As the live entertainment industry reopens, so do the annual El Grito festivities that take place in Las Vegas throughout September.
In celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day, the city will capture El Grito’s essence with month-long cultural events, a star-studded lineup, and culinary hotspots, to name a few.
“Only the ‘Entertainment Capital of the World’ can celebrate Mexican Independence Day with some of the biggest names in Latin entertainment,” Fernando Hurtado, senior director of global sales at Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) tells Billboard. “With nearly 40 flights from Mexico to Las Vegas per week, there’s no better place to celebrate El Grito or any other special occasion.”
Live Nation is producing seven out of 12 performances taking place in September, including Christian Nodal kicking off his Botella Tras Botella tour with special guest Gera MX, Grupo Firme with three back-to-back shows at MGM Grand Garden Arena, and both Marco Antonio Solis and Alejandro Fernandez with two concerts each.
“The Independence of Mexico is a celebratory event, and Live Nation has been the primary promoter recognizing this special holiday by bringing iconic Latin talent to Las Vegas, which is a destination for international and domestic Hispanic travelers every September,” Emily Simonitsch, SVP of concerts for Live Nation, tells Billboard in a statement.
In regards to the COVID-19 and Delta variant spikes, Simonitsch assures, “Live Nation continues to follow all venue and local government protocols and encourages guests to visit the websites for each venue for the most updated guidelines.”
For more information, visit LiveNation.com or VisitLasVegas.com. See the full live music schedule, below:
MALUMA
Sept. 4 — Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS
Sept. 10 & 11 — The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
GRUPO FIRME
Sept. 10 to 12 — MGM Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
BANDA MS
Sept. 11 — Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay
PANCHO BARRAZA
Sept. 11 — Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
LOS ANGELES AZULES
Sept. 12 — Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
CHRISTIAN NODAL with special guest GERA MX
Sept. 14 — Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ
Sept. 15 & 16 — MGM Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand
PITBULL
Sept. 18 — Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
CAMILO
Sept. 18 — Tropicana Las Vegas
BRONCO
Sept. 18 — Concerts on the Beach Series at Mandalay Bay Beach
ENRIQUE IGLESIAS & RICKY MARTIN
Sept. 25 — MGM Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand
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