Remembering Bad Bunny's First Miami Concert

Can’t make it to Benito's historic Puerto Rico residency? Relive his first headlining concert in the 305.

July 21, 2025

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Bad Bunny performing his first headlining show in Miami, back in 2019. Photo by George Martinez.

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Before selling out stadiums worldwide and pulling off a historic 30-night residency in Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny was already making waves in Miami. The Puerto Rican superstar's first headlining concert in the Magic City occurred on March 14, 2019, marking the first U.S. stop of his X100PRE Tour.

Fast-forward to today: Benito is back on his home turf, launching No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí, an unprecedented concert series from June 11 to September 14 at San Juan's iconic Coliseo. The 30-show run is expected to bring a staggering $186 million to Puerto Rico's economy, creating 3,600 jobs and booking more than 30,000 hotel nights. Every show is sold out, with tickets only available on resale sites. Given the quick two-and-a-half-hour flight from MIA to SJU, many Miami fans are heading to the island to catch the spectacle in person.

But for those who are feeling FOMO over not hearing Benito's new tracks live in the 305, here's a throwback to hold you over: a fan-shot clip from his very first headlining concert in Miami at the then-American Airlines Arena. It was part of the X100PRE Tour supporting his debut studio album, which included collabs with Diplo, Ricky Martin, and Drake, and spawned hits like "Estamos Bien," "Mía," and "Caro." The album debuted at No. 29 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top Latin Albums and Latin Rhythm Albums charts.

Bad Bunny didn't just play one Miami date; he doubled down with back-to-back sold-out shows on March 14 and 16, each packing over 18,000 fans into the arena.

Below is the full setlist from the night. In the New Times archives, you can even find a slideshow of pictures from that night. Were you there?

Setlist

1. Ni Bien Ni Mal
2. ¿Quién Tú Eres?
3. Diles
4. No Te Hagas
5. Caile
6. Me Mata
7. Tú No Metes Cabra
8. Pa Ti
9. Tú No Vive Así (Arcángel cover)
10. Soy Peor
11. Si Tu Novio Te Deja Sola (Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin song)
12. Solita
13. Sensualidad
14. Caro
15. Tenemos Que Hablar
16. Dime Si Te Acuerdas
17. Vuelve (Daddy Yankee & Bad Bunny song)
18. Amorfoda
19. Si Estuviésemos Juntos
20. Solo de Mí
21. Te Boté
22. Dura (Daddy Yankee cover)
23. Mayores (Becky G cover)
24. MIA
25. Cuando Perriabas
26. I Like It (Cardi B cover)
27. La Romana
28. Como Antes
29. Krippy Kush (Farruko cover)
30. Chambea
31. Estamos Bien

Florencia Franceschetti, professionally known as Flor Frances, is the Music Editor at Miami New Times. An award-winning journalist and radio host with over 15 years of experience, she has contributed to outlets such as Bandcamp Daily, the Miami Herald, and Artburst. She is also the founder and former editor of the local publication Too Much Love. Her work focuses on documenting and amplifying cultural and artistic expressions within the music and art communities.

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