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Grupo Firme Breaks Record at Mexico City’s GNP Seguros Stadium: 5 Best Moments
Grupo Firme, the Tijuana-based regional Mexican band, set a new record for a regional Mexican act at Mexico City's GNP Seguros Stadium (formerly Foro Sol), reaching 11 performances there since 2022 across two sold-out shows on 17 and 18 July. The milestone caps a resurgent run for the group, who pivoted to touring Latin America and, soon, Europe after visa issues barred them from performing in the United States in 2025.
– Record breaker: the two GNP Seguros Stadium shows brought Grupo Firme's total there to 11 concerts since March 2022, extending their own record. – Part of a bigger run: the dates are part of La Última Peda Tour, which has also visited Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica. – European debut planned: four September dates in Valencia, Málaga, Madrid and Barcelona are already 80% sold out, per manager Isael Gutiérrez. – Guest-packed setlist: around 45 songs featured collaborators including Luis Alfonso Partida "El Yaki", Luis Ángel "El Flaco" and hitmaker Joss Favela. – Standout moment: "El Flaco" led a mass sing-along of "Mi Último Deseo" with more than 60,000 fans in attendance.
In short
- Grupo Firme set a new concert record at Mexico City's GNP Seguros Stadium
- Band pivoted to Latin America/Europe after US visa issues in 2025
- September European tour dates already 80% sold out
Explained simply
Grupo Firme is a regional Mexican band from Tijuana that performs norteño and sierreño music, guitar-based genres deeply rooted in Mexican tradition. The group has built a substantial following across Latin America and amongst Hispanic audiences worldwide, regularly performing at major venues and festivals. This has made them one of the most prominent contemporary acts in regional Mexican music.
GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City is one of the continent's largest entertainment venues, with a capacity exceeding 60,000. Grupo Firme has performed there repeatedly since 2022, reflecting their appeal to Mexican audiences and ability to fill large venues. Multiple performances at the same major venue over a short timespan is uncommon for regional Mexican acts.
Grupo Firme's touring across Latin America and forthcoming European dates stem from visa restrictions that prevented performances in the United States during 2025. Rather than curtailing activity, the band pursued touring in other markets, maintaining momentum and reaching new audiences beyond their traditional strongholds. This geographical shift reflects both the challenges and opportunities facing Mexican acts in the current international environment.
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