COSTA RICA · MUSIC
Key Facts
- —What Ana Torroja, former lead singer of Mecano, performs live with a set expected to combine Mecano classics, solo material and songs from her latest recording.
- —When Thursday 8 October 2026 at 8 p.m.
- —Where Teatro Popular Melico Salazar on Avenida 2A with Calle Central in downtown San José.
- —Tickets Sold through eTicket.cr. Prices range from ₡31,800 to ₡74,200 and include the service charge.
- —Good to know This is her return to Costa Rica seven years after her previous visit, according to La Nación. Tasa Cero financing over three months was advertised.
Ana Torroja plays Teatro Popular Melico Salazar in San José on Thursday 8 October 2026 at 8 p.m.
Ana Torroja, the former lead singer of Mecano, brings her live show to Costa Rica on Thursday 8 October 2026 at Teatro Popular Melico Salazar in San José. Tickets are sold through eTicket.cr, with prices ranging from ₡31,800 to ₡74,200 including the service charge. The concert is expected to combine Mecano classics, solo material and songs from her latest recording.
Who is Ana Torroja?
Ana Torroja was the lead singer of Mecano, the Spanish trio that dominated pop music in the Spanish-speaking world during the 1980s and 1990s. Songs such as “Hijo de la Luna”, “Me cuesta tanto olvidarte” and “Mujer contra mujer” became part of the soundtrack for a generation across Latin America and Spain.
Torroja built a solo career with albums like Puntos cardinales and Frágil. Her live shows draw heavily on the Mecano catalogue while also featuring her later work. For foreigners living in Costa Rica who grew up with Spanish-language pop, this concert is a chance to hear those songs performed by the original voice.
The San José date follows her previous visit to the country seven years earlier, according to La Nación. The production is expected to combine Mecano classics, solo material and songs from her latest recording, backed by a live band and a renewed stage design.
Tickets and prices
Tickets are sold through eTicket.cr, the official vendor for this event. The listed prices include the system service charge, so what you see is what you pay at checkout.
The cheapest seats are in the fourth-floor gallery at ₡31,800. Third-floor boxes cost ₡34,900, while third-floor balcony seats are ₡48,700. Second-floor boxes and second-floor balcony seats are priced at ₡64,200 and ₡69,800 respectively. First-floor boxes and side orchestra rows from D onward cost ₡69,800. The best seats, side orchestra rows A to C and central orchestra, are ₡74,200.
The general sale opened on 27 July 2026 after presales for American Express and BAC Credomatic cardholders. Tasa Cero financing over three months was advertised as a payment option. If you are buying from outside Costa Rica, check whether your card works with the eTicket system before you start.
The venue and getting there
Teatro Popular Melico Salazar sits on Avenida 2A with Calle Central in downtown San José. It is one of the capital’s main performance spaces, known for hosting concerts, theatre and dance. The theatre is easy to reach by taxi or ride-hailing app, and several bus routes pass nearby.
If you are driving, allow extra time for evening traffic in central San José. Parking near the theatre can be limited, so many concertgoers prefer to arrive by taxi or use a designated driver. The area around the theatre is busy before and after shows, which helps with safety, but keep an eye on your belongings as you would in any city centre.
Doors are likely to open before the 8 p.m. start time, though the venue has not published a specific door time. Arriving early gives you time to find your seat and settle in before the performance begins.
Why this date matters
Spanish pop tours rarely stop in Central America, and Costa Rica does not get many artists with Torroja’s catalogue. For Spanish-speaking residents and visitors, the show offers a live connection to songs that defined an era of pop music.
The ticketing record confirms the performance as Thursday 8 October at 8 p.m. at the Teatro Popular Melico Salazar.
For anyone who has lived in Latin America or Spain, hearing “Hijo de la Luna” or “Me cuesta tanto olvidarte” live in a historic San José theatre is a rare moment. The concert is a standalone evening, so plan dinner nearby before the show or a drink afterward in the surrounding streets.
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How do I buy tickets for Ana Torroja in Costa Rica?
Tickets are sold through eTicket.cr. Prices range from ₡31,800 to ₡74,200 and include the service charge.
What time does the Ana Torroja concert start?
The concert starts at 8 p.m. on Thursday 8 October 2026 at Teatro Popular Melico Salazar in San José.
What songs will Ana Torroja perform?
The show is expected to combine Mecano hits, solo material and songs from her latest recording, backed by a live band.
Is this Ana Torroja’s first concert in Costa Rica?
No. She last performed in Costa Rica seven years earlier, according to La Nación. This is her return with the Se ha acabado el show Tour 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources: eticket.cr, nacion.com, eticket.cr, shazam.com, setlist.fm, songkick.com. Retrieved 4 October 2026.
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