Dua Lipa opened the final stretch of her Radical Optimism Tour with a heartfelt tribute to Mexico. On Monday, December 1, the pop superstar performed the first of three sold-out shows in Mexico City and surprised fans with a tender cover of the timeless bolero “Bésame Mucho.” Sung entirely in Spanish, the rendition showcased Dua’s warm, sultry tone as she leaned into an arrangement inspired by Luis Miguel’s beloved orchestral version.
“Bésame Mucho,” written in 1940 by Mexican composer Consuelo Velázquez when she was only 16, remains one of the most iconic songs in Latin American music history. Its lyrics—filled with longing, desire, and fear of separation—have been interpreted by generations of artists across genres. By choosing the song for her Mexico City debut, Dua celebrated a national treasure while reinforcing her commitment to connecting with local audiences through language and culture.
The moment also continued a growing tradition on the Radical Optimism Tour. Dua has incorporated regional classics into her setlist in every country she has visited, creating some of the tour’s most memorable moments. In Colombia, she delivered an emotional acoustic cover of Shakira’s “Antología,” earning a public thank-you from the global icon. In Chile, she captivated audiences with Mon Laferte’s “Tu Falta de Querer” and La Ley’s “El Duelo.” She later joined Mauricio Mesones in Peru for a spirited performance of “Cariñito.”
Her effort is more than a gesture. Dua recently shared that she is studying Spanish at an advanced level after passing her GCSE exam—a detail fans often point to when praising her pronunciation and vocal precision.
As she heads into the final Mexico City dates on December 3 and December 5, Dua closes the Radical Optimism era on a high note, with two more surprise covers expected in the final concerts.
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