Premios Juventud 2026 winners as Latino music crosses the Atlantic for a historic night in Europe

• The 2026 Premios Juventud edition marked a historic milestone by taking place in Europe for the first time, choosing the city of Marbella as its grand epicenter.
• Major music industry figures like Aitana and Shakira shined by sweeping multiple awards during the ceremony.
• Latino music showcased its massive global reach during an unforgettable evening packed with surprises, stellar performances and high emotion.

Crossing the ocean to take place on European soil for the first time turned the 2026 Premios Juventud into an unforgettable party revealing the industry’s golden era; under the slogan Conéctate al Vibe, Marbella’s Starlite Auditorium gathered a constellation of established stars and rising prospects who moved the audience.

A historic night in Marbella that consecrated Latino music

Among the main protagonists of the day, Spanish singer Aitana and Colombian star Shakira shined brightly throughout the awards event, taking home several of the night’s most coveted recognitions. Consequently, the 2026 Premios Juventud demonstrated that Hispanic culture recognizes no borders and its impact continues conquering the planet’s most demanding stages.

Stellar performances and the most vibrant moments of the gala

Furthermore, prior social media anticipation gave way to an unstoppable display of talent where artists like Marc Anthony, Quevedo and Farruko dazzled audiences with memorable presentations. Likewise, the 2026 Premios Juventud also paid tribute to musical genre diversity, rewarding pop, urban, Mexican music and tropical rhythms with multiple winners. Moreover, attendees at the Marbella evening enjoyed a vibrant red carpet featuring Aitana and Shakira alongside other stars, as well as a unique festive atmosphere crowning the year’s top exponents. Undoubtedly, this edition of the awards consolidated Spain as a mandatory stop for major international music events.

 

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The triumph of musical diversity and international talent

On the other hand, distributing awards among a vast variety of creators and singers reaffirmed the excellent competitive level currently experienced by the global artistic community. Therefore, this edition of the 2026 Premios Juventud left its mark by successfully integrating digital categories, content creators and historic collaborations that thrilled millions of viewers. Celebrating the 2026 Premios Juventud in Marbella opened a brilliant door toward future international editions continuing to unite continents through music. Thus, the awards closed their European cycle with a resounding success driven by singers like Aitana and Shakira among many others, carving their name into the history of Latin music.

The major winners who made history in Marbella

Likewise, establishing themselves as the ceremony’s ultimate dominators required overwhelming talent driving figures like Aitana and Shakira to capture all eyes after lifting multiple awards during an unforgettable night. While the Colombian superstar shined by capturing major recognitions alongside international artists like Burna Boy, the Spanish performer dominated the musical category by conquering key titles like best pop album for Cuarto Azul and best euro-song for Superestrella. Thus, established names like Bad Bunny, Romeo Santos, Prince Royce, and Carín León also joined the select list of top winners at the 2026 Premios Juventud, proving that genre diversity and the power of Latin music have no ceiling.

 

 

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Featured Winners of the 2026 Premios Juventud

Agent of Change

• Marc Anthony
• La Oreja de Van Gogh
• Yandel

Female Artist

• Shakira

Male Artist

• Bad Bunny

Favorite Group or Duo of the Year

• Santos Bravos

The New Generation

• Female: Aria Vega
• Male: Santos Bravos
• Mexican Music: Omar Camacho

My Favorite Track

• “Me Está Doliendo” – Carín León & Alejandro Fernández

Album of the Year

• Tropicoqueta – Karol G

Best Euro-Song

• “Superestrella” – Aitana

Girl Power

• “Fifty Fifty” – Kenia Os & Lola Indigo

OMG Collaboration

• “Dai Dai” – Shakira & Burna Boy

The Perfect Mix

• “No Quiero Hablar” – Ángela Aguilar & Marc Anthony

Best Dance Track

• “Yapaque” – Farruko, Greeicy & Steve Aoki

Latin Afrobeat of the Year

• “Enemigos” – Ozuna, Beéle & Ovy On The Drums

Best Cumbia Track

• “Con Otra” – Cazzu

Producer of the Year

• Bizarrap

Best Tour

• Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour – Bad Bunny

Urban Category

• Best urban track: “Daddy Yankee: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 0/66” – Bizarrap & Daddy Yankee
• Best urban mix: “Tonto” – J Balvin, Ryan Castro & DJ Snake
• Best urban rhythmic song: “Verano Rosa” – Karol G & Feid
• Best urban trap song: “Que Sensación (Remix)” – Jezzy & Arcángel
• Best dembow song: “Saca Punta” – Arlene Mc, Alofoke Music, Jey One & La Mas Doll
• Best urban album: Do Not Disturb – Young Miko

Pop Category

• Best pop/urban song: “Bronceador” – Maluma
• Best pop/rhythmic song: “Yo Y Tú” – Ovy On The Drums, Quevedo & Beéle
• Best pop song: “Bésame” – Alejandro Sanz & Shakira
• Best pop rock song: “Sin Ti” – Morat & Jay Wheeler
• Best new generation pop song: “Morfina” – Humbe
• Best pop ballad song: “Sin Despedida” – Carlos Rivera & Alejandro Fernández
• Best pop album: Cuarto Azul – Aitana

Mexican Music Category

• Best Mexican music collaboration: “Modo Difícil” – Grupo Firme & Grupo Frontera
• Best Mexican music fusion: “No Capea” – Xavi & Grupo Frontera
• Best mariachi song: “Retumbando En El Cora” – Camila Fernández
• Best banda song: “El Rey” – Vicente Fernández & Alejandro Fernández
• Best norteña song: “Me Enamoré Solo” – Calibre 50
• Best Mexican music album: Palabra De To’s (Seca) – Carín León

Tropical Category

• Tropical hit: “Dardos” – Romeo Santos & Prince Royce
• Tropical mix: “Lokita Por Mí” – Romeo Santos & Prince Royce
• Best tropical album: Better Late Than Never – Romeo Santos & Prince Royce

Digital and Social Category

• Creator of the year: Stefanny Loaiza
• Best LOL: Jenny Solares
• Podcast of the year: Pinky Promise
• #Gettingreadywith: Valeria Villalobo
• Football POV: Mercedes Roa
• #Modoavión: Araya Vlogs
• Dream couples: Aitana y Plex
• Creators Spain: Lola Lolita