Dua Lipa Concludes Tour with a Selena Quintanilla Cover—Here's a Recap of Her Latin American Tributes

Dua Lipa has officially wrapped up her globe-spanning "Future Nostalgia" arena tour, concluding a journey that took her from Southeast Asia to Australia, Europe, the United States, and finally Latin America. The tour's finale in Mexico City featured dazzling gold outfits, emotional moments, and a series of unique musical tributes.

Throughout her tour, Lipa combined her chart-topping hits with covers of iconic local artists, creating a distinctive homage to each citys music scene. Highlights included her rendition of Lordes "Royals" in New Zealand, a joint performance with Charli XCX in London, and channeling Enrique Iglesias in Madrid, often singing in languages she had learned specifically for the shows.

Reflecting on the process, Lipa told Variety, I practice all day, repeating them over and over. I spend time reading lyrics as I listen, trying to memorize every word. Then I just trust myself to deliver it. Her dedication was especially visible in Latin America, where she performed fluently in Spanish and Portuguese.

Latin American Tributes

Soda Stereo

On November 7, in Buenos Aires, Lipa opened her Argentina leg with a cover of De Msica Ligera as a tribute to the 90s Argentine rock band Soda Stereo.

Miranda!

During her second Argentine show, she performed Tu Misterioso Alguien, originally by Miranda!, who shared the video praising Lipa's rendition as a dream version of the song.

Mon Laferte

In Santiago on November 11, Lipa covered Chilean singer Mon Lafertes Tu Falta de Querer. Laferte revealed she had initially been invited to perform alongside Lipa but was unable to attend due to the Latin Grammys.

La Ley

The following night, Lipa performed El Duelo, a 1995 classic by Chilean rock band La Ley.

Carlinhos Brown and Caetano Veloso

In Brazil, Lipa shared the stage with Carlinhos Brown for a rendition of Magalenha, and later, Veloso joined them for his song Margarida Perfumada. Both artists praised the collaboration, highlighting Lipas generosity and artistry.

Srgio Mendes and Brasil '66

In Rio de Janeiro on November 22, she honored Srgio Mendes and Brasil '66 with a performance of their 1966 hit Mas Que Nada, the first Portuguese-language song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Mauricio Mesones & Los Hijos del Sol

For her debut show in Lima, Lipa performed a duet with Peruvian cumbia musician Mauricio Mesones of Cariito, originally by Los Hijos del Sol.

Shakira

In Bogot on November 28, Lipa paid tribute to Shakira by performing Antologa. Shakira shared her admiration for the cover, celebrating the connection music creates across continents.

Consuelito Velzquez

In Mexico City, Lipa performed the classic bolero Bsame Mucho by Consuelito Velzquez, highlighting the songs enduring global impact and sharing its romantic backstory.

Man

The next evening, she brought out Mans Fher Olvera for a performance of the rock bands 1992 hit Oye Mi Amor, delighting fans in Mexico City.

Selena Quintanilla

For the tours grand finale, Lipa honored Selena Quintanilla with Amor Prohibido. She explained that the song resonated deeply with her, reflecting a sense of belonging to multiple cultures, much like her own Albanian-English identity and Selenas Mexican-American heritage.

Author: Lucas Grant