Colombian singer Maluma and Spanish artist Quevedo will join the upcoming Billboard Latin Music Week gathering in Miami, organisers announced on Wednesday.
This year's event will focus on the global consolidation of Spanish-language songs as a unifying force across the music industry. The four-day gathering is scheduled to take place from October 19 to October 22, 2026, at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach.
Billboard confirmed in an official statement that Colombian vocalist Aria Vega will also participate in the event. They will be joined by Cuban performers Bebeshito, DJ Conds, Rey Tony & Helabusador, and Wow Popy during the October gathering.
Billboard Latin Music Week is widely considered the largest industry gathering for Spanish-language music, bringing together top recording artists, executives, and creators. Host venue Faena Forum is a landmark multi-disciplinary venue situated in Miami Beach, Florida, designed to host major international cultural and commercial gatherings.
Expanded lineup of international artists
The newly announced acts join an extensive list of artists previously confirmed for the schedule. That roster features Mexican-American group Fuerza Regida, Cuban-American star Pitbull, Spanish singer Lola Indigo, Colombian artist Greeicy, and Puerto Rican singers Jay Wheeler and Kany Garcia.
Additional confirmed acts include Colombian performers Jessi Uribe, Paola Jara, and Ryan Castro, alongside Puerto Rican artist RaiNao and Argentine rapper Trueno. Venezuelan group Rawayana and Venezuelan singer-songwriter Zhamira are also set to participate.
The lineup represents a broad spectrum of Latin genres and regions. Maluma, born in Medellin, Colombia, is a chart-topping reggaeton and Latin pop international icon. Quevedo, hailing from Spain's Canary Islands, has gained global fame through hit urban singles. Fuerza Regida is known for pioneering urban corridos, while Pitbull is a Miami-born global pop hitmaker.
Greeicy is a Colombian pop singer who launched her musical career after starring in television productions, while Kany Garcia is an acclaimed Puerto Rican singer-songwriter known for her acoustic pop compositions. Argentine rapper Trueno rose to prominence in Latin American hip-hop through competitive freestyle battles.
In addition to stage performers, prominent music executives will participate in industry panels and sessions. Confirmed executives attending include Jorge Pepo Ferradas, Rebeca Leon, Rob Jonas, and Walter Kolm. Leon and Kolm are recognized leaders in Latin artist management and label operations.
Coinciding Billboard Latin Music Awards
The week's activities will coincide with the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, which are set to take place in Miami on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
The annual awards ceremony will be broadcast live on the Telemundo television network and streamed online via the Peacock streaming platform. The Billboard Latin Music Awards honor top-charting tracks, albums, and artists, while Telemundo and Peacock provide nationwide coverage across television and digital streaming platforms in the United States.
