Shakira to perform at Valley Children's Stadium in August

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The "She Wolf" herself, Shakira, is coming to Fresno.

"It's like shocking for her to be here," said local Andrea Alfaro.

The Colombian superstar will bring the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran to Valley Children's Stadium on August 7th.

Fresno State officials said this is the first time a musical act has performed at this venue.

Excitement around town overflowed after the announcement on Friday.

"More people can watch, and the community can really come together. And also, like I said before, it could probably bring bigger shows," said Visalia resident Juan Sandoval.

The global superstar, who was recently named Billboard's greatest Latin Female artist of all time, will offer fans captivating visuals on 160-foot screens-- and of course-- her hit songs.

Mayor Jerry Dyer, who is currently in Florida for the United States Conference of Mayors, said an entertainment show like this is a major win for Fresno.

"It does a lot for our local economy as far as people coming and staying in our hotels, spending money at restaurants," said Mayor Dyer.

One of those restaurants is Que Pasa at Campus Pointe.

Alexa Leyva manages the Mexican restaurant; she is excited about the boom in business.

"This place gets packed, wall-to-wall, and we have a wait. All the booths, all the tables, the whole bar is filled, this whole area is filled. So, we're really appreciative," said Leyva.

The night Shakira comes to Fresno, Leyva anticipates the restaurant will make double what it does on a normal night.

The manager adds, they're happy to be part of a special night for the people of Fresno.

Presale tickets go on sale as early as Monday, June 23, on Ticketmaster. General public tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, June 25 at 10 a.m.