué?” tour to Parque Viva on a Saturday night in November. The venue sits a short drive from Costa Rica’s main international airport, which makes this one of the easier Latin American concert trips for a US fan.
Alejandro Sanz plays Parque Viva in La Guácima de Alajuela, on the western edge of the San José metropolitan area, on Saturday 7 November 2026. The Alejandro Sanz Costa Rica 2026 date was confirmed in May by the local promoter, Primo Entertainment, and the official ticket seller, eticket.cr, lists the show at 7pm. It is his first concert in the country since 2022, according to La Nación.
For a reader in the United States the practical case is simple. Nonstop flights from several US hubs land at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), and the venue says it is only 6 km from that terminal. US citizens need no visa for a short stay. The main things to sort out in advance are the ticket, which is sold only online through eticket.cr, and a reliable ride home after a late finish.
What the Concert Is and Why It Matters
Alejandro Sanz is one of the best known Spanish-language pop writers of the past three decades, with songs such as “Corazón partío” and “Amiga mía” that are still radio staples across Latin America and in Spanish-language stations in the United States. The Costa Rica show is part of his international tour “¿Y ahora qué?”, which, according to the promoter’s announcement reported by El Observador, includes dates in Latin America, the United States and Spain.
Primo Entertainment said in its statement, quoted by La Nación, that the singer has “a very special relationship with Costa Rica” and a large fan base in the country. Local coverage from CR Hoy says the set will mix older hits with newer material. No set list or support act has been published.
For expats living in the Central Valley, this is a weekend show at the country’s busiest concert venue. For visitors, a Saturday show close to the airport makes a long weekend realistic: fly in on Friday, see the concert, and leave on Sunday or stay on for the beaches or volcanoes.
Tickets, Presales and What Was Announced
The only official seller is eticket.cr. Sales opened on Monday 25 May with a presale for American Express cardholders until 27 May, followed by a presale for BAC Credomatic cardholders from 28 to 30 May. General sale for all payment methods began on 31 May, according to La Nación and CR Hoy. The promoter also offered six-month interest-free instalments, known locally as Tasa Cero.
The seller’s event data lists eleven zones, all shown as available, with prices in colones that include its service charges. The cheapest is Gramilla de Pie, a standing lawn area, at ₡35,200 (about US$77 at the 2 October rate). Preferencial and Especiales 500 cost ₡62,600 (about US$137), VIP ₡71,000 (about US$155), the two standing terraces ₡71,500 (about US$156), Platino ₡84,000 (about US$184), Diamante ₡88,800 (about US$194), Golden Circle Especial ₡95,400 (about US$209) and Zona BAC ₡98,400 (about US$215). The top tier, Experiencia, costs ₡131,200 (about US$287). Your bank will apply its own exchange rate, so the dollar amount on your statement may differ slightly.
Try the purchase well before the date in case your bank flags a foreign transaction. Buy only through eticket.cr. Resale listings on international marketplaces carry no guarantee from the promoter, and the venue checks tickets at the gate.
The Venue and How to Get There
Parque Viva is a multi-venue entertainment site in La Guácima, in the canton of Alajuela, west of the capital. It opened in 2015 and, by its own count, has staged more than 1,100 events and hosted about 70 percent of the concerts held in Costa Rica. The site covers 300,000 square metres and the venue says it lies 6 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport. CR Hoy reports that the show will take place in the site’s open-air amphitheatre.
The official address on eticket.cr is given the Costa Rican way, by landmark: from the football pitch in La Guácima, 1.2 km north and 700 metres east. Type “Parque Viva” into a navigation or ride-hailing app rather than relying on a street address.
The venue says it has 3,900 parking spaces for cars and motorcycles, payable at the entrance or in advance through its online parking presale. If you are staying in central San José, Escazú or Santa Ana, a taxi or ride-hailing car is the easiest option, but allow plenty of time: the roads west of the capital are busy on Saturday evenings, and getting out of a full car park after a concert can take a long time. Agree a pickup point with your driver before the show.
Staying near the airport in Alajuela or in the hotel areas west of San José shortens the trip. It also suits anyone flying out on Sunday morning.
Tips for US and Foreign Visitors
Entry. The US State Department’s Costa Rica page, checked on 5 October 2026, says US citizens do not need a visa for stays of less than 180 days. Your passport must be valid for the whole period of your stay, and you need a return ticket or proof of onward travel. Cash above US$10,000 must be declared on entry and exit.
Safety. The State Department rates Costa Rica at Level 2, “exercise increased caution”, because of crime, in an advisory issued on 2 April 2026. Keep phones and wallets out of sight in crowds, use a registered taxi or app car at night, and do not leave anything visible in a parked car.
Time and weather. Costa Rica stays six hours behind UTC all year. After US clocks change on Sunday 1 November, a 7pm start in Costa Rica is 8pm in New York and 5pm in Los Angeles. The show is outdoors, so bring a light rain jacket in case of an evening shower.
Money. The colón is the local currency, at 457 to the US dollar at the 2 October rate. US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas, but cards are simpler at the venue. Ticket prices on eticket.cr are in colones, so expect your bank to apply its own exchange rate and any foreign transaction fee.
Age rules. No age restriction is shown on the seller’s page for this show, unlike several other Parque Viva concerts this season that are limited to over-12s, over-15s or over-18s. Families should still check the ticket conditions before buying.
If you are considering a longer stay, our guide to the Cost of Living in San José, Costa Rica for Expats sets out rents and daily costs in US dollars.
A Busy November at Parque Viva
The Sanz concert falls in a crowded month at the venue. Parque Viva’s own calendar lists Trueno on 1 November, then, after Sanz, Soda Stereo on 11 November, Gorillaz on 14 November, Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso on 15 November, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs on 19 November, Barak on 20 November, Omar Courtz on 21 November, Milo J on 22 November and Martin Garrix on 27 November. Anyone planning a longer trip could pair two shows. Our guide to Gorillaz Play Costa Rica on 14 November 2026 covers the British band’s date at the same site a week later.
What Is Not Confirmed Yet
Gate opening time has not been announced. eticket.cr gives a 7pm show time; Parque Viva’s calendar shows the same 4pm to 10pm slot for every concert in November, so it is not a confirmed time for this show. No support act, set list or running time has been released, and prices may change if the seller adjusts zones closer to the date. We will update this guide if the promoter publishes more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where does Alejandro Sanz play in Costa Rica?
On Saturday 7 November 2026 at Parque Viva in La Guácima, Alajuela, in the western San José metro area. The official seller lists the show at 7pm.
Where can I buy tickets for Alejandro Sanz in Costa Rica?
Only through eticket.cr, the official seller. General sale has been open since 31 May. Prices run from ₡35,200 (about US$77) to ₡131,200 (about US$287), service charges included.
Do US citizens need a visa to attend the concert in Costa Rica?
No. The US State Department says no visa is needed for stays under 180 days. Your passport must be valid for the whole stay and you need a return or onward ticket.
Sources: eticket.cr, Alejandro Sanz event page (official seller); Parque Viva, Alejandro Sanz event page, general information and visitor amenities pages (parqueviva.com); La Nación, 22 May 2026; CR Hoy, 22 May 2026; El Observador, 22 May 2026; US State Department, Costa Rica country information and travel advisory (travel.state.gov).
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