Few cities celebrate Mexican Independence Day better than Las Vegas, which has an incredible array of acts surrounding the Sept. 16 holiday.
RBD
MGM Grand Garden Arena will be busy with two of the most prominent, influential and successful acts in the genre. RBD (Sept. 14), which in August played its first concerts in almost 15 years, has sold more than 15 million records worldwide with its catchy pop melodies. Despite recording only a handful of albums in five years, RBD remains one of the best-selling Latin music acts in history, and fans can look forward to hits like “Sálvame,” “Solo Quédate En Silencio,” “Nuestro Amor,” “Aún Hay Algo” and “Este Corazón.” Alejandro Fernández (Sept. 15-16) has sold more than 20 million records with his forays into all aspects of his culture—folk, mariachi, ranchera, charro and more. His bona fides include two Latin Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
T-Mobile Arena will be rocking for days with the arrivals of:
• Carin León (Sept. 14) of Grupo Arranke, who went solo in 2018 and saw his career get a significant boost after a video of him performing “A traves del vaso” at a local festival in Hermosillo in 2018 went viral;
• Marco Antonio Solis (Sept. 15), who went solo in 1996 after two decades with Los Bukis and has been enjoying massive success ever since, winning five Latin Grammy Awards, two Lo Nuestro Awards, induction into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame and being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Fans can expect plenty of favorites, including “Se Veia Venir,” “Una Mujer Como Tu,” “Que Pena Me Das” and “Recuerdos, Tristeza, y Soledad”;
Maná
• Maná (Sept. 17), a Mexican pop-rock band now in its fifth decade of performing. With more than 25 million records sold worldwide, the group has earned four Grammy Awards, eight Latin Grammy Awards and 19 Billboard Latin Music Awards. They are also one of the best-selling Latin music groups of all time, with singles including “Rayando el Sol,” “Vivir Sin Aire” and “Oye Mi Amor.”
Mandalay Bay’s Michelob Ultra Arena has packed its slate this week with plenty of options. Banda MS and Eden Muñoz (Sept. 15), who teamed up to release “Hay Que Hacer Dinero” in 2022, are sure to create a fun evening of both great music and message,
The vibes continue at The Cosmopolitan with the arrival of Hispanic comedian Gabriel Iglesias (Sept. 15-16), who has had success at many levels, from his Netflix stand-up specials to his work in movies like the Magic Mike franchise.
Dolby Live at Park MGM hosts Luis Miguel (Sept. 15-17), dubbed “The Sun of Mexico” by his huge fan base. The singer, who won his first Grammy at age 14 (the youngest artist in history to do so), went on to become the best-selling Latin artist of the 1990s, and is the highest-grossing Latino touring artist in history.
Gloria Trevi
The Venetian Theatre is sure to be packed for the arrival of Emmanuel (Sept. 15-16). The iconic Spanish pop singer has been performing for nearly five decades, and is sure to bring hits like “El Dia Que Puedas,” “Con Olor a Hierba” and “Este Terco Corazon.” Later in the week, the theater gets a visit from “Golden Girl” Paulina Rubio (Sept. 22-23), a singer/actress/model/entrepreneur whose voice has earned her 67 awards worldwide, including 10 Latin Billboard Awards. Over at The Venetian’s Summit Showroom, you’ll also find plenty of laughs, as Ralph Barbosa (Sept. 15) delivers his laid-back, observational comedy.
The Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort hosts two powerhouses of their respective genres: Gloria Trevi (Sept. 15), often referred to as the Madonna of the Mexican pop scene, is sure to keep her fans dancing all night with hits like “Satisfecha,” “Ultimo Beso” and “Dr. Psiquiatra”; and Los Angeles Azules (Sept. 16), which specializes in the cumbia genre. They are so popular internationally that they have performed at Coachella.
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas sees the arrival of the Dijimos Tranquilito Tour by Mexican artists Gerardo Ortiz and Luis Alfonso Partida “El Yaki” (Sept. 15), as well as an appearance by comedian La India Yuridia (Sept. 15).
The Downtown Las Vegas Events Center hosts the Rumbazo Festival (Sept. 15-16), featuring performers like Ivy Queen, Jay Wheeler, Gera MX, Guaynaa, Lenny Tavárez and Lunay.
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