First Artists Confirmed for the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards
Por Miriam Gonzalez ·
Singers Ozuna, Manuel Turizo, Pablo Alborán, and Tito Double P are among the first twelve artists set to perform at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will take place on October 22 in Miami, as announced Thursday by Telemundo.
Other artists performing at the gala include Puerto Rican salsa singer Víctor Manuelle, whose album “La parranda es mía” is nominated for Tropical Album of the Year; Xavi, nominated for Regional Mexican Song of the Year for “No capea” with Grupo Frontera; and the sibling trio Yahritza y Su Esencia, which released its debut album, “Metamorfosis.”
Also taking the stage will be Mexican artist Carlos Rivera, who brought his “Vida México” tour from Mexico to Spain, and Colombian artist Kapo, who topped several Billboard charts with “La villa,” along with Ryan Castro and Gangsta.
The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards will take place in October
Rounding out the lineup are Dominican rapper Melymel, known as “La Mamá del Rap”; Mexican music artist Chuyin, who is presenting his debut album, “Los locos nunca mueren”; and Filipino-Cuban singer Riza, who has collaborated with Pablo Alborán.
The gala will be hosted by Colombian actress Carmen Villalobos, who previously hosted it in 2024, and Mexican journalist Javier Poza, who hosted it in 2025.
The ceremony will be broadcast live on the Telemundo network and the Peacock platform, and will be available in Latin America and the Caribbean via Telemundo Internacional, according to Agencia EFE.