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Elvis Crespo, Ha*Ash, Jessi Uribe, Paola Jara, and More to Perform at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards

Oct 08, 2026 NBCUniversal News Group

Becky G, Clave Especial, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Lali, Lupillo Rivera, Ana Brenda Contreras, Jacky Bracamontes, Julio Vaqueiro and more join the star-studded lineup of presenters for the live awards show Thursday, October 22, on Telemundo and Peacock

Tickets to the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards are available through Ticketmaster

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Miami, FL – October 8, 2026 – The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards are bringing even more star power to the stage with a new wave of performers and presenters joining the celebration. Elvis Crespo, Erick Brian, Ha*Ash, Jessi Uribe, La Nueva Ola de la Cumbia, Nanpa Básico, Nella, Paola Jara, Pututi & Nesty and SANTOS BRAVOS are set to perform during the longest-running and most prestigious awards show in Latin music, presented LIVE Thursday, October 22, at 8 p.m. ET / 7C, on Telemundo and Peacock from the James L. Knight Center in Miami. The night will kick off with star-studded blue-carpet coverage across platforms starting at 7 p.m. ET / 6C.

Also taking the stage as presenters will be an array of stars spanning music, television, entertainment and sports. Renowned music artists Ana Mena, Baby Rasta & Gringo, two-time finalist Becky G, four-time finalist Clave Especial, Gilberto Santa Rosa, José Luis Rodríguez, Lali, Los Gemelos, Luis Alfonso, Lupillo Rivera, Mike Bahía, Pancho Uresti and Ryan Castro will be joined by actors and television personalities Ana Brenda Contreras, Andrea Meza, Erick Elías, Gregorio Pernía, Jacky Bracamontes and Julio Vaqueiro, as well as sports personalities Luis Omar Tapia and Adriana Monsalve.

Hosted by Carmen Villalobos and Javier Poza, 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 experience the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards in person, with tickets available through Ticketmaster.

The newly announced performers include:

  • Elvis Crespo — Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning artist Elvis Crespo, a past recipient of the Billboard Hall of Fame Award, continues to bring his unmistakable merengue sound to new generations. In 2026, he topped the charts in Spain with “La Graciosa,” his collaboration with Quevedo, toured Europe and received the Key to the Bronx following a headline performance in New York. He also recently debuted “Pa’ Bailar,” a new collaboration with Colombian artist Beéle, continuing a three-decade career that has made him one of tropical music’s most enduring stars.
  • Erick Brian — Former CNCO member Erick Brian is entering a new chapter as a solo artist, blending Latin pop roots with urban influences and an evolving connection to Cuban reparto. Following his 2025 debut EP, BTW… Lo Intenté, and 2026 project DESTIEMPO, he continues exploring his Cuban roots on his latest release, “Vacaciones,” alongside Los TiTi, out October 8.
  • Ha*Ash — Sisters Hanna and Ashley of Ha*Ash have become one of Latin music’s most successful female duos over more than two decades, building a catalog of hits that has generated billions of YouTube views and sold-out performances throughout Mexico, Latin America, the United States, Canada and Spain. In 2025, Billboard honored the duo with the Premio Inquebrantable at Mujeres Latinas en la Música, recognizing their career and contributions to Latin music.
  • Jessi Uribe — Colombian singer Jessi Uribe has become one of the leading voices of música popular colombiana, building an international following across Latin America, the United States and Europe. With more than four million monthly Spotify listeners and over 1.2 billion streams on the platform, his catalog includes fan favorites such as “Dulce Pecado,” “Matemos Las Ganas” and collaborations with artists including Alejandro Fernández, Carín León and Luis R Conriquez.
  • La Nueva Ola de la Cumbia — Multicultural group La Nueva Ola de la Cumbia brings Latin American cumbia to a new generation through a high-energy mix of music, humor, nostalgia and performance. Made up of musicians from Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Nicaragua, the group reimagines hits from the ’80s, ’90s and 2000s in its signature “cumbializado” style. Following its 2026 performance at South by Southwest, the group released its debut full-length album, Llegó la Nueva Ola, featuring both original songs and the reimagined tracks that have become a hallmark of its sound.
  • Nanpa Básico — Colombian singer-songwriter Nanpa Básico has emerged as one of the most influential voices in Latin rap today, known for introspective lyrics that blend sensitivity and social commentary. His career has included sold-out tours across Latin America, the United States and Europe, while his latest album, Que Tin y Que Tan, brings together the story of what “home” means to him through collaborations with artists including Camilo, Kapo, DFZM and Kris R.
  • Nella — Winner of the 2019 Latin GRAMMY® for Best New Artist, Venezuelan singer-songwriter Nella blends her Latin American roots with a contemporary, global sensibility. Recognized by The New York Times, NPR, and Billboard, she has collaborated with Alejandro Sanz, Juan Luis Guerra, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Carlos Ponce, and Kany García. Her career also includes projects with Gustavo Dudamel and Asghar Farhadi, as well as performances as a special guest of Andrea Bocelli.
  • Paola Jara — One of the leading female voices in Colombian regional music, Paola Jara has built a career spanning more than three decades and audiences across multiple continents. In 2026, she released Despecho a 2 Voces with Jessi Uribe, while continuing her international expansion with the Vuelve tour, which included performances in Colombia, Ecuador and Europe.
  • Pututi & Nesty— Cuban artists Pututi and Nesty are helping bring a new generation of Cuban sounds to audiences around the world. A four-time Latin Grammy nominee, Pututi is a singer, songwriter and producer considered a key figure in the evolution of reparto and Cuban urban music, while Nesty is a singer, songwriter and producer known for blending tropical reparto, salsa, Latin pop and urban music. Together, they represent two of the leading voices in contemporary Cuban music.
  • SANTOS BRAVOS — The first Latin pop group built within HYBE’s K-pop system, SANTOS BRAVOS brings together Drew, Kauê, Alejandro, Gabi and Kenneth in a global Latin pop group that blends the soul of Latin music with the precision and creative approach associated with K-pop. Since its debut, the group has taken its music to major stages across Latin America and beyond, including performances at the FIFA Fan Festival in Monterrey and KCON LA 2026.

