Carín León to headline Las Vegas Sphere as first Latin artist in 2026

Carín León will make history next year as the first Latin artist to headline the Las Vegas Sphere, the musician announced on Thursday, scheduling a three-night engagement for Sept. 11, 12 and 13, 2026 as part of Las Vegas Mexican Independence Day celebrations. The limited run, produced by AEG Presents, will use the Sphere's next generation LED display and immersive sound system to stage what organizers said will be a visually and sonically expansive concert experience.

Presales for the dates begin Sept. 23 at 12 p.m. PT, with general onsale set for Sept. 26 at 12 p.m. PT, organizers said. A limited number of VIP travel packages that include hotel stays and exclusive merchandise are available now. Tickets are expected to be offered through Ticketmaster, with secondary-market tickets likely to appear on resale platforms.

León, a 36-year-old singer-songwriter from Hermosillo, Sonora, has risen quickly from regional star to international draw, blending traditional Mexican genres such as mariachi and norteño with elements of gospel, country and rock. He released his fourth album, Boca Chueca, Vol. 1, in May 2024 and recently topped the Billboard Regional Mexican Airplay chart with Me...