MEXICO · CONCERTS
Key Facts
- Power Index Mexico ranks 2nd of 14 in The Rio Times Latin America Power Index, with 71.4 points (October 2026 edition).
- The date Tuesday 9 February 2027 in Mexico City; the start time is not yet published.
- Where it is Palacio de los Deportes, Colonia Granjas México, Iztacalco, Mexico City.
- Tickets Ticketmaster México, linked from the OCESA event page; prices and sale times not published.
- US dates Oakland Thursday 4 Feb, Los Angeles Saturday 6 Feb, Newark Friday 12 Feb 2027.
Kenshi Yonezu in Mexico City plays on Tuesday 9 February 2027 at the Palacio de los Deportes, an arena in the east of the capital. OCESA, the Mexican promoter, lists the show under the tour name Ghost World Tour.
The Japanese singer-songwriter plays Oakland, Los Angeles and Newark in the same February run, so an American fan has several ways to see him. Ticketmaster México sells the Mexico City tickets, but prices and the start time are not yet published.
In Plain English
Kenshi Yonezu is a Japanese singer, songwriter and producer. His own tour announcement lists Mexico City among five cities he is playing for the first time.
OCESA is the Mexican promoter that lists this show and runs an event page with ticket links. Ticketmaster México is the sales site that carries the tickets.
The Palacio de los Deportes is a large indoor arena in Mexico City that hosts concerts and sport. It is often called the Palacio, and its own website describes it as easy to reach by public transport.
Why Kenshi Yonezu in Mexico City Matters to US Readers
The tour is called 2026-2027 World Tour / Ghost, and the artist’s official tour page lists 15 shows in 11 cities. Five of them are in North America, and the tour moves to Europe at the end of February.
Three US dates sit close to Mexico City on the calendar. They are Oakland on Thursday 4 February, Los Angeles on Saturday 6 February and Newark on Friday 12 February, with Toronto on Sunday 14 February.
A fan who misses a US sale can try Mexico City instead, and the Tuesday date leaves the weekend free. Flight times depend on your home airport, so check them before you commit to a work-week trip.
We found no confirmed attendance, capacity or sell-out figure for the Mexico City show. Wait for the promoter’s own announcements before you assume it is sold out or still open.
Date, Time and US Eastern Schedule
Kenshi Yonezu in Mexico City is set for Tuesday 9 February 2027, a date on the OCESA event page and the artist’s tour list. The promoter has not published a start time or a gate time for the night.
Mexico no longer uses daylight saving time, so Mexico City stays on UTC-6 all year. In February the United States is on standard time, so New York is one hour ahead of Mexico City.
A 9 p.m. start in Mexico City would be 10 p.m. in New York and 7 p.m. in Los Angeles. This is only an example, because the real time is not published.
Chicago and Dallas share Mexico City’s clock in February. A fan flying in from there does not need to change a watch.
No support act, set length or curfew has been announced for the Mexico City show. Wait for the official times before you book dinner or a late flight home.
Tickets for Kenshi Yonezu in Mexico City
Tickets for Kenshi Yonezu in Mexico City are sold on Ticketmaster México, the seller linked from the OCESA event page. The page shows a general-sale link, and its description says VIP packages are available.
The Ticketmaster México checkout page was not readable for us, so the opening time of the sale is unconfirmed. We also found no presale announcement for a bank card or fan club.
No ticket prices are published on the OCESA page, so this guide quotes none. The page gives no detail of what a VIP package would include.
On sale day, check the Ticketmaster México seat map, because your card converts pesos to dollars at its own rate. A fan outside Mexico should test the card before the sale opens.
The OCESA page lists the show twice, once as Ghost World Tour and once under the longer tour name. Both entries carry the same date, 9 February 2027, and the same venue.
Buy only on Ticketmaster México or at an official OCESA sales point. Offers on social media and street resale carry a real risk of fake tickets.
How to Get to the Palacio de los Deportes
Kenshi Yonezu in Mexico City is at the Palacio de los Deportes, in Colonia Granjas México, Iztacalco. The arena’s website describes the venue as being in the east of the city.
The arena’s website names Velódromo as the nearest metro station. It names Goma as the nearest Metrobús stop, the city’s bus rapid transit line.
The arena has its own parking lot, but the website says places are limited and the fee varies. A fan who drives should expect a slow exit after the show.
The arena’s box offices are at gates 1 and 7, between Añil and Atletas avenues. They open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the arena says.
A ride-hailing app is the simpler choice for most visitors, with a pick-up point agreed a few streets from the gate. Agree your meeting point before the show ends, because thousands of fans leave at once.
