{{short description|Arena in Sonora, Mexico}} {{one source|date=March 2026}} The '''Expo Forum''' is a convention center and arena complex located in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. It was built in 2004.
It was chosen to host the inaugural Sonora Rock Fest in 2025.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.elimparcial.com/son/hermosillo/2025/09/30/sonora-rock-fest-los-mejores-exponentes-del-rock-se-presentaran-este-4-de-octubre-en-hermosillo-en-la-noche-mas-rockera-del-ano/|title=Sonora Rock Fest: Los mejores exponentes del rock se presentarán este 4 de octubre en Hermosillo en la noche más rockera del año|first=Jorge|last=López|work=El Sol de Hermosillo|date=29 September 2025|access-date=22 March 2026|language=es}}</ref>
==Buildings== The complex comprises three buildings:
The '''Recinto Ferial y de Exposiciones''' is an exhibit hall with 7,120 square meters (76,640 square feet) of exhibit space, which can be divided into two smaller exhibit halls. It is used for trade shows, conventions and meetings seating up to 8,000, banquets and other special events. There is a {{convert|5382|sqft|m2|adj=on}} main entrance as well as a {{convert|3445|sqft|m2|adj=on}} kitchen.
The '''Salon Venetto''' contains a {{convert|13993|sqft|m2|adj=on}} ballroom that can be used for banquets, meetings, receptions, quinceneras, and other special events. There is also a 150-square-meter (1,615 square feet) conference room. It has a {{convert|750|sqft|m2|adj=on}} kitchen.
The '''Foro de Conciertos y Espectaculos''' is a 10,807-seat indoor arena which was built to bring major concerts to Hermosillo. The 13,975-square-meter (150,428 square foot) venue can also accommodate trade shows, conventions, religious crusades, and with portable stands, sporting events including basketball, lucha libre, boxing and wrestling. Since its opening the Foro de Conciertos y Espectaculos has welcomed such performers as Banda el Recodo, Gloria Trevi, Pedro Fernández, Pepe Aguilar, Lupita D'Alessio, Intocable, Alicia Villarreal, Joan Sebastian, Paulina Rubio, Mana and many others.
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *[http://www.expoforum.com.mx/ Sitio Oficial]
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Category:Convention centers in Mexico Category:Music venues in Mexico Category:Sports venues in Sonora Category:Buildings and structures in Hermosillo Category:2004 establishments in Mexico Category:Event venues established in 2004
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