The first edition of La Cura Fest, held over the weekend in Hermosillo, Mexico, turned into a celebration not only for attendees but also for its host, Carín León, who saw his dream of bringing an event with major stars to his hometown come true.
“I always wanted to create an event of this magnitude to support this city that has given me so much, as well as provide a stage for local talent and bring my colleagues that I record with to experience our culture, our food, and everything we have,” León told Billboard Español.
Country music, rock, soul, pop, norteño tejano and regional Mexican music were represented on Saturday and Sunday (March 14-15) on a spectacular stage with artists such as Midland, Kevin Kaarl, Alejandro Sanz, Kany García y Grupo Frontera, and an attendance of 70,000 people over the two days, according to official figures from the government.
Unforgettable moments unfolded onstage, including live performances of successful collaborations between León and his guests. Among them were “Te Lo Agradezco” with García and “Como Lo Hice Yo” with Matisse, who also appeared at the event. Additionally, corridos tumbados star Gabito Ballesteros joined him to perform “Ese Vato No Te Queda,” and fellow Sonoran artist Kakalo accompanied him on “Tierra Trágame.”
Conceived by León, La Cura Fest aims to promote Hermosillo as a tourist destination in northwestern Mexico. During the event, the Mexican superstar also kicked off a tour through Europe, Canada, and the United States, which includes his upcoming series of performances at The Sphere in Las Vegas in September.
Below are some of our favorite moments from La Cura Fest 2026, in chronological order.
