Rapper Trueno's El Salvador concert moves from November 6 to April 23, 2027
Summary
Argentine rapper Trueno's concert, scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026, at Be Sport, will take place on Friday, April 23, 2027, at the same venue, the promoters SG Productions and Playground by Cosmo announced on Monday, according to Diario El Salvador and Diario El Mundo. The promoters attributed the change to "force majeure causes affecting cargo logistics and the development of the artist's international tour" (our translation). Tickets already bought remain valid for the new date, with the same seating and no extra steps. Those who cannot attend can request a refund through Fun Capital's official channels.
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