Stray dog finds its way into Shakira’s show in Bishkek, goes viral

Published October 19, 2026 11:33

Daniil Devyatkin

Daniil Devyatkin

Senior LifeStyle Journalist d.devyatkin@kursiv.media
Tanat Kozhmanov

Tanat Kozhmanov

Senior Editor t.kozhmanov@kursiv.media
Photo: threads.com/@saadatkka, photo editor: Dastan Shanay

Shakira, a global pop star from Colombia, held her first-ever concert in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. One of the interesting stories surrounding the show involved a stray dog sneaking into a restricted area without a ticket. The story of this four-legged Shakira fan quickly went viral, capturing the hearts of thousands online.

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The dog slipped into the crowd before the concert even began. It bypassed the barriers and ran toward the stage alongside other concertgoers. People spotted the animal at the venue, and videos of it quickly went viral on social media.

Users on Threads joked that the dog came to the concert on purpose — and even managed to get in without a ticket. Some suggested naming the dog «Shakira,» while others admitted they were envious of the four-legged fan.

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On Oct. 18, Shakira performed in Central Asia for the first time. The concert took place at Bishkek Arena as part of her «Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran» world tour. Upon her arrival, representatives of the Kyrgyz presidential administration and the concert organizers welcomed the singer at Manas International Airport.

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