Billboard and Telemundo have unveiled the first wave of performers set for the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Oct. 22.  Carlos Rivera, Chuyin, Kapo, Manuel Turizo, Melymel, Ozuna, Pablo Alborán, RIZA, Tito Double P, Víctor Manuelle, Xavi and Yahritza y Su Esencia are among the first set of artists to perform at the coveted Latin music gala. Additionally, Carmen Villalobos and Javier Poza return as co-hosts.

This year, Peso Pluma leads the list of finalists with 17 entries including Artist of the Year; Top Latin Album of the Year for DINASTÍA with Tito Double P; and Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Solo. The Música Mexicana star is followed by Tito Double P with 15 mentions, Fuerza Regida with 12, Karol G with nine, Prince Royce with eight, and Bad Bunny with seven. 

In addition to its 47 awards categories that span Latin pop, tropical, Latin rhythm and regional Mexican, the awards show will present its honorary awards, including Billboard Vanguard Award, Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billboard Spirit of Hope Award.  

The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards will broadcast live on Oct. 22 via Telemundo and Peacock from James L. Knight Center in Downtown Miami. It will also be available on Universo and the Telemundo app, as well as throughout Latin America and the Caribbean via Telemundo Internacional.

The ceremony also coincides with Billboard Latin Music Week taking place Oct. 19 to Oct. 21 at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach with confirmed speakers Fuerza Regida, Greeicy, Grupo Frontera, Jay Wheeler, Kany García, Maluma, Pitbull, Rawayana, Ryan Castro, Quevedo, Trueno, and many more. For full programming and to to register for Billboard Latin Music Week, click here. Tickets to attend the awards show, can be purchased here.