Pitbull performs at the United Center in Chicago on Nov. 1, 2023.
Shows don’t get much bigger than this! International superstars Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin joined forces for the epic party dubbed The Trilogy Tour, which stopped by the United Center on Nov. 1.
The Wednesday evening extravaganza – the first of two nights in Chicago – had everything fans were looking for in a live music experience. From the body-moving music of Martin’s opening set to the confetti showers during Iglesias’ performance to Pitbull‘s show-closing spectacular, the entire event was a fun-filled celebration of Latin Pop.
“It’s good to be in Chicago, Chi-Town, Windy City. There’s one thing I know about Chicago from every time that I’ve been here before, you love to have a good time. So, when I say who came to party, y’all say we came to party,” said Pitbull, inspiring a venue-wide call and response that perfectly led into “Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor).”
He later expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to share the stage with Martin and Iglesias saying he felt a certain responsibility to deliver on the promise of such an extraordinary lineup.
“I think it’s my responsibility, my obligation to give you all a good motherfucking time tonight. So we came here for one reason and one reason only to get off the chain, off the glass, off the flip, off the rim, turned up, get lit, bottom line have a good motherfucking time tonight,” he said.
With an arsenal of hits including “Don’t Stop the Party,” “Hotel Room Service” and “International Love” – and backed by the most talented dancers in the business, The Most Bad Ones – it was impossible to have anything but a good time.
Enrique Iglesias performs at the United Center in Chicago on Nov. 1, 2023.
Iglesias’ set was geared toward the lovers in the crowd. Opening with “Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You)” and “Be With You,” it wasn’t long before women were throwing intimate articles of clothing onto the stage. “Duele el corazón” and “Bailamos” soon followed before the singer and his band made their way out to a small stage in the back of the venue to give up-close serenades of “Loco” and “Me pasé.”
“This is for you guys,” said Iglesias introducing “Hero” from the main stage. “I wrote it from the bottom of my heart. Sing it from the bottom of your heart.”
“Escape,” “I Like It” and “Bailando” were further highlights of his set.
Ricky Martin performs at the United Center in Chicago on Nov. 1, 2023.
With his charming stage presence and catalog of hits, Martin was the perfect performer to kick-off the Trilogy Tour party at the top of the night. Flanked by talented dancers and backed by an incredible band, he shared such fan favorites as “María,” “Shake Your Bon-Bon” and “She Bangs.” “Livin’ la Vida Loca” – complete with a Chicago shout-out – and “The Cup of Life” closed out the high-energy set.
Martin ended by saying, “Thank you so much. I love you.”
From the decibel levels of the cheers in the United Center all night long, it’s clear Chicago fans loved everything about The Trilogy Tour.
Check out photos from Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin’s Nov. 1 performance in Chicago below and click here to pick-up tickets to future tour dates. A full list of upcoming events at the United Center can be found at Unitedcenter.com.
(Photos by Laurie Fanelli)
