Foro Sol will change its name: when will it be announced and which artists will debut it

In recent years, Mexico City has hosted a large number of international events and concerts, many of which were held in the so-called Seoul Forum.

On the stage of the mayor's huge office Iztcalco Bands and soloists showcased their influences on Mexican audiences in the past three decades, such as the Rolling Stones, Depeche Mode, Paul McCartney, RBD, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Juan Gabriel and Taylor Swift.

However, at the beginning of 2024, the venue announced this will stop their activities Events to make way for the remodel have been taking place for several months, with concerts by South Korean band TWICE on February 2 and 3 being the last occasions the property opened its doors.

This news came as a surprise to music lovers and party lovers who will remain without attendance for several months without the venue. Of international standing, but also particularly well received because The facilities have not undergone any change Or adaptation since its opening in November 1993.

It should be noted that Foro Sol was born as the “home” of the Mexican Red Devils, of the Mexican Baseball League, but soon after it became an ideal space for Offers Musical thanks for Paul McCartney's arrival in Mexico.

Ocesa CEO Alejandro Soberon said at the time that he had been banned from attending the Azteca Stadium, so had to make arrangements for the Beatles to appear at the stadium, which seats about 65,000 people. However, Madonna finally used the venue for three of her dates Banati Show World Tour.

While the renovations were taking place, artists and festivals who originally planned to perform at Foro Sol through 2024 were forced to rent other venues at CDMX. This is the case of the Vive Latino, which took place last March at turn four of the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

After months of speculation, it was revealed that the past Friday 12 April OCESA and GNP Seguros signed a contract that was acquired by the financial company All rights to the place name.

Not only will Foro Sol launch new facilities next August when the Colombian singer performs FayedAfter its redesign, it will also have a new name that will be announced soon.

The Mexican Stock Exchange confirmed this news through a statement, making it official that the place will have a different name.

The insurance company Grupo Nacional Provincial (GNP), owned by Grupo BAL, has secured a “property naming rights” contract with the entertainment center operator (Ocesa), so they will be able to name the former Foro Sol with a new name in line with your marketing plan.

There is still no official knowledge of the name that will be chosen for the place and the Mexican Stock Exchange. He did not clarify when the new name might be revealedWhich means an important change, as the place has been operating under the Foro Sol name for more than three decades.

In January of 2024, it had already been revealed that the sponsors of the venue had changed, so the networks started speculating about a new name, which was “GNB Stadium“The popular version that should be clarified is just a rumour.

For now, we'll have to wait to find out the new designation for the venue, which will open its doors again this August after months of remodeling and alleged physical expansion.

After actions FayedThe Mexican band is scheduled for next August 20 and 21 Caifanes He will give his first Displays at the remodeled venue on August 31. After that, the California band Metallica It will be performed in the renovated venue on September 20, 22, 27 and 29.