ADDITIONAL EXECUTIVES SPEAKERS INCLUDE ALEJANDRA OLEA, BRUNO DUQUE, CAMILA YEPES, EDUARDO BASAGAÑA, GABO LLANO, GOLDIE HARRIS, HANS SCHAFER, MARCELA MOREIRA, MARIA GRACIA, MELANIE GARCÍA VÉLEZ, PAZ APARICIO, SEBASTIAN BASTIDAS, SCOTT BUDNICK, VICKY RIVAS, YASMIN DASTMALCHI AND MORE
Taking Place October 19-22, 2026, Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 returns to the Faena Forum Miami Beach under this year’s “Global Consolidation” theme, featuring Star-Studded Performances, Exclusive Conversations, and Industry-Defining Moments including the highly-anticipated Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Tickets are available now at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
Tickets are on sale now for the En Vivo concerts featuring Fuerza Regida, Jay Wheeler, Zhamira and Conep, plus the all-new Billboard x Eater El Pre Party. Get yours HERE.
Anuel AA to host an exclusive premiere where all Latin Music Week attendees get a first listen of his new music. He’ll also headline the BLMW Afterparty at LIV. Tickets are on sale now HERE.
Miami Beach, FL (October 6, 2026) – Today, global music authority Billboard unveiled additional names for the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week, the most prestigious and longest-running week dedicated to celebrating Latin Music, which this year is under the umbrella of global consolidation as a unifying theme. Among the newly-added confirmed participating talent are Alex Rose, ANASOF, Anthony Ramos, 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, Lenny Tavárez and Natasha Nazario, Los Dos De Tamaulipas, Luis Figueroa, Lyanno, Micro TDH, Nailah Blackman, Na’vi, Nesty, Ramma, Ruben Blades, Tito Nieves, Vius, and more. Additional executive featured guests 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, Yasmin Dastmalchi and more.
These participants will join previously announced talent, including 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, alongside executive panelists 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.
Taking place from October 19 to 22, 2026, at the Faena Forum Miami Beach, the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week will once again serve as a dynamic platform celebrating the heartbeat of Latin music and culture, with a packed week of programming that includes artist conversations, panels, live performances, hands-on workshops, brand activations, networking opportunities, and more. Tickets are on sale now at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
See the full programming schedule below:
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19:
Daytime Programming
- Buenos Dias con Visit Miami: Where Music Lives.
- By The Numbers: The State of Spanish Language Music Worldwide with Luminate CEO, Rob Jonas.
- Beyond the Algorithm: From Viral Moment to Global Fanbase presented by UnitedMasters. Translating 15-second internet attention into a sustainable, global fanbase without traditional major label radio machinery requires intentional cultural infrastructure. We break it down for you. Featuring Lyanno, Maria Gracia, Head of Latin Artist Marketing, UnitedMasters, Gabo Llano, Head Music Operations TikTok Spanish Speaking Latam, and more.
- Latin Music’s Independent Revolution. It’s no secret that independent music entrepreneurs have been driving much of the growth of Latin music globally. Virgin Music Group executives Nat Pastor (Co-CEO), and Víctor González (EVP, President of Latin America, U.S. Latin, and Spain) will offer a wide-ranging discussion on the rise of Latin music globally and how independent labels and artists are the engine behind much of this global success.
- Keynote: The Rise of Latin Music Globally with Tommy Mottola, Founder and Chairman, Mottola Media Group.
- Brazil on the Rise: The Sound, Scale & Future of Brazilian Music presented by Believe. Featuring Alejandra Olea, Managing Director, Americas, Believe, Marcela Moreira, Country Director of Believe Brazil, Bruno Duque, Head of Latin America and Brazil, TuneCore, and more.
- From Local Creativity to International Expansion: The Grupo Frontera Case Study presented by The Orchard. The co-founders of BorderTown Records and members of Grupo Frontera: Adelaido “Payo” Solís III, Alberto Acosta and Juan Javier Cantú in conversation with Miguel Ramirez, GM, BorderTown Records and Claudia Ochoa, SVP, México and US-MEX, The Orchard.
- Superstar Q&A with Kany Garcia: The Stories Behind The Songs. The superstar discusses her inspiration and process when writing new songs.
