What Happened
Figali Arena came alive on May 21 when Colombian singer Ryan Castro delivered a high-octane concert in Panama City, combining reggaeton, dance, and nonstop crowd interaction. The show drew a strong response from the audience from start to finish, turning the venue into one of the city’s biggest nightlife stages for the evening.
Castro arrived in Panama on May 20 through Tocumen International Airport ahead of the performance, underscoring the draw that major urban concerts continue to have in the capital. For local fans, the date added another international name to a growing calendar of live music events centered in Panama City.
Panamanian Talent on Stage
The night also highlighted Panamanian urban music. Kafu Banton joined the bill and got the crowd singing along to favorites such as Vamos a la playa and Ella, while El Roockie lifted the energy with Barrio de Chacales and Martes de Galería. Their appearances gave the concert a distinctly local dimension and connected the Colombian headliner with Panama’s own influential dancehall and reggae-in-Spanish scene.
That mix matters in a market like Panama, where concerts often function as cross-border cultural events. International stars frequently share the stage with local acts, helping draw broader audiences and reinforcing Panama City’s role as a regional stop for Latin urban music tours.
The Setlist and the Sound of the Night
Ryan Castro’s performance leaned on some of his best-known tracks, including El ritmo que nos une, Jordan, La Villa, and Chévere. He also worked in remix versions such as Una Noche en Medellín (Remix) and Ba Ba Bad (Remix), along with songs like Tonot Sanka and Novio No. The selection reflected the current shape of Latin urban music, where party anthems, collaborations, and remix culture drive live shows as much as streaming numbers.
For Panamanian audiences, that formula is familiar. The country has long been a key market for reggaeton and urban acts, with a local fan base that supports both homegrown performers and international names. Events at venues such as Figali also highlight how the capital’s entertainment sector depends on major concerts to attract audiences, generate activity around the city, and keep Panama positioned on the regional touring circuit.
Why It Matters
Beyond the spectacle, the concert is another sign of the strength of live entertainment in Panama City. Large-scale shows at major venues continue to serve as meeting points for fans, artists, and promoters, especially in a market where urban music has a broad following across generations. The presence of Kafu Banton and El Roockie on the same stage with Ryan Castro also reflects the ongoing exchange between Panama’s music legacy and the latest wave of Latin urban hits.
With Panama remaining an attractive stop for international tours, performances like this one help cement the capital’s reputation as a reliable destination for major acts in Central America. For fans, the night at Figali offered exactly what the genre promises: loud production, recognizable hooks, and a crowd that knew every word.