Emilia is the new global sensation of Argentine pop, and her successful stop in Mexico confirms the rapid rise of her popularity. In less than a year, the singer-songwriter went from performing in mid-sized theaters to conquering major venues like the iconic Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City. On Sunday (Aug. 31), she took the stage there to close the Latin American leg of her Emilia Tour 2025.
Her show at the so-called “Coloso de Reforma” turned into an electrifying evening full of dance, sparkle and glamour. It was a moment of deep and special connection between the performer and the 8,500 attendees, according to figures from OCESA, the majority of whom were women in their 20s. Some even went the extra mile by mimicking her outfits with shiny clothing, hats, and boots.
The urban pop of the artist born in Nogoyá, Argentina, filled the venue on the touristy Avenida Paseo de la Reforma with songs like “Exclusive.mp3,” “IConic.mp3,” “Facts.mp3,” “cuatro veinte,” “Jagger.mp3,” “Jet_Set.mp3,” “Ojitos_Verdes.mp3” and “Mi otra mitad.” These tracks had the loving audience dancing and singing along, making Emilia feel right at home.
The show transitioned from the energy of her most popular pop songs to heartfelt ballads and emotional personal moments that brought the singer to the verge of tears. It then erupted into a lively dance sequence with the rhythm of cumbia, paying tribute to her roots.
Emilia’s tour continues in L.A. with two consecutive concerts at The Wiltern theater on Wednesday and Thursday (Sep. 3-4), and concludes in New York this weekend with two shows at the Brooklyn Paramount on Saturday and Sunday (Sep. 6-7).
Here are five standout moments from Emilia’s debut on Aug. 31 at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City.
The cumbia fervor among Mexicans and Argentines was sealed with the performance of “Perdonarte, ¿Para Qué?” (meaning “Forgive You, What For?”) — her collaboration with Los Ángeles Azules — which got everyone dancing and sparked a massive singalong.
Emilia’s connection with her fans is very authentic and honest. She knows this and honors it by allowing herself to be pampered with every gesture, word, gift and detail they offer her. During the evening, she received several gifts, including a small doll knitted with yarn and a white sweatshirt with a picture of her dog Roma and the word “Princesses,” which she wore to sing “Guerrero.”
From the start of the show, the audience was immersed in a party dedicated to the vibe of the 2000s, with video games, computer animations and costumes that included glitter, silver mini-shorts, platform shoes and colorful makeup. Emilia wore different outfits throughout the night, and in one segment she invited a group of fans who imitated her with some of her looks onto the stage.
One of the most emotional moments of the night came with “Guerrero” (meaning “Warrior”), the last track on her 2023 album .MP3. It’s a song she wrote in honor of her father, Pedro Mernes, who fought a tough battle against cancer. “It’s so hard for me, and I hope this song can embrace all the people who are going through a battle,” she said, visibly moved. “A big hug to all the warriors, I love you.”
Emilia did not hide her excitement about her debut at the Auditorio Nacional, one of the most important venues in Latin America. “It’s so amazing to be here, seriously, I still can’t believe it! Look how far you’ve brought me, to theAuditorio Nacional!,” said the Argentine singer. “Thank you so much, it’s a dream come true, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much.” The audience responded with shouts of support: “Yes, we did it, yes, we did it!”
The singer admitted that it might take her days or months to digest what happened that night on that legendary stage. In those moments of honesty where she opened her heart to her fans, Emilia said that “La Balada,” a song from her 2022 debut album ¿Tú Crees En Mí?, was very important to her and asked them to accompany her with the light from their cell phones.
“I wrote this song for someone who tried to make me believe that I would never achieve anything, and I almost believed them,” the artist explained.
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