Latin Grammys Add Karol G, Bizarrap to Lineup
The Latin Recording Academy has announced more performers for its 27th Latin Grammy Awards ceremony.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Latin
The Latin Recording Academy announced additional performers for the 27th Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday, November 5. Karol G, Bizarrap, Bad Gyal, Diljit Dosanjh and others are among those set to take the stage, and Daddy Yankee will be honored as person of the year.
Why it matters
The lineup and honorees shape the national broadcast's profile and signal which artists the academy is spotlighting across genres. Recognition of Willie Colón's legacy also highlights the Latin music tradition's roots in New York.
Karol G is nominated in multiple categories, including album of the year for Tropicoqueta, and Bad Gyal is up for best urban music album for Más Cara. The full list of winners has not been released as of the announcement.
The players
Karol G
Colombian singer and songwriter nominated across multiple categories at the 27th Latin Grammy Awards, including album of the year for Tropicoqueta.
Daddy Yankee
Puerto Rican reggaeton artist who will be honored as the Latin Recording Academy's person of the year.
Latin Recording Academy
The organization that presents the Latin Grammy Awards and announced the latest performers for the 27th ceremony.
Willie Colón
Nuyorican trombonist, singer, bandleader, composer, producer and arranger who is being honored in tribute at the ceremony.
The details
The Latin Recording Academy named Karol G, Baby Ranks, Bad Gyal, Bizarrap, Miguel Colón, Divino, DJ Premier, Diljit Dosanjh, Grupo Niche, Jay Wheeler, Lil Supa, Luis Enrique, Nathy Peluso and Ángel "Cucco" Peña among the latest performers. The academy will also honor the late Willie Colón with a tribute led by Ennio Gatti, Colón's former musical director, leading the original 13-member band.
Timeline
Thursday, November 5, 2026: Latin Recording Academy announces additional performers
November 12, 2026: Awards air live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with a one-hour pre-show at 7 p.m. ET and the telecast at 8 p.m. ET
2004: Willie Colón receives the Latin Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award
2006: Colón helps bring the Latin Grammys to New York
Legacy Thread
The tribute to Willie Colón recalls his 2004 Lifetime Achievement Award and his 2006 role in bringing the Latin Grammys to New York. The 2026 ceremony returns to that legacy while presenting a lineup that spans urban, salsa and pop genres.
Viewers can watch the awards live on November 12, 2026, beginning with a one-hour pre-show at 7 p.m. ET and the three-hour telecast at 8 p.m. ET. The lineup includes performances by several artists across Latin pop, urban and salsa music.
The takeaway
The 2026 lineup pairs major nominees like Karol G with tributes to legacy figures such as Willie Colón, offering a snapshot of how the Latin Grammys balance current stars and music history. Fans planning to watch can tune in for the full three-hour telecast on November 12.
What happens next
The Latin Grammy Awards telecast airs live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on November 12, 2026, with a one-hour pre-show at 7 p.m. ET and the main broadcast at 8 p.m. ET.
Further reading
Explore more in Latin music coverage for background on the artists and genres featured in this year's ceremony.
