Latin Music Stars Align for Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 Spectacle
Billboard has unveiled the first wave of speakers for the 2026 Latin Music Week in Miami, featuring artists like Greeicy, Jay Wheeler, and Jessi Uribe, alongside industry executives. Running from October 19-22, the event, themed "Global Consolidation," will celebrate Latin music's worldwide expansion with performances, panels, and networking, culminating with the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Billboard has officially announced the initial lineup of speakers for the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week, a highly anticipated event set to take place at the Faena Forum Miami Beach this October. The first wave of confirmed artists includes a star-studded roster featuring Greeicy, Jay Wheeler, Jessi Uribe, Kany García, Lola Índigo, Paola Jara, RaiNao, Rawayana, Ryan Castro, Trueno, and Zhamira. Additional talent is expected to be unveiled in the coming weeks, promising an even more expansive and diverse presence.
Beyond the musical artists, the event will also host influential executive panelists. Confirmed industry leaders include Nat Pastor, Tommy Mottola, and Victor Gonzalez, with more prominent figures to be announced soon. Leila Cobo, Billboard’s co-chief content officer, emphasized the global impact of Latin music, stating, “Latin music is a global powerhouse, listened to more than ever around the world, and that is thanks to its extraordinary artists and executives.” She further highlighted Billboard’s role in this journey, expressing pride in bringing top talent to Miami to celebrate achievements and shape the future of the industry.
The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week is scheduled from October 19 to 22. It is widely recognized as the longest-running, highest-profile, and most influential gathering in Latin music. This year’s edition will operate under the theme of “Global Consolidation,” focusing on the genre’s continuous worldwide expansion. Attendees can look forward to multiple days packed with performances, exclusive conversations, engaging panels, insightful workshops, vibrant showcases, valuable networking opportunities, and unique fan experiences.
Billboard CEO Mike Van reinforced the event’s significance, noting, “For more than three decades, Billboard Latin Music Week has stood as the premier global celebration of Latin music. We’re honored to welcome this year’s talent as we continue inspiring conversations that move the industry forward.” The previous year’s sold-out event featured an impressive lineup of artists such as Anuel AA, Carín León, Carlos Vives, Daddy Yankee, Gloria & Emilio Estefan, Ivy Queen, Kali Uchis, Laura Pausini, Myke Towers, Ozuna, and Xavi, among others, showcasing the event's consistent ability to attract top-tier talent.
A significant highlight of the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week is its strategic alignment with the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards. The awards ceremony will also take place in Miami on October 22, broadcasting live on Telemundo and Peacock, providing a grand culmination to the week’s festivities. For those interested in attending or learning more, further information on Billboard Latin Music Week and ticket sales is available at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.