MEXICO · CONCERTS
Key Facts
- The dates Friday 19 February 2027 in Guadalajara; Sunday 21 February 2027 in Monterrey.
- Venues Arena VFG near Guadalajara; the Auditorio Banamex in Monterrey’s Parque Fundidora.
- Tickets Ticketmaster México; card presale 4 November, general sale 5 November at 11 a.m.
- Start times Not published; Mexico is one hour behind New York in February.
- Power Index Mexico ranks 2nd of 14 in The Rio Times Latin America Power Index, with 71.4 points (October 2026 edition).
Pitbull plays Guadalajara on Friday 19 February 2027 and Monterrey on Sunday 21 February, the second and third dates of his Mexican tour. General sale opens on Thursday 5 November at 11 a.m. Mexico time, with a card presale a day earlier.
The Miami rapper is a short flight from many US cities, and both dates suit a long weekend. Our guide to Pitbull in Mexico City covers the first date, on 17 February.
What the I’m Back Tour Is and Why It Matters
Pitbull is the stage name of the Miami rapper Armando Christian Pérez, known for the hits “Give Me Everything” and “Timber”. His current tour is called I’m Back, and OCESA lists all three Mexican dates as new.
The Latin American run opens in São Paulo on 31 January 2027 and reaches Mexico City on 17 February. Our guides cover the other stops, including Pitbull in São Paulo and Pitbull in Santiago and Buenos Aires.
Guadalajara is the capital of Jalisco and the home of mariachi and tequila, so a show night pairs well with a weekend in the old centre. Monterrey is Mexico’s northern industrial city, ringed by mountains and not far from the Texas border.
In Plain English
OCESA is a Mexican concert promoter that runs a page for each show and links to the official ticket seller. Ticketmaster México is the sales site that carries the tickets.
Banamex is a large Mexican bank, and a Banamex card presale is an early sale for holders of its cards. Arena VFG is an indoor arena near Guadalajara, and the Auditorio Banamex is an indoor hall inside Monterrey’s Fundidora Park.
Date, Time and US Eastern Schedule
Pitbull in Guadalajara plays on Friday 19 February 2027, and Pitbull in Monterrey plays on Sunday 21 February. The promoter has not published start times, gate times or support acts for either night.
Mexico no longer uses daylight saving time, so both cities stay on UTC-6 all year. In February the United States is on standard time, so New York is one hour ahead of Guadalajara and Monterrey.
A 9 p.m. start in either city would be 10 p.m. Eastern, 9 p.m. Central and 7 p.m. Pacific. This is only an example, because the real times are not published.
Wait for the official times before you book a late flight home. A Sunday night show in Monterrey also means a Monday morning return, so check your work schedule.
Tickets and Prices
Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster México, which OCESA links on each event page. An early presale opened on Thursday 29 October at 10 a.m. local time, according to the tour announcement.
The Banamex card presale starts on Wednesday 4 November at 11 a.m. General sale starts on Thursday 5 November at 11 a.m. Mexico time, which is noon Eastern.No ticket prices have been published for Guadalajara or Monterrey, so this guide quotes none.Check the Ticketmaster México seat map on sale day, because your card converts pesos to dollars at its own rate.Buy only on Ticketmaster México or at an official box office, because street resale can mean fake tickets.Test your foreign card before the sale opens.Age rules, bag rules and purchase limits have not been published.We will add them when OCESA or the venues release them.
Getting There From the United States
Guadalajara and Monterrey both have international airports with flights from US hubs, so most American fans fly in. Check airlines for nonstop options from your city, because schedules can change.
The two cities are far apart, so a fan who wants both nights should fly between them on Saturday 20 February. Compare refundable fares, because the dates are only a day apart and a delay would cost a ticket.
US citizens should check passport and entry rules before booking, because rules for visitors can change. Check travel.state.gov and the Mexican government’s entry page, since this guide does not repeat them.
How to Get to Arena VFG in Guadalajara
Arena VFG stands in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, a municipality south-east of central Guadalajara, on the highway toward Lake Chapala, according to venue listings. We found no metro or rail link to the arena, so plan for a car or a ride-hailing app.
Allow extra time for traffic on the highway, and agree your pick-up point before the show ends because thousands of fans leave at once. Parking prices and a transport plan for the night have not been published.
The US State Department says its own staff may not hail street taxis and must use dispatched vehicles such as app services. A visitor can follow the same rule.
How to Get to Auditorio Banamex in Monterrey
The Auditorio Banamex is inside Parque Fundidora, a large city park built on the grounds of a former steel mill in central Monterrey. The park has several gates and car parks, so check which gate is closest to the hall before you leave.
We could not confirm the best gate, public transport or parking with the venue. Test your route in daylight and agree a meeting point inside the park.
Safety and Tips for US Visitors
The US State Department rates Jalisco, the state of Guadalajara, at Level 3, which means reconsider travel because of crime and kidnapping. It rates Nuevo León, the state of Monterrey, at Level 2, which means exercise increased caution.
The advisory says its own staff may not travel between cities after dark. A fan who plans both shows should fly between the cities and arrive in daylight.
At a crowded venue, 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.
Read the advisory entry for each state before you book, and enroll in the State Department’s free traveler alert program if you want updates. This guide does not repeat the entry rules.
Where to Stay and What It Costs
Our city pages on Guadalajara and Monterrey cover neighborhoods, transport and costs. Pick a hotel in a busy, well-lit area and compare refundable rates once the start times are known.
We found no confirmed hotel or transport prices for February, so we quote none. Hotel prices for 19 and 21 February are not confirmed.
More Big Concerts in Mexico in 2027
Pitbull opens the Mexican run in Mexico City on Wednesday 17 February. Read our guide: Pitbull in Mexico City on 17 February 2027.
Kygo plays Guadalajara on 30 April and Mexico City on 1 May. Read our guide: Kygo Plays Mexico City and Guadalajara.
Niall Horan also plays Mexico City and Guadalajara in 2027. Read our guide: Niall Horan Plays Mexico City and Guadalajara in 2027.
What Is Not Confirmed Yet
Start times, gate times, support acts and ticket prices are not confirmed for either night. Confirm the sale times on the seller page on the day.
The venues’ own pages for addresses, parking and entry rules were not available to us. We also could not confirm whether VIP packages are offered for these two dates.
We will refresh this guide when OCESA or the venues publish 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 Does Pitbull Play Guadalajara and Monterrey?
Pitbull plays Guadalajara on Friday 19 February 2027 at Arena VFG and Monterrey on Sunday 21 February at the Auditorio Banamex. Start times have not been published.
When Do Pitbull Tickets Go on Sale in Mexico?
Ticketmaster México opens the Banamex card presale on Wednesday 4 November at 11 a.m. and general sale on Thursday 5 November at 11 a.m. Mexico time. That is noon Eastern on 5 November.
How Much Do Pitbull Tickets Cost in Mexico?
Prices have not been published for Guadalajara or Monterrey. Check the Ticketmaster México seat map when the sale opens.
Is It Safe for Americans to Attend Concerts in Guadalajara and Monterrey?
The State Department rates Jalisco at Level 3 and Nuevo León at Level 2. Fly in daylight, use dispatched vehicles and read the advisory before you book.
Sources: OCESA press release, Pitbull tour dates, presale and general sale (28 October 2026); OCESA, Pitbull: I’m Back event page (Ticketmaster México links for 17, 19 and 21 February), accessed 30 October 2026; US State Department, Mexico travel advisory (state-by-state levels), travel.state.gov.
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