The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards brought Latin music’s biggest names to the James L. Knight Center in Miami on Thursday, Oct. 22, airing live on Telemundo and Peacock. Rosalía received the Billboard Hall of Fame Award, Rubén Blades was honored with the Icon Award, Cristian Castro took the Lifetime Achievement Award and Fuerza Regida earned the Vanguard Award — a lineup of honorees that spanned generations and genres in one night.
The performances matched the star power. Carlos Rivera, Ozuna, Manuel Turizo, Ivy Queen, Wisin, Pablo Alborán, Tito Double P, Xavi and Fuerza Regida all hit the stage, with música Mexicana and reggaetón sharing the spotlight. Elvis Crespo and Víctor Manuelle opened the ceremony with the live premiere of their track“La Gozadera,”setting the tone for a night that kept the energy up from start to finish.
The awards capped off a full week of Billboard Latin Music Week programming at the Faena Forum and Faena Theater in Miami Beach, putting the city at the center of the Latin music world. Whether you caught the broadcast live or are catching up on clips today, the night gave fans plenty to talk about. Which performance or acceptance speech stuck with you the most? Let us know in the comments.
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