Juan Gabriel “returns” to the Zócalo and for free: they will screen the Fine Arts concert

The concert is iconic, since it made Divo de Juárez the first singer-songwriter of Mexican popular music to sing on the stage of the Palace of Fine Arts with the National Symphony Orchestra.

Mexico City, October 22 (However).- Juan Gabriel appeared in Fine Arts for the first time in 1990, an unforgettable moment for the Mexican artist and his followers. Now, Netflix and the Government of Mexico City, through the local Ministry of Culture, will relive that emotion with the screening of the concert in the Zócalo.

Shots never seen before

During his first concert at the Palace of Fine Arts, the Divo de Juárez was accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra.

This screening will include never-before-seen shots from Divo de Juárez’s own personal archive, which are also part of the documentary series. Juan Gabriel: I must, I can and I wantdirected by María José Cuevas that will be available on Netflix starting October 30.

Never before seen photographic material of Juan Gabriel will also be available, starting on October 27 at the Bellas Artes metro station, and on Thursday the 30th at the Ángel de la Independencia and the Fuente de la Diana Cazadora.

A documentary series

Juan Gabriel: I must, I can and I want will be available only on Netflix on October 30. This documentary series will provide unprecedented access to Juan Gabriel’s personal archives, including videos filmed by himself. It is made up of 4 episodes that offer an intimate and revealing look at Alberto Aguilera Valadez, the man behind the Mexican musical idol and author of thousands of songs,

Juan Gabriel’s iconic first concert in Bellas Artes arrives at the capital’s Zócalo.

Relive that historic night in 1990, when Juan Gabriel made history by performing for the first time at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra.… pic.twitter.com/NQi6mWeXrN

— Secretary of Culture of Mexico City (@CulturaCiudadMx) October 21, 2025

When, where and how much?

Juan Gabriel’s concert will be presented in the capital’s Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución S/N, Centro Historico, Centro, Alcaldía Cuauhtémoc, CP 06000, Mexico City) next Saturday, November 8 at 8 pm. The best thing is that entry is free of charge.