Carín León Apologizes to Fans After Missing Sphere Show Due To Unexpected Travel ‘Mishap’

The last-minute cancellation came on the same day León announced that he's returning to the iconic Las Vegas venue for more shows in 2027.

León assured disappointed fans — who were reportedly in their seats awaiting the start of the show when the news was announced over the arena’s sound system — that their tickets will be valid for a new date — Sept.

15, 2027 — and if they can’t make it then they can get a refund at the point of purchase in the next 30 days. “I know all the effort, excitement, and desire that many brought to be here tonight, and I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause,” he wrote.

In an accompanying video, he explained that he and his band could not make it to the show due to “aircraft malfunctions,” describing trying to board two different planes Thursday afternoon, both of which he said had issues that prevented them from taking off, including one with a brake failure and another with a steering issue.

The venue also posted a statement that read: “Due to an unexpected transportation issue, tonight’s Carín show at Sphere is postponed.” At press time, a spokesperson for León had not returned Billboard‘s request for further comment on the last-minute show cancellation.

A video posted by record_mexico featured what appeared to be footage of disgruntled fans marching and chanting in the lobby and an announcer breaking the bad news to a packed house in both Spanish and English to a round of boos.

León, 37, became the first Latin artist to book a residency at the Sphere, kicking off his planned seven-show run last week and announcing earlier in the day on Thursday that he is planning a return in 2027.

The next run of shows produced by AEG will find the singer touching down again at the immersive Las Vegas theater on Sept. 16, 17 and 18 of next year during Mexico’s Independence Day celebrations.

During León’s first sold-out night at the Sphere on Sept. 4 he was joined by country singer Cody Johnson and Mexican rock band the Warning. León is booked to play the venue again on Friday night (Sept.

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