Billboard and Telemundo have officially rounded out their powerhouse roster of performers and presenters for the upcoming 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, adding reggaeton pioneers Wisin and Ivy Queen to the live stage. The late additions elevate an already massive evening of music, celebration, and culture set to take place in South Florida.
The high-profile ceremony is scheduled for October 22, broadcasting live from the James L. Knight Center in Downtown Miami. The event caps off an exciting week for the industry, coinciding directly with the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week, which runs from October 19 to 21 at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach. Music fans around the world will be able to catch the action live via Telemundo, Universo, the Telemundo app, and Peacock, while viewers across Latin America and the Caribbean can tune in through Telemundo Internacional.
Wisin and Ivy Queen join an extensive and diverse lineup of previously announced musical acts representing the absolute peak of contemporary Latin music. Among those slated to hit the stage are Elvis Crespo, Erick Brian, Ha*Ash, Jessi Uribe, La Nueva Ola de la Cumbia, Nanpa Básico, Nella, Paola Jara, Pututi & Nesty, Santos Bravos, and Tony Dize.
The star power extends far beyond the performance stage, with a prominent group of artists and public figures stepping up to present awards throughout the evening. The confirmed presenters include Ana Mena, Baby Rasta & Gringo, Becky G, Clave Especial, Gilberto Santa Rosa, José Luis Rodríguez, Lali, Los Gemelos, Luis Alfonso, Lupillo Rivera, Mike Bahía, Pancho Uresti, and Ryan Castro.
The Competition and Finalists
The excitement in Miami is compounded by a fierce competition across numerous categories, reflecting a banner year for Latin music across global charts. Heading into the ceremony, música mexicana star Peso Pluma leads the pack as the most-nominated finalist, securing an impressive 17 entries. His nominations include coveted titles such as Artist of the Year; Top Latin Album of the Year for DINASTÍA alongside Tito Double P; and Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Solo.
Following closely behind Peso Pluma is Tito Double P, who earned 15 mentions, and the powerhouse group Fuerza Regida with 12 nominations. Other major contenders dominating the finalist lists include Karol G with nine mentions, Prince Royce with eight, and global streaming titan Bad Bunny with seven. The breadth of these nominations underscores a historic period of cross-cultural dominance for Spanish-language music on the international stage.
In addition to the competitive categories, the 2026 awards ceremony will pause to honor several legendary figures and trailblazing artists who have shaped the global soundscape. Fuerza Regida, Rosalía, and Rubén Blades are all slated to receive special career-defining awards during the evening, recognizing their enduring artistic impact and rapid cultural ascents.
Performers
The complete roster of artists set to perform live at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards includes:
Carlos Rivera, Chuyin, Elvis Crespo, Erick Brian, Ha*Ash, Ivy Queen, Jessi Uribe, Kapo, La Nueva Ola de la Cumbia, Manuel Turizo, Melymel, Nanpa Básico, Nella, Ozuna, Pablo Alborán, Paola Jara, Pututi & Nesty, Riza, Santos Bravos, Tito Double P, Tony Dize, Víctor Manuelle, Wisin, Xavi, and Yahritza y Su Esencia.
Presenters
The lineup of industry stars and media personalities guiding the audience through the evening as presenters features:
Adriana Monsalve, Ana Brenda Contreras, Ana Mena, Andrea Meza, Baby Rasta & Gringo, Becky G, Clave Especial, Erick Elías, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Gregorio Pernía, Jacqueline Bracamontes, José Luis Rodríguez, Julio Vaqueiro, Lali, Los Gemelos, Luis Alfonso, Luis Omar Tapia, Lupillo Rivera, Mike Bahía, Pancho Uresti, and Ryan Castro.
Special Awards
The 2026 ceremony will pay tribute to four monumental careers and cultural movements with special honors:
Cristian Castro will be honored with the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his enduring and exceptional career in Latin pop.
Fuerza Regida will receive the Billboard Vanguard Award, celebrating the group’s rapid and unprecedented rise to the top of modern regional Mexican music.
Rosalía will be presented with the Hall of Fame Award, honoring her groundbreaking global influence and avant-garde approach to pop and flamenco.
Rubén Blades will be celebrated with the Billboard Icon Award, acknowledging his timeless, socially conscious career that has defined generations of tropical and salsa music.
How to Watch
The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards will broadcast live on October 22 from the James L. Knight Center in Downtown Miami. Viewers can watch the ceremony live on Telemundo and Peacock, or stream it via Universo and the Telemundo app. International audiences across Latin America and the Caribbean can catch the broadcast through Telemundo Internacional.