- Salsa Revival: Bridging Generations with Tito Nieves and Luis Figueroa presented by AARP
- The New Urban Movement, a conversation featuring Trueno, Kidd Voodoo, and Quevedo.
- Networking Session: Latin Music Week attendees will have the chance to meet with the experts who run the business in these exclusive, intimate roundtable sessions. Please see HERE for the full list of participating companies and executives.
Monday October 19 Evening Programming
- SANTOS BRAVOS presented by HYBE Latin America. The new global Latin pop group sits down for a conversation on their first year together, followed by an intimate performance in the Faena Theater. This exclusive event is available only to Latin Music Week registrants. Capacity is limited and attendance will be first come, first served.
- Billboard Latin Music Week Opening Night by Boombastic featuring Isabella Araujo, Amigo de Artistas, Brray, Dome, Ela Taubert, Erick Brian, Exti, FLVCKKA, Javi Crespo, Kidd Voodoo, Kristina, LOrna, Nailah Blackman, Ramma, and Vius at Furia Disco Rooftop Miami. Admission is free for Latin Music Week Registrants by RSVP HERE. Capacity is limited and attendance will be first come, first served. 21+
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20:
Daytime Programming
- Buenos Días Con: Cristina Perpiñá-Robert, CEO of SGAE on AI generated music and the future of creativity. Presented by SGAE.
- From Cassettes to Streaming: The Evolution of a Reggaeton Hit featuring Ryan Castro, Baby Rasta & Gringo.
- The New Mexican Music Generation featuring Clave Especial, Edgardo Nunez, Emmanuel Cortes, Hermanos Espinoza and Los Dos De Tamaulipas.
- Building the Tour with Rawayana presented by Live Nation. Featuring Alberto “Beto” Montenegro, and Andrés “Fofo” Story of Rawayana, and Hans Schafer, SVP of Global Touring, Live Nation.
- Film and Music. Actor Carlos Sanson Jr. and Scott Budnick, CEO, 1Community, Film and Television Producer, explore the intersection of film and music in Latin storytelling. Moderated by Rebeca Leon, CEO, Lionfish Entertainment.
- Reparto: Cuba’s Modern-Day Soundscape presented by EMM, Rami Records and Plus Media featuring Bebeshito, DJ Conds, Helabusador & Rey Tony and Wow Popy.
- Executive Keynote with Yasmin Dastmalchi, President of Maybelline New York and essie US.
- Superstar Q&A with Fuerza Regida.
- The Women’s Panel: Global Rising. A conversation with the female powerhouses of Latin Music from around the globe, featuring Ana Mena, Aria Vega, Greeicy, LALI, Lola Indigo, and RaiNao.
- Superstar Q&A with Anuel AA: Premiere Party.
- Milestone Moment with Grupo Duelo.
Tuesday October 20 Evening Programming
- Artist Showcase presented by peermusic at Faena Theater featuring ANASOF, ISADORA, Dale Pututi & Nesty. This exclusive event is available only to Latin Music Week registrants. Capacity is limited and attendance will be first come, first served. 18+
- Artist Showcase presented by ONErpm featuring Alex Rose, Jey One, Dany Ome & Kevincito el 13, and La Gabi. This exclusive event is available only to Latin Music Week registrants. Capacity is limited and attendance will be first come, first served. 18+
- Billboard En Vivo: One Night Only featuring Fuerza Regida at Faena Theater. This exclusive event is available only to Latin Music Week registrants. Capacity is limited and attendance will be first come, first served. 18+
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21:
Daytime Programming
- Buenos Días con Ghazi: On The Record. Ghazi, CEO, Empire, joins Kristin Robinson, Senior Correspondent (Publishing), Billboard, for this special live edition of the On The Record podcast.
- The Spanish-Speaking Touring Corridor: How Arenas Are Powering the Global Growth of Latin Music presented by Movistar Arena Madrid and the Asociación Hispanohablante de Arenas del Espectáculo. Featuring Melanie García Vélez, Coliseo de Puerto Rico and Paz Aparicio, Movistar Arena, Madrid.
- The Many Faces of Latin Pop Today featuring Carlos Rivera, Mau y Ricky and Na’vi.
- ‘Like Minded’ panel presented by BetterHelp featuring Maluma in an intimate conversation about mental health.
- Superstar Q&A with Becky G.
