It feels like yesterday that Bad Bunny announced what felt like an impossible feat: a 30-date residency in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Instead of going on tour to see his fans, he reversed the roles and invited them to explore his home country — a historic and unprecedented move by a Latine artist. Now that it’s officially over, will this spark other artists to follow suit?
Besides Puerto Rico being an attractive Caribbean destination for a summer getaway, the residency’s impact went beyond showing tourists what La Isla del Encanto is all about. For those who didn’t attend the residency, the island — particularly San Juan — was turned into an extension of Benito’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS marketing by locals. It made the experience more wholesome, seeing cafés and restaurants use his album’s likeness to promote their local businesses. And it worked. The residency reportedly had an economic impact of $250 million, per Moody’s Analytics. According to the New York Times, the total economic impact, including purchases outside the show, would bring that number up to $400 million.
And it’s not only Bad Bunny who’s doing it. This upcoming October, Guatemalan singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona will kick off his 23-date home residency at the Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias in Guatemala City. With this in mind, residency shows could be a game-changer for hometown hero type of artists. Whether it’s to follow Bad Bunny’s steps and boost his island’s economy, or to bring in tourism to an iconic venue, the direct financial impact could be something that investors could look into. Residencies have the potential to become the next destination music event, similar to major music festivals.
But who else can pull off a residency run? From El Alfa in the Dominican Republic to Cazzu in Argentina, here are nine Latine artists that we think could have their own residency.
Marco Antonio Solís is one of the few artists who has successfully transcended generations. Take his recent collaboration “Coleccionando Heridas” with Karol G, for example. It allowed his voice to reach a younger audience overall but also those outside of Mexico. His popularity is as current as ever, recently making history with Los Bukis’ historic residency in Las Vegas. But we think he can take it a step further and headline one himself. His on-stage charisma, signature voice, and dance moves that make your tía (and probably your cousin) do a double-take make him one of the most on-demand Latine artists today, and his ongoing tours prove it. Needless to say, we can see him put together a residency in Mexico one day.
Cardi B
Cardi B is finally back with new music and her biggest tour yet. She recently announced her 2026 “Little Miss Drama Tour,” along with releasing her sophomore album, Am I The Drama? The tour will take her to U.S. cities like Las Vegas, San Francisco, Chicago, New York, and Atlanta. But what if she did a residency in a strip club-inspired venue in Atlanta, or at Madison Square Garden in New York City? Stay with us on this one: like Bad Bunny, La Cardi has loyal fans who hype her up everywhere. So what if she did a residency to give back to the communities she grew up in? It would be iconic, to say the least.
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
Have y’all watched CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso’s BAÑO MARÍA show recording in Buenos Aires, Argentina? If not, you’re missing out. It demonstrated the duo’s knack for turning the city’s Movistar Arena into their own universe with top-notch production. If they did it once, they can do it again, taking advantage of their newfound fame post-NPR Tiny Desk to attract visitors this time. Beyond the NPR Tiny Desk performance, the duo has been able to continue to expand their popularity, which makes them a good candidate for a residency in their hometown of Buenos Aires. Is Argentina the next go-to spot to visit?
Karol G
Karol G is in her showgirl era. Not only is she going to make history as the first Latina to perform at the Crazy Horse Paris in France, but she’s also going to break more records as the first Latina headliner at Coachella 2026. Therefore, we can see the Colombian pop star following Bad Bunny’s footsteps and announcing a residency in the future. But unlike Benito, Karol is embracing the showgirl aesthetic, so she has options. Would her potential residency be more fit in hometown Medellín, or would she thrive more at, let’s say, a showgirl-themed concert series in Las Vegas? Honestly, we want both. But she could follow Carin León’s footsteps and have a residency at The Sphere — that would be iconic.
El Alfa
After losing his beloved grandmother, El Alfa announced his retirement. But before officially stepping off the stage, he unveiled tour dates that included the U.S., called “El Último Baile Tour.” The final date is scheduled to be in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 30. However, wouldn’t it be incredible to see the Dominican dembow pioneer perform a final trek of shows in his home? We could envision perrear to hits like “4K,” “La Mamá de la Mamá,” and “ESTE,” while taking a vacation on his Caribbean island. Moreover, imagine Bad Bunny returning the favor and coming out as a special guest for “La Romana” during one of the dates?
Natanael Cano
Mexican corridos tumbados pioneer Natanael Cano is another artist who could potentially bring in loyal fans to his hometown for a residency. Beyond visa issues that don’t allow him to work in the U.S., Sonora, Mexico, has palenque-style venues that would allow Cano to put on a show the way he wants it while also being culturally authentic. And with his loyal collaborators on speed dial, he has the resources to make a residency showcasing what música mexicana is all about — especially in an era where Mexican music is being censored. Who better than the corridos tumbados founder to celebrate this buzzy música mexicana scene?
Maná
There’s a reason why Maná is one of the most popular bands in Latine pop-rock history: they know what their fans want to listen to. Their ’90s hits like “Oye Mi Amor,” “En El Muelle de San Blas,” and “Rayando el Sol” solidified them as one of the greatest pop-rock icons from Mexico — and the same classic songs keep them touring (they’re currently performing their “Vivir Sin Aire Tour” with a setlist full of nostalgic hits). Though they routinely tour in the U.S., how incredible would it be to catch the band in or near their hometown of Guadalajara, Jalisco? We can envision residency itineraries paired with tequila tastings and mariachi sessions, overall offering a glimpse of one of Mexico’s cultural hubs. Auditorio Telmex, anyone?
Cazzu
It’s been almost a year since Cazzu dropped her single “LA CUEVA,” and yet fans are still waiting for a tour to see her live. She even released a new album, Latinaje, without a tour following the news. But now we know why. After her drama with ex-partner Christian Nodal, Cazzu opened up about him allegedly not allowing their daughter to travel outside of her hometown in Argentina. So, what if her fans go to her? Imagine Cazzu making light of the situation and using it to perform and stay close to her daughter Inti? That would be an epic response to Nodal’s restrictions.
Sech
Sech is officially back on his music grind, and we’re here for it. After making an exciting guest appearance during Bad Bunny’s “No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí” residency, we can tell the Panamanian star is more than ready to headline a stage. So what if he takes us to visit Arena Roberto Durán in Panama next? It would make for an epic comeback. Moreover, like El Alfa, maybe Bad Bunny can return the favor and come to Panama for a date. Whatever his next move is, we can’t wait to hear songs like “Volando – Remix,” “Otro Trago,” and “Ignorantes” live. Though he’s already played some U.S. cities this year, we hope he drops more dates in 2026.
