Stop Missing Shows

Juanes in San Jose

878 users on tonedeaf are tracking Juanes

Never miss another Juanes show near San Jose.

Juanes
San Jose Civic — San Jose, CA
Tickets+CalendarText Friend

About Juanes

Juanes is a Colombian rock musician who basically single-handedly brought Latin rock to mainstream recognition in the early 2000s. He started in the heavy metal band Ekhymosis before going solo in 1997, and by 2000 he was everywhere with 'A Dios le Pido,' a ballad that somehow became inescapable without being sappy. His commercial peak came with the reggaeton-tinged 'La Camisa Negra' and 'Me Enamora,' songs that proved you could make genuinely catchy pop-rock that wasn't trying too hard. He's won a ridiculous number of Grammys and Latin Grammys, partly because he actually plays most of his own instruments. Beyond the hits, he's known for environmental activism and using his platform to push political causes in Latin America, which sometimes overshadows the music itself but seems genuinely important to him.

Juanes plays like he's still proving something. High energy, lots of guitar work, crowd sings every word to the ballads. People come for nostalgia but get engaged by how much he clearly cares about the performance. Feels more intimate than you'd expect from someone of his stature.

Known for A Dios le Pido, Me Enamora, La Camisa Negra, Fotografía, Bonita Morena

Juanes + San Jose

Juanes brought his guitar-driven rock to San Jose in May 2018, settling in at City National Civic for a 21-song set that hit the obvious marks and then some. "A Dios le pido" opened things up, followed by the expected hits like "Fotografía" and "La camisa negra," but the real meat was in the deeper cuts. "Cuando pase el temblor" and "La tierra" showed why he's more than just the guy with the catchy singles. The setlist wound through his catalog with the kind of confidence that comes from knowing exactly what people came for—he closed with "La luz," a fitting exit that let the room breathe before the house lights came up.

Juanes in San Jose News

Live Music in San Jose

San Jose's music scene has always been overshadowed by its Bay Area neighbors, but it's developed a solid appreciation for Latin rock and Spanish-language acts. Juanes fits naturally into that ecosystem—his blend of rock sensibility and Latin roots resonates with the area's diverse audiences. The city's venues have hosted plenty of similar artists, creating a steady pipeline for anyone who wants guitar-forward rock that doesn't apologize for its roots or its rhythms.

San Jose road trip to see Juanes?

Stay in Willow Glen, where tree-lined streets and local galleries give you something to do before the show. Hit Adega for Portuguese cuisine that actually justifies the price, then walk off dinner around the neighborhood's vintage shops. If you've got afternoon time, the San José Museum of Art is legitimately worth an hour—it's small enough to not feel like a chore, and their contemporary collection is better curated than you'd expect. Grab coffee at Chromatic before heading to the venue. The area's low-key enough that you won't feel like you're in a tourist trap, but established enough that everything works.

Stop missing shows.

tonedeaf. reads your music library and emails you when artists you actually listen to have shows near San Jose. No app. No ads. No noise.

Sign Up Free