Latin music is having a moment, and Phoenix is getting a front-row seat.
As Google celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a special Doodle honoring the genre's cultural impact, the Valley is gearing up for months of blockbuster concerts featuring some of the biggest names in Spanish-language music.
From Carín León and Chayanne to Becky G, Don Omar and Pedro Fernández, Phoenix, Glendale and Tempe will host a packed lineup of regional Mexican, reggaeton, pop and rock en español stars through the end of 2026.
Google unveiled a special Doodle celebrating Latin pop's artistry and influence. The animated design transforms the company's logo with vibrant pink and purple lights, while featuring a bongo and a trumpet, two instruments closely associated
with Latin music traditions.
The Doodle highlights the genre's lasting impact on popular culture and coincides with Google's release of a playlist featuring 100 essential Latin pop songs, led by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine's global hit "Conga."
The celebration doesn't stop there. If live music in Spanish is your thing, Phoenix has plenty to look forward to. Here are some of the major concerts confirmed so far.
Carín León
Sonora native Carín León returns to the Valley as part of his 2026 tour. Phoenix will be one of the stops on his U.S. run, which also includes San Diego, Ontario, Sacramento, Denver, and Salt Lake City.
- When: Friday, Sept. 25
- Time: 8 pm
- Venue: Desert Diamond Arena - 9400 W Maryland Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305
- Tickets: $97 to $1,000 www.desertdiamondarena.com
Ryan Castro
Ryan Castro is also scheduled to perform in the Valley this year. The Colombian urban music artist will take the stage at Marquee Theatre in Tempe, according to Phoenix's concert calendar.
- When: Wednesday, Sept. 30
- Venue: Marquee Theater - 730 N Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85288.
- Tickets: $147 www.eventticketscenter.com
Julieta Venegas
Julieta Venegas will bring her Norteña US Tour 2026 to Phoenix. The acclaimed Mexican singer-songwriter is set to perform at The Van Buren for a night that promises to take fans through different chapters of her career.
- When: Monday, Oct. 5
- Time: 8 pm
- Venue: The Van Buren - 401 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
- Tickets: $22 to $51 www.ticketmaster.com
Becky G
Becky G is among the Latin stars set to perform at the 2026 Arizona State Fair. The singer will take the stage at Veterans Memorial Coliseum for a solo show with no opening act. Even better for fans, admission to the fair is included with the concert ticket.
- When: Friday, Oct. 9
- Time: 7 pm, doors open: 6 p.m.
- Venue: Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 1826 W McDowell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Tickets: $22 to $85 https://azstatefair.com
Chayanne
Chayanne is headed back to Glendale with his Bailemos Otra Vez Tour. After a previous Arizona stop, the Puerto Rican singer will return to Desert Diamond Arena, where he's set to take the stage at 7 p.m. for a night of fan favorites and career-spanning hits.
- When: Sunday, Oct. 18
- Time: 7 pm
- Venue: Desert Diamond Arena - 9400 W Maryland Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305
- Tickets: $90 to $407. www.ticketmaster.com
Young Miko
Young Miko will also make a stop in Phoenix on Oct. 18 as part of her Late Checkout Tour 2026. The Puerto Rican artist is bringing the tour inspired by her album Do Not Disturb to the Valley, adding another major urban music concert to the fall lineup.
