Harry Styles, the former One Direction member turned solo artist, has performed in Mexico several times over the years. Most recently, Styles performed two shows in Mexico City in November 2022 as part of his “Love On Tour” world tour. However, Styles has a history of performing in Mexico dating back to his One Direction days.
When Did One Direction Perform in Mexico?
One Direction, the massively popular boy band that Styles was a part of from 2010 to 2016, performed in Mexico multiple times during the height of their success. Here is an overview of One Direction’s concert history in Mexico:
Date | City | Venue |
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April 27, 2012 | Mexico City | Palacio de los Deportes |
June 9, 2013 | Monterrey | Arena Monterrey |
June 11, 2013 | Mexico City | Palacio de los Deportes |
So in total, One Direction performed 3 concerts in Mexico while active between 2010 and 2016. Two shows were in Mexico City, and one was in Monterrey. As one of the five members of 1D, Harry Styles participated in all three of these shows.
Highlight’s from One Direction’s 2013 Mexico City Show
One Direction’s 2013 show at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City was part of their massive “Take Me Home Tour” in support of their 2012 album Take Me Home. The June 11, 2013 show was a huge spectacle that highlighted just how massive One Direction had become globally.
Some highlights of the concert:
- One Direction performed several of their biggest hits at the time like “What Makes You Beautiful,” “Live While We’re Young,” and “One Thing”
- The crowd of over 20,000 fans was one of the loudest of the tour
- Each member got solo time to interact with the fans
- Harry Styles spoke some Spanish phrases during the concert
- One Direction covered Robbie Williams’ hit “Angel”
The 2013 Mexico City show remains one of One Direction’s most memorable concerts to date. You can find clips from it on YouTube to get a glimpse of Harry Styles performing in Mexico as part of 1D.
Harry Styles Love On Tour Dates in Mexico
In his solo career, Harry Styles has returned to Mexico a couple times to perform for his loyal fans. His 2022 “Love On Tour” stops in Mexico City gave Mexican fans the chance to see Styles’ new solo material live.
Here are the details on Harry Styles’ “Love On Tour” shows in Mexico:
Date | City | Venue |
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November 25, 2022 | Mexico City | Foro Sol |
November 26, 2022 | Mexico City | Foro Sol |
Styles played two consecutive nights at Foro Sol in Mexico City in November 2022. For these shows, he drew over 60,000 fans in total to witness his choreographed, theatrical concert featuring solo hits like “Adore You” and “Watermelon Sugar” as well as One Direction classics.
Setlist for Mexico City Shows
For his two 2022 shows in Mexico City, Harry Styles performed a 26-song setlist:
Song |
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Daydreaming |
Golden |
Adore You |
Daylight |
Keep Driving |
Matilda |
Lights Up |
Canyon Moon |
Treat People With Kindness |
What Makes You Beautiful |
Late Night Talking |
Love of My Life |
Sign of the Times |
She |
Watermelon Sugar |
Medicine |
Boyfriends |
Kiwi |
As It Was |
Covers |
Love On Tour |
Carolina |
The setlist included Styles’ entire sophomore album Fine Line, choice cuts from his self-titled debut, and several One Direction hits. The cover songs he performed changed each night.
Why Mexico is an Important Market for Harry Styles
It’s clear Mexico is a key market for Harry Styles as he has made sure to perform there during all eras of his career. There are a few reasons why Mexico is such an important stop on Styles’ tours:
- Mexico City is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. Its massive population ensures big touring crowds.
- Mexican fans have supported Styles strongly whether solo or with 1D. They represent a core fanbase.
- Geographic proximity makes Mexico a convenient tour stop when routing a North American tour.
- Mexico’s music market is one of the 15 largest globally thanks to its big population.
Styles has clearly built a strong connection with Mexican fans over the years. Expect him to continue returning to perform in Mexico for future tours as his stardom shows no signs of fading.
What’s Next for Harry Styles?
Coming off his successful 2022 Love On Tour, what does the future hold for Harry Styles? Here is what fans can expect from the pop star in 2023 and beyond:
- New album – Styles will release his 3rd solo album, following up 2019’s Fine Line. It is expected out late 2023.
- Touring – A world tour will follow in support of the new album. Expect lots of shows in the Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia.
- Film projects – Styles will star in the films My Policeman and Don’t Worry Darling in 2023.
- Potential 1D reunion – Rumors of a 2025 One Direction reunion continue to swirl.
At only 28 years old, Styles is just reaching global superstardom. His powerful fanbase and knack for evolving his artistry point to him being an A-lister for years to come. Mexico will surely remain a key part of Harry Styles’ touring strategy moving forward.
Conclusion
Harry Styles has had a special relationship with Mexico dating back to his One Direction days. Massive crowds in Mexico City saw him perform with 1D three times between 2012 and 2013. As a solo artist, Styles has returned to Mexico multiple times as a headliner, most recently selling out two nights at Foro Sol in November 2022.
With a massive global fanbase, Mexico represents an important market for Styles and any major pop star thanks to its large population and strong music industry. Given his continual popularity amongst Mexican fans, expect Harry Styles to keep Mexico a regular tour stop as his career progresses. His days of performing in Mexico are clearly far from over.