- The Sony Music Publishing Icon Q&A With Maluma. Presented by Sony Music Publishing.
- Love and Music. A candid conversation with superstar couples Jay Wheeler and Zhamira and Jessi Uribe and Paola Jara.
- The Power Players: Managers Edition. Featuring Jorge “Pepo” Ferradas, President and CEO, FPM Entertainment, Rebeca Leon, CEO, Lionfish Entertainment and Walter Kolm, founder and CEO, WK Entertainment.
- Generaciones: Why Nostalgia is Hipper Than Ever presented by Andrea Ramirez PR. A discussion with Mar Solís, Emir Pabon of Grupo Canaveral, and Alex Iñigo, Alex Torres, Fito Echeverria, and Luis Araque of Grupo Niche.
- Icon Q&A with Ruben Blades.
- The Podcasters Panel. Details to be announced.
- Superstar Q&A with Pitbull: Chart History Live.
Wednesday October 21 Evening Programming
- Billboard x Eater El Pre Party. Kick off Latin Music Week’s biggest night at El Pre Party, hosted by Eater and Billboard: an exclusive pregame celebrating Miami’s vibrant food and music scene. Guests can enjoy bites from Miami favorites including Hispanic-owned brands Caracas Bakery, The Wolf of Tacos, and Sanguich, with recipes featuring Walmart products and the new Great Value Hispanic spices, a fresh expansion of the beloved Great Value brand. The experience will spotlight the founders and flavors behind these Walmart brands, bringing their stories and products to life through food. Live experiences will include salsa dancing with Natasha Nazario, followed by special performances by Lenny Tavárez, Anthony Ramos and Micro TDH, and a DJ set by EP The Latino. After eating your way through the city’s food scene, head to the main stage for one of En Vivo’s can’t-miss performances. Tickets available HERE. 18+
- Billboard En Vivo featuring Jay Wheeler and Zhamira with special guest Conep presented by Sonesta International Hotels. Tickets available HERE. 18+
Billboard Latin Music Week will coincide with the Billboard Latin Music Awards which will be presented LIVE Thursday, October 22 at 8 p.m. ET / 7c, on Telemundo and Peacock from the James L. Knight Center in Miami. The event will also be available on Universo and the Telemundo app, as well as throughout Latin America and the Caribbean via Telemundo Internacional. Fans can also experience the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards in person, with tickets now available through Ticketmaster.
Following the awards on Thursday October 22, the week will culminate with the Billboard Latin Music Week Official Afterparty: Anuel @ LIV Nightclub Miami 21+. Tickets are available HERE.
Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 partners include AARP, BetterHelp, Harbourview Equity Partners, HYBE Latin America, Lincoln, Maybelline New York, Shark Beauty, Sonesta International Hotels, Walmart and more.
- AARP joins Billboard Latin Music Week to celebrate the artists, executives and industry voices who have shaped Latin music across generations, highlighting the power of reinvention, longevity and legacy.
- BetterHelp, the largest online therapy platform in the world and Billboard’s Official Mental Health partner, joins Latin Music Week for a live taping of Like Minded, a series about mental health featuring artists from around the world
- Harbourview Equity Partners joins as a sponsor of the Latin Power Players.
- HYBE Latin America joins Billboard Latin Music Week as an official sponsor of Latin Power Players, bringing artist participation to the program through a mix of special performances, panel conversations, and exclusive backstage video content
- Lincoln, as the Official Auto partner for the event, will give attendees the opportunity to reset, recharge, and refocus.
- Billboard will introduce Maybe We’re Next, Maybelline New York’s new music discovery platform, at Billboard Latin Music Week with an immersive content booth and Maybelline New York product sampling.
- As a category sponsor, Shark Beauty will showcase some of their most popular and newly released products through the week which culminates into a vibrant and photo-ready beauty activation at Wednesday night’s En Vivo.
- Sonesta International Hotels, as the Official Hotel sponsor, will provide exclusive access and experiences to Sonesta Travel Pass Members
- Walmart will return to Billboard Latin Music Week, creating new ways for fans and creators to connect over music, food and culture. This year, Walmart will host intimate conversations spotlighting Hispanic-founded brands through a curated Eater El Pre Party and sampling experience, and live daytime programming celebrating the stories and traditions shaping Latin culture today.