- When: Sunday, Oct. 18
- Time: 8 pm
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center -201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Tickets: $74 - $322 www.ticketmaster.com
Los Gemelos de Sinaloa
The regional Mexican lineup continues with Los Gemelos de Sinaloa, who will bring The Gemeliza Tour to Arizona Financial Theatre. Their Phoenix-area stop comes just before one of the biggest weekends of the fall for Latin music in the Valley.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 23
- Time: 8 pm
- Venue: Arizona Financial Theatre - 400 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
- Tickets: $80 to $394 www.ticketmaster.com
Mon Laferte
Mon Laferte will make a stop in Phoenix as part of her Femme Fatale Tour, accompanied by acclaimed Mexican singer-songwriter Silvana Estrada. The Chilean-Mexican star is scheduled to perform at Arizona Financial Theatre, bringing two of Latin music’s most distinctive voices to the same stage.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 24
- Time: 8 pm
- Venue: Arizona Financial Theatre - 400 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
- Tickets: $77 to $342 www.ticketmaster.com
Los Tigres del Norte
Also on Saturday, Los Tigres del Norte will take the stage in Glendale. The iconic norteño band is set to bring its Los Tigres del Mundo tour to the Valley, adding another major regional Mexican show to one of the busiest weekends of the season for Latin music fans.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 24
- Time: 8 pm
- Venue: Desert Diamond Arena - 9400 W Maryland Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305
- Tickets: $66 to $278 www.ticketmaster.com
Cristian Castro
Fans of romantic music won't want to miss Cristian Castro's return to the Valley. The Mexican star will bring his Nada Solo Éxitos Tour 2026 to Glendale, delivering a setlist built around some of the biggest hits of his career, including “Azul,” “Por Amarte Así” and “Nunca Voy a Olvidarte.”
- When: Friday, Nov. 6
- Time: 8 pm
- Venue: Desert Diamond Arena - 9400 W Maryland Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305
- Tickets: $87 to $503 www.ticketmaster.com
Don Omar
Reggaeton fans can look forward to a major show this fall when Don Omar brings his The Last King World Tour to Phoenix. The Puerto Rican icon is scheduled to perform at the city's flagship downtown arena, adding another high-profile Latin music event to an already packed concert calendar.
- When: Sunday, Nov. 8
- Time: 8 pm
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center -201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Tickets: $65 to $461 www.ticketmaster.com
Grupo Duelo
Regional Mexican fans can also catch Grupo Duelo in Phoenix this fall. The Texas group will bring its Gravedad Tour 2026 to Arizona Financial Theatre, where it will showcase the norteño and romantic style that has earned it a loyal following on both sides of the border.
- When: Friday, Nov. 13
- Time: 8 pm
- Venue: Arizona Financial Theatre - 400 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
- Tickets: $43 to $221 www.ticketmaster.com
Aterciopelados
Also on Nov. 13, Aterciopelados will bring its Colombian rock legacy to Phoenix. The iconic band, fronted by Andrea Echeverri and Héctor Buitrago, is set to perform at Crescent Ballroom as part of its celebration of the 30th anniversary of La Pipa de la Paz.
- When: Friday, Nov. 13
- Time: 8 pm
- Venue: Crescent Ballroom - 308 N 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003
- Tickets: $50- $62 www.crescentphx.com
El Tri
Rock en español fans can look forward to Alex Lora and El Tri's return to Phoenix. The iconic Mexican group is scheduled to perform at The Van Buren before heading to Tucson, bringing decades of hits and its signature energy back to the Valley.
- When: Friday, Nov. 20
- Time: 8 pm, puertas abren a las 7 pm
- Venue: The Van Buren - 401 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
- Tickets: $77 www.ticketmaster.com
Banda MS
Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga is set to wrap up November with one of Phoenix's largest regional Mexican shows. The renowned band will bring its Somos MS Tour to Mortgage Matchup Center for an evening of fan favorites and live banda music.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 28
- Time: 8 pm
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center -201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Tickets: $80 to $315 www.ticketmaster.com
Pedro Fernández
Pedro Fernández will help wrap up the year’s slate of Spanish-language concerts in Phoenix with his Ave Fénix Tour. The Mexican star is scheduled to take the stage at Arizona Financial Theatre in early December.
- When: Friday, Dec. 4
- Time: 8 pm
- Venue: Arizona Financial Theatre - 400 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
- Tickets: $43 to $203 www.tickermaster.com
Dates, showtimes and ticket availability are subject to change. Concertgoers are encouraged to check the venue’s official website or ticketing platform for the latest information before attending.
Reach reporter Nadia Cantú by email at nadia.cantu@lavozarizona.com or on X at @Nadia_Cantu.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Google spotlights Latin pop as Arizona Spanish concert scene grows
