U2 Invited to Perform Free Concert at Mexico City’s Zócalo: ‘We Love the City’

The legendary Irish rock band U2 is back in Mexico City, this time to film the visual accompaniment for their upcoming single, “Street of Dreams.” Their presence has sparked significant excitement, culminating in an official invitation from Mexico City’s Head of Government, Clara Brugada, for the quartet to headline a massive concert at the historic Zócalo.

On Tuesday, May 13, Brugada met with the band during their production in the city’s Historic Center. As captured in a video shared on her social media platforms, Brugada formally presented the invitation to Bono, the band’s frontman, while the group was on set.

“This is a formal invitation for you to perform in our magnificent square, the Zócalo,” Brugada expressed in the video. “You are truly welcome, and we would be honored to host you.”

During the exchange, Bono shared his enthusiasm for the prospect of returning to Mexico, revealing that the band has been discussing the possibility of launching their next world tour in the city—a destination that remains deeply meaningful to him, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.

“We are currently exploring that possibility,” Bono noted. “In our wildest dreams, starting our tour here would be the perfect beginning. We absolutely adore this city.”

The Zócalo, or Plaza de la Constitución, stands as a premier venue for historic and cultural events. It is recognized as the world’s second-largest public square, recently hosting massive crowds, including a record-breaking 400,000 fans for a Shakira concert in March.

The meeting at the Casino Metropolitano also featured a warm cultural exchange, where the government officials gifted each band member a model of an axolotl, an amphibian endemic to the region. Reflecting on the encounter, Brugada later wrote online: “Welcoming U2 to our capital is a tribute to the power of music and the deep connections we share. We are a city that resonates with the world, vibrant and woven with stories that travel from the stage to our streets.”

The band’s visit coincided with the second day of filming for “Street of Dreams,” which is slated to appear on their forthcoming studio album later this year. Notably, the production featured the return of drummer Larry Mullen Jr. to the stage, marking his first public appearance with his bandmates following a period of medical recovery.

U2’s bond with Mexico is long-standing, famously immortalized in their 1997 Popmart concert film. Their last live performance in the capital took place in 2017, when they brought The Joshua Tree tour to the city, providing a moment of unity just weeks after a devastating earthquake.