Shakira has announced a concert at the Great Pyramids of Giza – her first performance in Egypt in almost 20 years.
The Colombian pop icon will perform against the backdrop of the pyramids on November 28, in a show presented by Venture Lifestyle. Tickets and further information are available here.
The concert will mark a return to a setting that holds particular significance for Shakira, who previously performed at the Pyramids in 2007 during her ‘Oral Fixation’ tour.
In anticipation of the show, Shakira said: “I’m very happy to be performing in Egypt, at the Pyramids of Giza. I love you all.”
The Great Pyramids of Giza are the only surviving wonder of the ancient world, and have increasingly been used as a setting for international live events with major music stars in recent years.
Shakira is also set to perform at the first ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The 11-minute show, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, will also feature Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus and characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets. It will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is seeking to raise $100million to expand children’s access to education and football around the world.
