The 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards are gearing up to deliver one of the most dynamic line‑ups in recent memory, with big names and bold category changes marking what promises to be a memorable night for Latin music. On Thursday, November 13, 2025, the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas will host this year’s ceremony, bringing major performers and fresh territory to the event.
Leading the charge is Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, who not only headlines the event but also arrives with a staggering twelve nominations — including the top honors of Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year. That dominance highlights how he continues to redefine Latin urban music and push its mainstream prominence. Alongside him, Colombian icon KAROL G brings her own momentum, with nominations spanning major categories such as Record of the Year and Best Tropical Song.
The performance roster doesn’t stop at the usual suspects. Emerging Argentinian duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso join in, as do Mexican powerhouse Fuerza Regida (led by Jesús Ortiz Paz), Puerto Rican‑based band Chuwi and legendary Mexican singer Marco Antonio Solís. This mix signals a clear focus not just on urban and pop Latin sounds but also on regional Mexican, roots‑influenced and cross‑genre music.
Another significant shift this year lies in the awards themselves: for the first time the Latin Recording Academy is introducing two new categories — Best Music for Visual Media and Best Roots Song — under a new Visual Media field, affirming that Latin music is evolving not just sonically but visually and culturally.
These developments reflect the broader landscape: Latin music continues to grow globally, and the Latin GRAMMYs are clearly responding by expanding their reach. The lineup is as much about honoring the heavyweights as it is about elevating artists who bridge genres, geographies and generations.
When the curtain rises in Las Vegas, viewers can expect high energy, bold performances and possibly a few surprise collaborations. It’s a show poised to reflect the full spectrum of Latin music today: from urban rhythms and pop hooks to roots‑revival and border‑crossing sounds.