Premios Juventud 2026 arrives on Thursday, September 3, bringing one of the biggest nights in Latin music and entertainment to a historic new location. The 23rd edition will take place at Starlite Marbella in Andalusia, Spain, marking the first time the ceremony has been staged outside the Americas.
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When and Where Are Premios Juventud 2026?
The 2026 ceremony will be held at the Auditorio Starlite Marbella, an open-air venue in southern Spain. The move represents a major change for an awards show that has traditionally been staged in cities across the Americas.
The ceremony begins at 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT / 4 p.m. PT in the United States, with the event broadcast live from Marbella. In Spain, the main gala begins at 10:30 p.m. CEST, following the red carpet at 8 p.m.
Premios Juventud is also expanding its digital coverage this year. The Backstage Livestream will run for more than five hours, covering Noche de Estrellas arrivals, backstage moments and artist reactions alongside the main ceremony.
How to Watch Premios Juventud 2026
U.S. viewers can watch the ceremony live on Univision, UNIMÁS and Galavisión, as well as through ViX. The same streaming platform will provide access for audiences in additional international markets.
In Spain, RTVE is carrying the event through La 2 and RTVE Play, giving the ceremony a dedicated broadcast presence in its host country. YouTube will also carry digital coverage surrounding the event.
Who Is Performing at Premios Juventud 2026?
The Premios Juventud 2026 performance lineup brings together more than 30 artists from across Latin music. The bill includes major names from reggaeton, pop, tropical music, regional Mexican and rock.
Confirmed performers include Ana Mena, Ángela Aguilar, Camilo, Christian Nodal, Eladio Carrión, Elena Rose, Elvis Crespo, Fariana, Farruko, Greeicy, Juan Magán, Kenia Os, Marc Anthony, Mau y Ricky, Morat, Natanael Cano, Quevedo, Silvestre Dangond, Wisin, Xavi and Yandel.
One of the night’s headline collaborations pairs Farruko and Juan Magán for “Marbella Nights,” the official song of Premios Juventud 2026. The two artists are also part of the show’s opening performance alongside DJ Rous.
Who Has the Most Premios Juventud 2026 Nominations?
Carín León leads the nominations with nine, making him the most nominated artist at the 2026 ceremony. Beéle, Kany García and Rauw Alejandro follow with seven nominations each.
A group of artists enters the ceremony with six nominations apiece, including Eladio Carrión, Farruko, Karol G, Manuel Turizo, Ovy On The Drums, Quevedo, Romeo Santos, Shakira and Xavi.
The ceremony features 50 categories and 338 nominated artists and creators. Alongside music awards, Premios Juventud recognizes television, digital content, streaming and broader pop-culture achievements.
Among the most anticipated categories are Artista Premios Juventud Femenina, Artista Premios Juventud Masculino, Grupo o Dúo Favorito del Año and the various Mejor Canción categories.
What Makes the 2026 Ceremony Different?
The move to Marbella gives Premios Juventud a distinctly international identity. Rather than simply broadcasting Latin entertainment to Europe, the production places Latin music’s biggest stars directly in a European cultural and tourism hub.
That shift comes as Spanish-language music continues to reach audiences well beyond Latin America and the United States. The combination of a European venue, Latin American stars and a multi-platform broadcast makes the 2026 ceremony one of the show’s most ambitious editions yet.
With 50 awards, more than 30 performers and 338 nominees competing across music and entertainment categories, Premios Juventud 2026 has plenty of potential for headline-making moments once the cameras go live from Marbella. The bigger question is whether the Spain edition will become a one-time experiment or establish a new international chapter for the awards in the years ahead.
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