Latin Billboard Music Awards 2026 set for October 22 in Miami
Peso Pluma leads nominees with 17 mentions as Karol G heads the Colombian contingent.
KEY POINTS
- The awards take place on October 22 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami
- Peso Pluma leads nominees with 17 mentions
- Karol G leads Colombian artists with nine nominations
- The ceremony airs on Telemundo, Peacock, and HBO Max
- A new Fan Artist category will be decided by public vote
The 2026 Latin Billboard Music Awards will take place on Thursday, October 22, at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. The ceremony closes the Latin Billboard Music Week, which ran from October 19 to 22 in Miami Beach.
The main gala begins at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with blue carpet coverage starting one hour earlier at 7:00 p.m. Telemundo and Peacock will broadcast the event, while viewers in Latin America can watch on HBO Max.
“Peso Pluma leads the total list of finalists with 17 mentions.”
Mexican artist Peso Pluma leads all nominees with 17 mentions, followed by Tito Double P with 15 and Fuerza Regida with 12. Colombian singer Karol G leads the Colombian contenders with nine nominations, including Artist of the Year and Tour of the Year.
Shakira and Beéle each received five nominations, while Kali Uchis and W Sound earned three each. The new Fan Artist award will be decided by public voting from eligible participants.
Special recognitions will go to Cristian Castro, Rosalía, Rubén Blades, and Fuerza Regida. The gala will honor artists and releases that stood out on Billboard charts based on sales, digital streams, radio airplay, and social activity.
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