# Carín León makes history at the Sphere

> Mexican superstar becomes first Latin singer to headline the iconic Las Vegas venue with sold-out shows and star-studded guests.
- Title: Carín León makes history at the Sphere · Billboard | Shortify
- Summary: Mexican superstar becomes first Latin singer to headline the iconic Las Vegas venue with sold-out shows and star-studded guests. Carín León achieved a career…
- Keywords: carín león, the sphere, las vegas, residency, mexican music, latin music, sonora, hermosillo, sold-out shows, guest performances, Carín, León
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/lists/carin-leon-las-vegas-sphere-residency-all-guests-list
- Author: Natalia Cano
- Published: 2026-09-16T16:15:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: carín león, the sphere, las vegas, residency, mexican music, latin music, sonora, hermosillo, sold-out shows, guest performances
## First Latin artist at the Sphere
Carín León became the first Latin singer to perform at Las Vegas's iconic Sphere venue, selling out all shows and bringing Sonora's desert vibe to 20,000 fans each night.
## Six nights instead of seven
León's residency ran from September 4 to 13, but a canceled September 10 show due to plane issues shortened it to six nights and sparked fan criticism.
## Star-studded guest lineup
León performed with major guests including Cody Johnson, The Warning, Pepe Aguilar, Reik, Cristian Castro, and others almost every night of the residency.
## Video game concept visuals
The show featured a video game-inspired concept using the Sphere's massive screens (366 feet tall, 516 feet wide) to display desert landscapes and scenes from Hermosillo.
## Opening night with Cody Johnson
On September 4, country star Cody Johnson joined León for the residency's opening night, performing their bilingual 2025 hit 'She Hurts Like Tequila' as a duet.
## Return in 2027 for Independence Day
León will return to the Sphere from September 15 to 18, 2027, for Mexican Independence Day celebrations. Tickets from the canceled September 10 show will be valid for September 15, 2027.
## Key takeaway

Carín León achieved a career milestone by becoming the first Latin artist to perform a residency at the Sphere, drawing 20,000 people nightly with performances featuring major guest artists.