Grupo Frontera, Santos Bravos, Mau y Ricky, Anuel AA & More to Join Billboard Latin Music Week 2026: See the Full Program

Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 is getting even bigger. Additional talent and programming were revealed during a press conference at Faena Forum Miami Beach on Monday (Sept. 14), with the event taking place Oct. 19-22.

Among the newly announced participants are Ana Mena, Anuel AA, Carlos Rivera, Clave Especial, Conep, Emmanuel Cortes, Ela Taubert, Erick Brian, Grupo Cañaveral, Grupo Frontera, Grupo Niche, Hermanos Espinoza, Kidd Voodoo, Kristina, Lali, Lorna, Mar Solís, Mau y Ricky and Santos Bravos. Executive panelists include Claudia Ochoa, Cristina Perpiñá-Robert, Ghazi, Miguel Ramírez, Paz Aparicio and more.

“Latin music has never been so global, so rich, so nuanced and so widely listened to as right now,” said Leila Cobo, co-chief content officer for Billboard. “Unveiling this program in the capital of Latin music, alongside the mayor of Miami-Dade, gives me enormous pride. Together, we have built a cultural movement and we are eager to share with everyone in the city and the world.”

Daniella Levine Cava, mayor of Miami-Dade County, said: “Thank you to Billboard for continuing to choose Miami and for continuing to invest in the music and artists that mean so much to our community and the world. We cannot wait to welcome you back in October. ¡Bienvenidas a Miami y que vive la música latina!”

These participants join previously announced talent, including Aria Vega, Bebeshito, DJ Conds, Fuerza Regida, Greeicy, Jay Wheeler, Jessi Uribe, Kany García, Lola Indigo, Maluma, Paola Jara, Pitbull, Quevedo, RaiNao, Rawayana, Rey Tony & Helabusador, Ryan Castro, Trueno, Wow Popy and Zhamira, alongside executive panelists Jorge “Pepo” Ferradas, Nat Pastor, Rebeca León, Rob Jonas, Tommy Mottola, Victor Gonzalez and Walter Kolm.

During the press conference, Cobo was joined by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Latin stars Bebeshito, Jessi Uribe, Mau y Ricky, Paola Jara and Wow Popy to reveal this year’s programming.

Spanning more than 30 years, Latin Music Week is the single most important and largest gathering of Latin artists and industry executives in the world. This year’s event will once again host panels, marquee conversations, roundtables, networking and activations, in addition to its celebrated Billboard En Vivo showcases. Latin Music Week also coincides with the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, set for Thursday, Oct. 22, airing live on Telemundo and Peacock.

Tickets are on sale now at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com. Check out the full schedule below:

Monday, Oct. 19

Daytime Programming

• By The Numbers: The State of Spanish Language Music Worldwide with Luminate CEO, Rob Jonas. 
• Beyond the Algorithm: From Viral Moment to Global Fanbase presented by UnitedMasters. Translating 15-second internet attention into a sustainable, global fanbase without traditional major label radio machinery requires intentional cultural infrastructure. We break it down for you.
• Latin Music’s Independent Revolution. It’s no secret that independent music entrepreneurs have been driving much of the growth of Latin music globally. Virgin Music Group executives Nat Pastor (Co-CEO), and Víctor González (EVP, President of Latin America, U.S. Latin, and Spain) will offer a wide-ranging discussion on the rise of Latin music globally and how independent labels and artists are the engine behind much of  this global success.
• Keynote: The Rise of Latin Music Globally with Tommy Mottola, Founder and Chairman, Mottola Media Group.
• The Power Players: Managers Edition featuring Jorge “Pepo” Ferradas, Rebeca Leon, and Walter Kolm.
• Grupo Frontera: Creativity and Expansion presented by The Orchard. The co-founders of BorderTown Records and members of Grupo Frontera: Adelaido “Payo” Solís III, Alberto Acosta and Juan Javier Cantú in conversation with Miguel Ramirez, GM, BorderTown Records and Claudia Ochoa, SVP, México and US-MEX, The Orchard. 
• The Stories Behind The Songs: Superstar Q&A With Kany Garcia, discusses her inspiration and process when writing new songs. 
• Latin American Touring
• New Urban, a conversation featuring Trueno, Kidd Voodoo and Quevedo.
• Networking Session: Latin Music Week attendees will have the chance to meet with the experts who run the business in these exclusive, intimate roundtable sessions. Participating companies and executives to be announced. 