Where to Stay and What It Costs
Our city page on <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/expat-cities/mexico-city/”>Mexico City</a> covers neighborhoods, transport and costs. Start there when you choose a hotel area for Kenshi Yonezu in Mexico City.
We found no confirmed hotel or transport prices for February, so we quote none. Compare costs once the start time and the ticket prices are known.
Book a refundable room, because the show time is not yet fixed. Hotel prices for 9 February are not confirmed.
Safety and Tips for US Visitors
Read the US State Department’s Mexico advisory before you book, because it rates each state separately. For Mexico City it says to exercise increased caution due to crime, with extra care at night outside well-patrolled tourist areas.
The advisory adds that US government staff may not hail street taxis and must use dispatched vehicles, including app services and regulated taxi stands. Visitors can follow the same rule.
It also says staff may not travel between cities after dark, so a fan who adds a second city should arrive by day. Driving alone or at night is not advised for any traveler.
At a crowded arena such as this one, keep your phone and wallet out of sight and never leave a drink unattended. Stay with people you know and agree on a meeting point in case you are separated.
Check travel.state.gov for passport and entry rules before you book, because rules for visitors can change. This guide does not repeat them.
The Rest of the North American Run
The artist’s official tour list shows Oakland Arena on Thursday 4 February and the Kia Forum in Inglewood, near Los Angeles, on Saturday 6 February. Newark’s Prudential Center follows on Friday 12 February, then Toronto on Sunday 14 February.
The official page links Ticketmaster for the US dates and for Toronto. We did not confirm prices, sale times or sell-out status for any of them.
A fan who holds a US ticket may still prefer Kenshi Yonezu in Mexico City for the larger trip around it. Compare flight times and refundable fares before you buy.
More Big Concerts Around the Same Time
Kenshi Yonezu in Mexico City is followed by Pitbull at the same arena on Wednesday 17 February 2027, eight days later. Read our guide: <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/pitbull-in-mexico-city-palacio-de-los-deportes-17-february-2027-tickets-2026/”>Pitbull in Mexico City on 17 February 2027</a>.
U2 plays Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City on 23 and 26 February 2027, two big stadium nights in the same month. Read our guide: <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/u2-mexico-city-concerts-2027-guide-2026/”>U2 in Mexico City</a>.
Two more Mexico City shows have guides. Compare <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/fuerza-regida-mexico-city-2027/”>Fuerza Regida</a> and <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/nickelback-mexico-city-concert-tickets-2026/”>Nickelback</a>.
These guides use the same format as this one, so you can compare dates, ticket sellers and safety advice. A fan with a long trip in mind can combine two shows in one visit.
What Is Not Confirmed Yet
For Kenshi Yonezu in Mexico City, the start time, the gate time, the set length and any support act have not been published. The OCESA page and the artist’s tour list confirm the date, the city and the venue, and the schedule will come from the promoter.
Ticket prices, sector names, booking fees and the sale opening time are not confirmed, because the Ticketmaster México checkout was not readable. We also found no published age rules, bag rules or transport plan for this night.
We will refresh this Kenshi Yonezu in Mexico City guide when OCESA or the arena publishes them. Check the OCESA event page first, because it is the official source.
More: Mexico news in English, every day from The Rio Times.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Kenshi Yonezu’s concert in Mexico City?
Kenshi Yonezu plays Mexico City on Tuesday 9 February 2027 at the Palacio de los Deportes. The start time has not been published, so check the OCESA event page.
Where do I buy Kenshi Yonezu tickets for Mexico City?
Ticketmaster México sells the tickets, linked from the OCESA event page. The opening time of the sale is not confirmed.
How much do Kenshi Yonezu tickets in Mexico City cost in US dollars?
Prices are not confirmed yet, because the OCESA page lists none. Check the Ticketmaster México seat map when the sale opens.
Does Kenshi Yonezu play the United States in 2027?
Yes, the artist’s tour list shows Oakland on 4 February, Los Angeles on 6 February and Newark on 12 February 2027. Toronto follows on 14 February.
Sources: OCESA, Kenshi Yonezu: Ghost World Tour event page (Tuesday 9 February 2027, Palacio de los Deportes, Ticketmaster México links), accessed 29 October 2026; Kenshi Yonezu official tour page, 2026-2027 World Tour / Ghost (all 15 dates, including Oakland, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Newark, Toronto), accessed 29 October 2026; Palacio de los Deportes, official site (location, metro, Metrobús, parking, box offices), accessed 29 October 2026; US State Department, Mexico travel advisory (Mexico City level, taxi and night-travel guidance), read 29 October 2026; check again before travel.
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