These artists join the already announced lineup of Carlos Rivera, Chuyin, Fuerza Regida, Kapo, Manuel Turizo, Melymel, Ozuna, Pablo Alborán, RIZA, Tito Double P, Víctor Manuelle, Xavi and Yahritza y Su Esencia in what promises to be an unforgettable night.

The conversation around this year’s awards continues with Premios Billboard de la Música Latina: El Podcast, a six-episode live video series featuring digital content creators and special guests discussing the artists, performances and stories surrounding Latin music’s biggest night. New episodes stream live Thursdays at 6 p.m. ET / 5C on Telemundo’s YouTube channel, @TelemundoEntretenimiento.

For the latest news, exclusive content and behind-the-scenes access to the Billboard Latin Music Awards, follow:

The Billboard Latin Music Awards serve as the grand finale of Billboard Latin Music Week, taking place in Miami October 19-22, 2026. The industry’s must-attend Latin music event features exclusive performances, one-of-a-kind conversations, workshops, showcases and unique fan experiences, culminating with the Billboard Latin Music Awards on October 22. Learn more and register at billboardlatinmusicweek.com.

BLMA FB/IG Post: More stars are joining the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards! Elvis Crespo, Ha*Ash, Jessi Uribe, Paola Jara, Erick Brian, Nanpa Básico, Nella, Pututi & Nesty, SANTOS BRAVOS, La Nueva Ola de la Cumbia and Tony Dize are set to perform, while Becky G, Clave Especial, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Lali, Lupillo Rivera, Ana Brenda Contreras, Jacqueline Bracamontes, Julio Vaqueiro and more will take the stage as presenters. The @LatinBillboards air LIVE October 22 at 8 p.m. ET / 7C on @Telemundo and @Peacock from the James L. Knight Center in Miami. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. #PremiosBillboard2026 #BillboardLatinMusicAwards

BLMA X Post:  Elvis Crespo, Ha*Ash, Jessi Uribe, Paola Jara & more will perform at the 2026 @LatinBillboards, while Becky G, Clave Especial, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Lali, Lupillo Rivera& more join as presenters.LIVE Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. ET/7C on @Telemundo & @Peacock. #PremiosBillboard2026

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MBS Special Events, Inc. is a leading production company specialized in the development, creation, and complete production of many of today’s most important televised live entertainment specials. Under the leadership of Executive Producer Mary Black Suarez, with 30 plus years’ experience spearheading such projects as the Billboard Latin Music Awards, Latin American Music Awards, Premio Lo Nuestro and the Billboard Regional Mexican Awards amongst many others, MBS Special Events is producing this edition of the Billboard Latin Music Awards. MBS Special Events is a driving force behind multiple projects with its signature high quality and industry leading services to continue to deliver the best televised special events to its broadcast partners and clients.

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