Carín León just became the first Latin singer to headline the Sphere in Las Vegas, and he did it six times over. From Sept. 4 to 13, 2026, he played to 20,000 fans a night, with the venue’s massive screens transformed into Sonora desert and Hermosillo imagery. The residency sold out, and it put Latin music front and center at one of the most recognizable venues on the planet.
The guest list was the real show. Cody Johnson kicked things off on opening night, followed by The Warning, Jorge Medina, Ricky Muñoz, Kany García, Pepe Aguilar and Reik. Cristian Castro closed out the final night on Sept. 13. That’s country, rock, banda, pop and regional Mexican all sharing one stage across a single residency, which says a lot about how far Carín’s reach goes.
One bump in the road: the Sept. 10 show was canceled due to plane issues, which drew criticism from fans who had traveled in. Those tickets will be honored at his Sept. 15, 2027 show, and he’s already confirmed a return to the Sphere from Sept. 15 to 18, 2027, for Mexican Independence Day celebrations. Which guest from this run would you have wanted to see live?
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