Evening Programming

• Santos Bravos presented by HYBE Latin America. The new global Latin pop group sits down for a conversation on their first year together, followed by an intimate performance in the Faena Theater. This exclusive event is available only to Latin Music Week registrants. Capacity is limited and attendance will be first come, first served. 
• Billboard Latin Music Week Opening Night by Boombastic featuring Ela Taubert, Erick Brian, Kidd Voodoo, Kristina, Lorna and more at Furia Disco Rooftop Miami. Admission is free for Latin Music Week Registrants, Capacity is limited and attendance will be first come, first served. 21+

Tuesday, Oct. 20

Daytime Programming

• Cafecito Con: Cristina Perpiñá-Robert, CEO of SGAE on AI generated music and the future of creativity. 
• Making the Hit LIVE. Artists and details to be announced. 
• The New Mexican Music Generation featuring Clave Especial, Edgardo Nunez, Emmanuel Cortes, and Hermanos Espinoza.
• The Tropical Creators Panel. Artists and details to be announced. 
• Film & Music. Artists and details to be announced. 
• The Women’s Panel: Global Rising. A conversation with the female powerhouses of Latin Music from around the globe, featuring Ana Mena, Aria Vega, Greeicy, LALI, Lola Indigo, and RaiNao. 
• Reparto: Cuba’s Modern-Day Soundscape presented by EMM and Plus Media featuring Bebeshito, DJ Conds, Helabusador & Rey Tony and Wow Popy.
• Superstar Q&A With Fuerza Regida. 

Evening Programming

• Billboard En Vivo: One Night Only featuring Fuerza Regida at Faena Theater. This exclusive event is available only to Latin Music Week registrants. Capacity is limited and attendance will be first come, first served. 18+

Wednesday, Oct. 21

Daytime Programming

• Cafecito con Ghazi: On The Record. Ghazi, CEO, Empire, joins Kristin Robinson, Senior Correspondent (Publishing), Billboard, for this special live edition of the On The Record podcast. 
• The Many Faces of Latin Pop Today featuring Mau Y Ricky and Carlos Rivera.
• ‘Like Minded’ panel presented by BetterHelp featuring Maluma in an intimate conversation about mental health.  
• Generaciones: Why Nostalgia is Hipper Than Ever presented by Andrea Ramirez PR. A discussion with Mar Solís, Emir Pabon of Grupo Canaveral, and Alex Iñigo, Alex Torres, Fito Echeverria, and Luis Araque of Grupo Niche.
• Love and Music. A candid conversation with superstar couples Jay Wheeler and Zhamira and Jessi Uribe and Paola Jara.
• The Sony Music Publishing Icon Q&A With Maluma presented by Sony Music Publishing.
• Chart History Live: Superstar Q&A With Pitbull.

Evening Programming

• Billboard x Eater El Pre Party. Kick off Latin Music Week’s biggest night at El Pre Party, hosted by Eater and Billboard: an exclusive pregame featuring bites and drinks from Miami’s hottest restaurants, including a special dish in collaboration with Walmart, plus live experiences to get the night started right. Eat your way through the city’s food scene, then head to the main stage for one of En Vivo’s can’t-miss performances. Tickets available here. 18+
• Billboard En Vivo featuring Jay Wheeler and Zhamira with special guest Conep presented by Sonesta International Hotels. Tickets available here. 18+