Fresh Off Debuting at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Latin Pop Albums Chart With Baraja Bendita, Becky G Joins the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week Lineup
Taking place October 19-22, 2026, Billboard Latin Music Week returns to 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.
Miami Beach, FL (October 2, 2026) – Following the release of her fifth studio album Baraja Bendita, which debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Latin Pop Albums chart, and a 2026 Latin GRAMMY nomination for Song of the Year as a songwriter on Santana’s “Mi Gran Amor,” multi-platinum global superstar Becky G is joining Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 for an exclusive Superstar Q&A.
Today, Billboard, the global music authority, announced that global music and cultural icon Becky G will join the 2026 edition of Billboard Latin Music Week, which this year is under the umbrella of global consolidation as a unifying theme. Taking place October 19–22, 2026, at the iconic Faena Forum Miami Beach, the event will once again serve as a dynamic platform celebrating the heartbeat of Latin music and culture. Tickets are on sale now at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
Since emerging as a breakout star in the mid-2010s, Becky G has become one of the defining voices in Latin pop, building a global audience across languages, genres, and cultures. The multi-platinum singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and activist has amassed more than 28 billion career streams worldwide, earning six Latin GRAMMY® nominations, an Academy Award nomination, a Billboard Music Award, American Music Awards, Latin American Music Awards, and E! People’s Choice Awards. In 2025, she was named to TIME100 Next, recognizing rising leaders shaping the future across industries.
Becky has continued to evolve creatively while staying connected to her Mexican-American roots. Her 2023 album ESQUINAS surpassed 987 million streams, debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Albums chart, and earned a Latin GRAMMY® nomination for “POR EL CONTRARIO.” She followed with ENCUENTROS, which debuted at No. 7 on the Latin Albums chart and No. 25 across all genres on Apple Music, leading to her CASA GOMEZ: OTRO CAPÍTULO TOUR and her first sold-out arena shows. Her latest album, Baraja Bendita, debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Latin Pop Albums chart, marking another chapter in her continued musical evolution.
Beyond music, Becky has expanded her influence across fashion, film, and culture, collaborating with leading global designers, performing at Coachella, and appearing in Power Rangers, Empire, and DC’s Blue Beetle. In 2024, she performed her Oscar-nominated song “The Fire Inside” from the movie, Flamin’ Hot, live at the Academy Awards, while her advocacy for representation and community continues to shape her work on and off stage.
Recognized as the longest-running, highest-profile, and most influential gathering in the Latin music industry, the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week features multiple days of can’t-miss programming, including live performances, exclusive panels, hands-on workshops, brand activations, and networking opportunities, bringing together leading artists, creators, and executives shaping the future of Latin music with fans across the globe, including:
- Exclusive conversations with today’s biggest Latin music stars and emerging voices.
- Industry panels with leaders shaping the future of Latin entertainment.
- Dynamic live performances and fan events.
- Networking opportunities with top executives, artists, and tastemakers.
Additionally, this year’s lineup includes, Ana Mena, Anuel AA, Aria Vega, Bebeshito, 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, with additional talent to be revealed soon, 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.
See the Billboard Latin Music Week full week schedule HERE.
Billboard Latin Music Week has been the driving force behind the most impactful conversations and cultural moments across Latin music for over three decades, connecting generations of artists, industry leaders, and fans alike. Each year, the event continues to shape the future of the genre on a global stage, solidifying its place as one of the most influential celebrations in entertainment. Last year’s sold-out events brought together some of the biggest names in Latin music, featuring star-studded conversations with artists like Anuel AA, Carín León, Carlos Vives, Daddy Yankee, Danny Ocean, DJ Khaled, Gloria & Emilio Estefan, Emilia, Ivy Queen, Kali Uchis, Laura Pausini, Myke Towers, Ozuna, Rawayana, Tokischa, and many more. This year’s edition will once again spotlight the continued global rise and influence of Latin sounds and storytelling.
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.
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