Billboard Latin Music Awards Take Over Miami Tonight
The 33rd annual ceremony kicks off at 8 p.m. at the James L. Knight Center with top honors on the line.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Latin
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Fans of Latin music in Miami can tune in tonight as the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards take over the James L. Knight Center. Hosted by Carmen Villalobos and Javier Poza, the 33rd annual ceremony celebrates artists based on their performance on Billboard musical charts.
Why it matters
The ceremony serves as the industry's barometer for the biggest sounds in Latin music, bringing international attention to the city's role as a primary hub for global talent. The event marks a culmination of the past year's chart-topping achievements for regional favorites and global icons alike.
Peso Pluma leads the pack with 17 nominations, followed by Tito Double P with 15 and Fuerza Regida with 12. These figures are based on performance on Billboard musical charts, with all winners still to be decided at tonight's event.
The players
Peso Pluma
The recording artist currently leading the award show with 17 nominations.
Carmen Villalobos
The 43-year-old television personality serving as a host for the ceremony.
Javier Poza
The 53-year-old television host presenting the evening's awards.
The details
The event will be broadcast live via Telemundo channels, Peacock, and the Telemundo app. Winners are determined by their performance on Billboard charts, highlighting the most commercially successful tracks and albums of the year. The ceremony is being held at the James L. Knight Center.
Timeline
The awards ceremony takes place October 22, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.
Beyond the 305
This ceremony marks the 33rd edition of the awards, following the 32nd Billboard Latin Music Awards as the latest installment in the long-running annual franchise. The event continues the city's established role as the primary venue for recognizing top-performing Latin musical acts.
Local viewers can watch the live broadcast through Telemundo, Peacock, or the Telemundo app starting at 8 p.m. tonight. Traffic in the vicinity of the James L. Knight Center may be impacted by the high-profile attendance throughout the evening.
The takeaway
Tonight represents the definitive look at which artists dominated the airwaves and streaming platforms over the past year. Fans can follow the official results as they are announced live from the James L. Knight Center.
Further reading
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