The Latin Recording Academy announced Tuesday, October 20, that 14 acts will take the stage at the 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, scheduled for November 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
The first round of performers also includes Juanes, Jorge Drexler, Kany García, Silvana Estrada, Banda Los Recoditos, Vivir Quintana, Rawayana, Elena Rose and Xavi.
Puerto Rican actress Roselyn Sánchez will return as host for the tenth time, continuing her long association with Latin music's biggest awards ceremony.
One of the most anticipated appearances will be that of Daddy Yankee, who is being honored as the Latin Recording Academy's 2026 Person of the Year.
The reggaeton pioneer, whose hits include "Gasolina," "Rompe" and "Con Calma," will perform during the televised ceremony, adding another chapter to a career that helped take reggaeton from Puerto Rico to the global mainstream.
His participation comes after his decision to retire from secular music and dedicate a new chapter of his life and career to his Christian faith.
Rosalía, Anitta and Mon Laferte Lead a Star-Studded Lineup
Several of the announced performers are also competing for the night's biggest prizes.
Spanish superstar Rosalía is nominated for Album of the Year for Lux (Complete Works), while her collaboration with Yahritza y Su Esencia, "La Perla," is competing for Record of the Year. The track is also nominated for Song of the Year.
Brazilian singer Anitta is in contention for Album of the Year and Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album for EQUILIBRIVM, giving her another opportunity to represent Brazilian music on one of Latin music's most visible stages.
Chilean singer-songwriter Mon Laferte is also among the major contenders, with Femme Fatale nominated for Album of the Year and its title track competing for both Record and Song of the Year.
Uruguayan musician Jorge Drexler received major nominations for Taracá and "¿Cómo Se Ama?," while Mexican singer Silvana Estrada earned recognition for Vendrán Suaves Lluvias and "Dime."
Colombian star Juanes will perform as he competes for Song of the Year with "Humano," a composition also recognized through a nomination for Mexican singer-songwriter Vivir Quintana.
Meanwhile, Puerto Rican artist Kany García is nominated for Best Traditional Pop Album for Puerta Abierta and Best Pop Song for "A La Niña Que Fui."
Mexican Music and Venezuelan Talent Will Also Take the Stage
Regional Mexican music will have a strong presence at this year's ceremony.
Carín León is nominated for Album of the Year for Muda and Record of the Year for "Desde Que Te Tengo." Xavi, one of the younger artists bringing contemporary Mexican music to international audiences, is nominated for Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album for Dosis and Best Regional Song for "No Capea," featuring Grupo Frontera.
Banda Los Recoditos will also perform, with their album Piratita competing for Best Banda Album.
Venezuela will be represented by Rawayana, whose ¿Dónde Es El After? is nominated for Album of the Year, and Miami-based Venezuelan singer-songwriter Elena Rose, who is competing for Record of the Year with "Alma."
The mix of established superstars, alternative artists and newer voices reflects the increasingly diverse sounds competing for recognition at the Latin Grammys, from reggaeton and Brazilian pop to regional Mexican music and intimate singer-songwriter projects.
The Academy has not yet revealed which songs the artists will perform or whether the ceremony will feature special collaborations. Additional performers are expected to be announced ahead of the show.
When and Where to Watch the 2026 Latin Grammys
The 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards will air live on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The three-hour ceremony will be broadcast on Univision beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT and 7 p.m. Central, following a one-hour pre-show starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT and 6 p.m. Central.
With Daddy Yankee receiving one of the Academy's highest honors and Rosalía, Anitta, Mon Laferte and other major nominees taking the stage, the first performer announcement offers an early glimpse of what could be one of the year's most closely watched Latin music events.
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