Chappell Roan Explains Why She Was ‘Nervous’ for Mexico City Show: ‘I Wasn’t Sure If the Crowd Would Vibe With Me’
Chappell Roan, the rising pop star from the Midwest, recently captivated audiences at the Corona Capital festival in Mexico City, a performance that she described as a pivotal moment in her burgeoning career. In her latest Instagram post, Roan opened up about her initial anxieties leading up to the festival, expressing concerns about how her pop sound would resonate in a lineup dominated by rock acts like Foo Fighters and Linkin Park. Despite her worries, Roan was met with an overwhelmingly positive response from the crowd, which she described as “wonderful” and supportive. Her vibrant performance, highlighted by her unique “screaming banshee” outfit, showcased her commitment to her artistry and her ability to connect with diverse audiences.
Roan’s reflections on her experience in Mexico City reveal her determination to bridge cultural gaps, as she humorously noted her dedication to learning Spanish through Duolingo. This commitment to language and cultural engagement underscores her desire to connect authentically with her fans. Following her successful set at Corona Capital, Roan’s schedule remains packed; she is set to perform at various festivals across Australia in February, including Lollapalooza Brasil and Lollapalooza Chile in March. Additionally, she is gearing up for the 2026 Grammy Awards, where she is nominated for two prestigious awards, including Record of the Year for her hit single “The Subway.” As Roan continues to carve her niche in the music industry, her ability to embrace new experiences and challenges only amplifies her appeal as an artist poised for greater heights.
Chappell Roan
might be a midwest princess, but Mexico City just stole her heart. In a new post on
Instagram
, the pop star reflected on headlining the Corona Capital festival over the weekend and revealed that — despite feeling anxious ahead of the show — the city welcomed her with open arms.
Sharing photos of her creepy “screaming banshee” getup for her set, Roan wrote on Monday (Nov. 17), “I was quite nervous for mexico city because I wasn’t sure if the crowd would vibe with me.”
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The Missouri native went on to explain that she worried she’d stick out “because it’s such a rock leaning festival and I was like will ppl still like me if I’m pop?”
“but omg the crowd was so wonderful and I felt so loved and supported!” Roan added. “So so sick I got to do this thank you for having me … l will continue practicing my Spanish every day. ¡Gracias!”
Roan was indeed the most pop-leaning headliner on the 2025 lineup, splitting the bill with Foo Fighters and Linkin Park. The “Good Luck, Babe!” singer’s set was on Saturday (Nov. 17) following performances from Vampire Weekend, Damiano David, Alabama Shakes and more.
With Corona Capital in the books, Roan now has until February before she’s scheduled to perform again. After playing a string of festival dates in Australia that month, she’ll headline Lollapalooza Brasil and Lollapalooza Chile in March.
Also in February, fans will most likely see Roan attend the 2026 Grammys. As revealed earlier in November, the musician — who won best new artist the year prior — is
up for two awards
, with
Billboard Hot 100
top 10 single “The Subway” picking up nods for record of the year and best pop solo performance.
