Anitta, Rosalía, Daddy Yankee, Juanes and Carín León are among the artists set to perform at the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards, with the Latin Recording Academy announcing the first wave of performers for its 27th annual ceremony on October 20. The event will take place on Thursday, November 12, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with Roselyn Sánchez returning as host for the 10th time.
The initial lineup brings together established Latin music stars, acclaimed singer-songwriters and artists representing different generations and musical traditions. Banda Los Recoditos, Jorge Drexler, Silvana Estrada, Kany García, Mon Laferte, Vivir Quintana, Rawayana, Elena Rose and Xavi will also take the stage, setting up a ceremony that spans Latin pop, regional Mexican music, alternative sounds and contemporary urban influences.
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Daddy Yankee, named the Latin Recording Academy’s 2026 Person of the Year, is among the performers with a particularly significant role in this year’s celebrations. The reggaeton pioneer will be recognized for his influence on Latin music, while his appearance adds another major name to a lineup featuring artists who have helped shape the genre’s international reach. Further details about the tribute and any additional performers have yet to be announced.
Several of the announced acts enter the ceremony with major nominations. Anitta is competing for Album of the Year with EQUILIBRIVM and is also nominated for Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album. Rosalía is among the leading names in the album and song categories, earning nominations for Album of the Year with Lux (Complete Works), Record of the Year for “La Perla,” featuring Yahritza y Su Esencia, and Song of the Year for the same track.
Jorge Drexler also has a prominent presence in the main categories, with Taracá nominated for Album of the Year and “¿Cómo Se Ama?” competing for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Silvana Estrada earned nominations for Album of the Year for Vendrán Suaves Lluvias, as well as Record of the Year and Song of the Year for “Dime.” Mon Laferte is represented in the major categories with Femme Fatale and its title track, while Carín León’s Muda and “Desde Que Te Tengo” also earned recognition.
The announced performers extend beyond the headline categories. Kany García received nominations for Best Traditional Pop Album for Puerta Abierta and Best Pop Song for “A La Niña Que Fui.” Juanes and Vivir Quintana are both nominated for Song of the Year for “Humano,” while Rawayana earned an Album of the Year nomination for ¿Dónde Es El After?. Elena Rose is competing for Record of the Year with “Alma.” Xavi received nominations for Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album for Dosis and Best Regional Song for “No Capea,” featuring Grupo Frontera, while Banda Los Recoditos is nominated for Best Banda Album for Piratita.
The three-hour Latin Grammy telecast will air live on Univision on November 12, beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT, or 7 p.m. Central. A one-hour pre-show will start at 7 p.m. ET/PT, with the Latin Grammy Premiere, where the majority of awards are presented, taking place earlier in the afternoon. Additional performers and details about the ceremony are expected to be announced ahead of the Las Vegas event.
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