The 2026 Latin Grammys take place on Thursday, Nov. 12, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The main three-hour telecast starts at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central) on Univision, UNIMÁS and Galavisión, and it streams on ViX. Roselyn Sánchez hosts. Karol G, Rosalía, Daddy Yankee, Bizarrap and Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh are among the performers, and producer-songwriter Édgar Barrera leads the nominations with 10.
Here’s what you need for the 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards: the schedule, the channels, start times around the world, the full list of announced performers and the nominees in the biggest categories.
When are the 2026 Latin Grammys?
The 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards air live on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, according to the Latin Recording Academy. The night happens in three parts:
- Latin Grammy Premiere: the afternoon ceremony before the broadcast, where most of the categories are handed out.
- Pre-show, 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central): TelevisaUnivision’s one-hour red carpet special, “Noche de Estrellas,” hosted by Alejandra Espinoza, Chiqui Delgado, Raúl de Molina, actor Emmanuel Palomares and singer-songwriter ISADORA, per TelevisaUnivision.
- Main telecast, 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central): three hours of performances and the top awards, hosted by Roselyn Sánchez.
This is Sánchez’s 10th time hosting the show, AP reports.
How to watch the Latin Grammys 2026
In the U.S., the show airs live on TelevisaUnivision’s platforms only:
- TV: Univision, UNIMÁS and Galavisión
- Streaming: ViX, TelevisaUnivision’s streaming service
- Red carpet: the Associated Press is streaming the red carpet from 5 p.m. ET on YouTube and apnews.com
If you’ve cut the cord, any live TV service that carries Univision will also work. Check your provider’s channel list before Thursday night so you aren’t hunting for it at 8 p.m.
What time is the Latin Grammys in my time zone?
“8 p.m. ET/PT” means the show starts at 8 p.m. local time on both U.S. coasts. If you’re watching the live East Coast feed from outside the U.S., the start time converts like this:
- Mexico City: 7 p.m. Thursday
- Bogotá: 8 p.m. Thursday
- Buenos Aires: 10 p.m. Thursday
- London: 1 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13
- Madrid: 2 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13
- Manila, Singapore and Beijing: 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13
Who is performing at the 2026 Latin Grammys?
The Latin Recording Academy announced its performers in two waves. The first lineup came out on Oct. 20, and a second batch followed on Nov. 5. As of now, the announced performers are:
- Anitta, Baby Ranks, Bad Gyal, Banda Los Recoditos, Bizarrap
- Camila Fernández, Carín León, Cristian Castro, Daddy Yankee, Divino, DJ Premier, Diljit Dosanjh
- Elena Rose, Feid, Fonseca, Grupo Frontera, Grupo Niche, Jay Wheeler, Jorge Drexler, Juanes
- Kany García, Karol G, Lil Supa, Luis Enrique, Luis Figueroa, Miguel Colón, Milo J, Mon Laferte
- Nathy Peluso, Niña Pastori, Ángel “Cucco” Peña, Rawayana, Reik, Rosalía, Silvana Estrada
- Sofía Reyes, The Warning, Vivir Quintana, Xavi and Yami Safdie
Two tributes: Willie Colón and José Alfredo Jiménez
The broadcast includes a tribute to the late salsa pioneer Willie Colón, “El Malo.” Ennio Gatti, who was Colón’s musical director and bandleader, will reunite the original 13-member band for it. Colón received the Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004 and helped bring the Latin Grammys to New York in 2006. There’s also a tribute to Mexican songwriter José Alfredo Jiménez, with Édgar Barrera as musical producer.
Daddy Yankee and Bizarrap
Daddy Yankee is this year’s Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, and he’s on the performer list. He and Argentine producer Bizarrap are also nominated together for Best Urban Performance and Best Urban Song for “Daddy Yankee: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 0/66.”
Diljit Dosanjh
Diljit Dosanjh’s spot is one of the most talked-about additions, especially among Indian fans. His team marked the news with the line “Punjabi AA Gaye Grammy Oye” (“Punjabis have arrived at Grammy”). The Academy hasn’t said what he’ll perform or whether he’ll have a guest. If you follow how online fan communities shape entertainment trends, expect his set to be one of the most-shared clips of the night.
2026 Latin Grammy nominations: who leads?
Nominations were announced in September and cover music released between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026. Billboard reports that Édgar Barrera leads the field with 10 nominations. Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and the Argentine duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso have seven each. Silvana Estrada and Mon Laferte have six each.
Album of the Year nominees
- Anitta – EQUILIBRIVM
- CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso – FREE SPIRITS
- Jorge Drexler – Taracá
- Silvana Estrada – Vendrán Suaves Lluvias
- Karol G – Tropicoqueta
- Mon Laferte – FEMME FATALE
- Carín León – MUDA
- Milo J – La Vida Era Más Corta
- Rawayana – ¿Dónde Es El After?
- Rosalía – LUX (Complete Works)
Record of the Year nominees
The nominees are “Ha Ha” (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso), “¿Como Se Ama?” (Jorge Drexler), “Dime” (Silvana Estrada), “O Amor Nos Encontrou” (Loulu Gilberto), “Coleccionando Heridas” (Karol G and Marco Antonio Solís), “Femme Fatale” (Mon Laferte), “Desde Que Te Tengo” (Carín León), “Niño” (Milo J), “La Perla” (Rosalía featuring Yahritza y Su Esencia) and “Alma” (Elena Rose), per the official nominations list.
Best New Artist nominees
Eleven acts are up for Best New Artist: Delilah, Fabian, Loulu Gilberto, Arath Herce, Macario Martínez, maye, Sofia Monroy, Kendall Peña, Dora Sanches, ARIA VEGA and Zeca Veloso.
Storylines to watch
Karol G’s big night. Karol G is both performing and nominated in seven categories, including Album of the Year for Tropicoqueta and Record and Song of the Year for “Coleccionando Heridas.” Her other nominations are Best Urban Music Album, Best Reggaeton Performance (“Verano Rosa”), Best Urban Performance (“Dile Luna”) and Best Regional Song (“Ese Hombre Es Malo”).
Rosalía’s LUX. Rosalía is nominated in all three of the big categories: Album of the Year for LUX (Complete Works), plus Record and Song of the Year for “La Perla.” She’s also performing.
Singer-songwriters in the top categories. Jorge Drexler, Silvana Estrada and Mon Laferte each have nominations in Album, Record and Song of the Year, and all three are on the performer list. That puts quieter, lyric-driven records up against the biggest names in urbano and pop.
A crossover moment. Diljit Dosanjh and American hip-hop producer DJ Premier are two of the few performers from outside the Latin music world. That’s part of why the lineup is getting attention well beyond the show’s usual audience. This is also the start of a busy awards stretch: our guide to the 2027 Grammy nominations date, time and how to watch covers what comes next. For the bigger picture on why packed arena shows like this keep growing, see why in-person live events are booming again.
FAQ
What date and time are the Latin Grammys 2026?
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. The main show starts at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central), and the pre-show starts at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
What channel are the Latin Grammys on?
Univision, UNIMÁS and Galavisión in the U.S., with live streaming on ViX.
Who is hosting the 2026 Latin Grammys?
Actress and producer Roselyn Sánchez, hosting for the 10th time.
Where are the Latin Grammys being held?
The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Who has the most Latin Grammy nominations in 2026?
Édgar Barrera, with 10. Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso follow with seven each.
Featured image: Karol G at the 2023 Latin Grammys in Seville. Photo by Junta de Andalucía, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped.
