The 2026 Latin Grammys take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It is the 27th edition of the awards, and this year’s show brings a record-setting nominee, a Daddy Yankee tribute and more than 40 live performers. Here is everything you need to know: how to watch, who is nominated and who is performing.
Latin Grammys 2026: Date, Time and Venue
| Date | Thursday, November 12, 2026 |
| Venue | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas |
| Red carpet | 5 p.m. ET livestream on the Associated Press YouTube channel |
| Pre-show | 7 p.m. ET (one hour) |
| Main show | 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT |
| Host | Roselyn Sánchez (her 10th time hosting) |
How to Watch the 2026 Latin Grammys
In the United States, the ceremony airs live on TelevisaUnivision’s platforms: Univision, UNIMÁS, Galavisión and the streaming service ViX. The red-carpet arrivals stream for free on the Associated Press YouTube channel starting at 5 p.m. ET, so you can watch the fashion before the music begins.
Keep in mind that most of the awards are handed out earlier in the day at the Premiere ceremony. The televised show focuses on the biggest categories and the performances.
Who Has the Most Nominations?
Songwriter and producer Edgar Barrera leads all nominees with 10 nominations. He is the man behind countless hits for Grupo Frontera, Karol G and Shakira, and he also produced this year’s tribute to Mexican legend José Alfredo Jiménez.
- Edgar Barrera: 10 nominations
- Karol G: 7
- Rosalía: 7
- Jorge Drexler: 7
- Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso: 7
- Silvana Estrada: 6
- Mon Laferte: 6
Karol G arrives in Las Vegas on a high. Her single “BbY WOW” with Judeline and rusowsky just entered the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, as we covered in this week’s chart recap.
Best New Artist Nominees
The Best New Artist category is one of the most exciting of the night. This year’s nominees are Delilah, Fabian, Loulu Gilberto, Arath Herce, Macario Martínez, Maye, Sofia Monroy, Kendall Peña, Dora Sanches, Aria Vega and Zeca Veloso.
Who Is Performing at the 2026 Latin Grammys?
The performer list is huge. Daddy Yankee, this year’s Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, will take the stage, and so will many of the biggest names in Latin music:
- Karol G, Rosalía, Anitta, Juanes, Feid and Carín León
- Jorge Drexler, Silvana Estrada, Mon Laferte and Kany García
- Grupo Frontera, Xavi, Milo J, Reik and Sofía Reyes
- Bizarrap, Nathy Peluso, Bad Gyal and Jay Wheeler
- Cristian Castro, Camila Fernández, Fonseca, Luis Enrique and Grupo Niche
- Special guests including DJ Premier and Indian superstar Diljit Dosanjh
There will also be a tribute to José Alfredo Jiménez, one of the most important songwriters in Mexican music history, produced by Edgar Barrera.
Why This Year Matters
Latin music is growing faster than almost any other genre in the United States. According to Luminate’s 2026 midyear report, about 9.4 percent of all U.S. streams are now in Spanish, and more than half of casual listeners engage with Latin music. As a result, the Latin Grammys are no longer a niche event. They are one of the biggest nights in global pop.
For more award-season coverage, see our guide to the latest music news, and come back after the show for the full list of winners.
FAQ
When are the 2026 Latin Grammys?
Thursday, November 12, 2026, with the main show starting at 8 p.m. ET.
Where can I watch the Latin Grammys in the U.S.?
On Univision, UNIMÁS, Galavisión and ViX. The red carpet streams on the AP YouTube channel.
Who has the most nominations in 2026?
Edgar Barrera leads with 10, followed by Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso with 7 each.
Who is hosting?
Roselyn Sánchez hosts for the 10th time.
Photo: Karol G performing in El Salvador, 2024 by La Prensa Gráfica Noticias de El Salvador via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0. Cropped and text added by MusiccStar.