Chappell Roan Brings the House Down with Debut in Mexico, Despite Being 'Too Embarrassed' to Speak Spanish
Pop sensation Chappell Roan kicked off her debut performance at the Corona Capital festival in Mexico City on Saturday night, wowing the crowd of 75,000 with her signature synth-pop hits. But what's less well-known is that the 27-year-old singer-songwriter had been secretly learning Spanish to honor the occasion.
"I'm on day 55 of my Duolingo for Spanish," Roan revealed in a candid moment before taking the stage, "and I practiced saying that sentence in Spanish, and I'm too embarrassed to try and speak it." Her fans quickly responded with cheers and chants of "¡Sí se puede!" (Yes, we can!) as she performed her hit song "Coffee."
Despite being nervous about performing in Mexico for the first time, Roan's energy was infectious, and she commanded the stage like a queen. Her fairytale gothic aesthetic and theatrical performance reached new heights when she paid homage to Mexico's Día de Muertos celebration.
"I wanted to be a screaming banshee, and so I was like, Il’l be scary cause I feel like Mexico City can handle it," Roan said, referencing her Irish folklore-inspired outfit. Her fans were in awe, singing along to every word of her hits, including "Pink Pony Club" and "Good Luck, Babe."
Roan's performance was met with widespread acclaim, and her fans expressed their gratitude for her visit. The singer is set to visit other Latin American countries in 2026, and her popularity continues to soar.
As she wrapped up the first day of the Corona Capital festival, Roan left a lasting impression on her audience. Her bravery in speaking Spanish, no matter how small the step, was just one aspect of her electrifying performance that will be remembered for a long time.
Pop sensation Chappell Roan kicked off her debut performance at the Corona Capital festival in Mexico City on Saturday night, wowing the crowd of 75,000 with her signature synth-pop hits. But what's less well-known is that the 27-year-old singer-songwriter had been secretly learning Spanish to honor the occasion.
"I'm on day 55 of my Duolingo for Spanish," Roan revealed in a candid moment before taking the stage, "and I practiced saying that sentence in Spanish, and I'm too embarrassed to try and speak it." Her fans quickly responded with cheers and chants of "¡Sí se puede!" (Yes, we can!) as she performed her hit song "Coffee."
Despite being nervous about performing in Mexico for the first time, Roan's energy was infectious, and she commanded the stage like a queen. Her fairytale gothic aesthetic and theatrical performance reached new heights when she paid homage to Mexico's Día de Muertos celebration.
"I wanted to be a screaming banshee, and so I was like, Il’l be scary cause I feel like Mexico City can handle it," Roan said, referencing her Irish folklore-inspired outfit. Her fans were in awe, singing along to every word of her hits, including "Pink Pony Club" and "Good Luck, Babe."
Roan's performance was met with widespread acclaim, and her fans expressed their gratitude for her visit. The singer is set to visit other Latin American countries in 2026, and her popularity continues to soar.
As she wrapped up the first day of the Corona Capital festival, Roan left a lasting impression on her audience. Her bravery in speaking Spanish, no matter how small the step, was just one aspect of her electrifying performance that will be remembered for a long time.
I must say Chappell Roan's decision to learn Spanish prior to her debut in Mexico City is truly admirable 
not only did it show her respect for the audience and culture, but also a testament to her humility and willingness to take risks as an artist. Her nervousness about speaking Spanish was palpable, yet she still managed to command the stage with confidence 
. It's this vulnerability that made her performance even more relatable and endearing to her fans 
. And let's not forget that fairy tale gothic aesthetic 
- it added a touch of magic to her overall experience, don't you think? 
I love how she went all out on her debut performance and still managed to show her respect for the culture by learning Spanish 
Duolingo for life, girl! 
And honestly, who wouldn't want to scream "¡Sí se puede!" along with their fave artist? 
What I admire most is how she didn't let her nervousness hold her back and instead used it as fuel for an epic performance. That's what being brave and passionate about your craft is all about 
️ She totally killed it on stage and proved that she's more than just a talented singer - she's also super brave 
. And can we talk about that outfit? 
That fairytale gothic vibe is EVERYTHING 
. Roan's authenticity and energy are what make her performances truly unforgettable 
. I'm so excited to see where she goes from here - with a tour of Latin American countries, no less! 
Can't wait to see more of this talented artist's growth 
and honestly, it's kinda refreshing to see an artist acknowledge their nerves and just go with it 
. her energy was so infectious, it's no wonder the crowd was singing along to every word 
. and can we talk about that outfit tho? 
it was totally on point and added this whole other level of depth to her performance 
.
I'm so hyped for her to perform in other Latin American countries next year - I hope she'll bring even more magic to the stage 
and i gotta respect that she was willing to push herself to learn spanish just for the occasion. 55 days of duolingo is no joke 
and it's awesome that her fans were so supportive. now i'm excited to see what she'll do next 
. The way she paid homage to Mexico's Día de Muertos celebration was just magical 
! And can we talk about how awesome it is that she's using her platform to spread positivity and inclusivity? 
We need more people like Chappell Roan who are unapologetically themselves and inspiring others to do the same 
. it's these small moments that show us she's human too, not just this amazing pop star 
what really gets me is how humble she stays about not being fluent yet, still willing to take that risk for her fans 
. It's amazing how music can break down barriers and bring people together! She's not only slaying the stage with her sick beats but also showing us that even when we're scared or feel like failing, we can still crush it 
. And, obvs, her fairytale gothic aesthetic is EVERYTHING 
. Can't wait to see what she does next! 
. It's so sweet how she learned the language just for this moment, and her fans were totally cool with it 
Gothic queen vibes for life 
The way she referenced Mexico's Día de Muertos celebration was a genius move, too - it really added to her overall vibe. But what I love most is how humble she seems despite being this huge pop sensation. She's still learning Spanish and getting nervous on stage... yeah, girl, we can all relate to that 
I am literally still reeling from Chappell Roans debut performance in Mexico City!!! 
like, I know it can be tough to put yourself out there but Chappell totally killed it 
, even if she was too embarrassed to try and speak it 
.
. 55 days on Duolingo isn't nothing, fam! 
I'm surprised she wasn't more fluent, considering it's Mexico and all 
. Her energy was lit 
she's literally just being herself and killing it at the same time 
anyway can't wait to see what she does next, more latin american dates pls