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Latino Music & Concerts

Rubén Blades, Anthony Ramos, and Tito Nieves Added to 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week Lineup

Registration is officially open for the highly anticipated return of Billboard Latin Music Week, which will take over the Faena Forum in Miami Beach from October 19 through October 22, 2026. As excitement builds for the premier industry gathering, organizers have revealed a final, star-studded wave of talent set to join the programming. Among the newly confirmed icons and rising stars are legendary singer-songwriter Rubén Blades, actor and performer Anthony Ramos, urbano star Lenny Tavárez, and salsa maestro Tito Nieves, rounding out an already expansive roster of artists and industry executives.

The newly announced participants reflect the breadth and global reach of contemporary Latin music. Alongside the aforementioned headliners, the expanded lineup features Alex Rose, ANASOF, Amigo de Artistas, Baby Rasta & Gringo, Brray, Carlos Sanson Jr., Dale Pututi, Dany Ome & Kevincito el 13, Dome, EP The Latino, Exti, FLVCKKA, Grupo Duelo, ISADORA, Javi Crespo, Jey One, La Gabi, Natasha Nazario, Los Dos De Tamaulipas, Luis Figueroa, Lyanno, Micro TDH, Nailah Blackman, Naívi, Nesty, Ramma, and Vius.

In addition to the performers and artists participating in panels and workshops, a prominent cohort of executive featured guests has been added to the 2026 roster. These industry leaders include Alejandra Olea, Bruno Duque, Camila Yepes, Eduardo Basagaña, Gabo Llano, Goldie Harris, Hans Schafer, Marcela Moreira, Maria Gracia, Melanie García Vélez, Paz Aparicio, Scott Budnick, Sebastian Bastidas, Vicky Rivas, and Yasmin Dastmalchi.

These fresh additions join a massive list of previously announced talent that highlights the multi-generational and cross-genre appeal of this year’s event. Fans and industry professionals will have the opportunity to see and hear from previously confirmed artists such as Ana Mena, Anuel AA, Aria Vega, Bebeshito, Becky G, Carlos Rivera, Clave Especial, Conep, DJ Conds, Ela Taubert, Emmanuel Cortes, Erick Brian, Fuerza Regida, Greeicy, Grupo Cañaveral, Grupo Frontera, Grupo Niche, Hermanos Espinoza, Jay Wheeler, Jessi Uribe, Kany García, Kidd Voodoo, Kristina, Lali, Lola Indigo, LOrna, Maluma, Mar Solís, Mau y Ricky, Paola Jara, Pitbull, Quevedo, RaiNao, Rawayana, Rey Tony & Helabusador, Ryan Castro, SANTOS BRAVOS, Trueno, Wow Popy, and Zhamira.

The executive and panelist lineup is equally formidable, featuring previously confirmed industry powerhouses Claudia Ochoa, Cristina Perpiñá-Robert, Ghazi, Jorge “Pepo” Ferradas, Miguel Ramírez, Nat Pastor, Paz Aparicio, Rebeca Leon, Rob Jonas, Tommy Mottola, Víctor González, and Walter Kolm.

The scope and ambition of the 2026 event underscore the unprecedented commercial and cultural growth of the genre worldwide. Speaking last month at a press conference where the initial program was revealed alongside the mayor of Miami-Dade, Leila Cobo, co-chief content officer for Billboard, emphasized the monumental status of the movement.

“Latin music has never been so global, so rich, so nuanced and so widely listened to as right now,” Cobo stated during the preview. “Unveiling this program in the capital of Latin music, alongside the mayor of Miami-Dade, gives me enormous pride. Together, we have built a cultural movement and we are eager to share with everyone in the city and the world.”

Taking place from October 19 through October 22 at the Faena Forum Miami Beach, the 2026 edition of Billboard Latin Music Week will serve as a dynamic platform celebrating the heartbeat of Latin music and culture. The packed week of programming is designed to foster deep industry connections and fan engagement through artist conversations, panel discussions, live performances, hands-on workshops, brand activations, networking opportunities, and more.

The celebratory week also culminates with the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, which are scheduled for Thursday, October 22. The awards ceremony will air live for viewers across the nation on Telemundo and Peacock, capturing the energy of the week’s events on a global broadcast stage.

Registration and ticket purchases for Billboard Latin Music Week are currently open. Attendees looking to secure their spots for the panels, showcases, and networking events can find further information and purchase passes by visiting BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.

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