2026 Latin Grammys Performances Ranked: Rosalía, Daddy Yankee and More

Rosalía opens with Lux

Spanish singer Rosalía took home album of the year for Lux, her 2025 album. She began the 27th annual Latin Grammy Awards with a medley of “La Rumba Del Perdón,” “La Perla” and “Dios Es Un Stalker.” Dancers wearing halos joined her on a stage designed to resemble heavenly clouds. “La Perla” also won song of the year; in her speech, Rosalía thanked Mexico and invited her collaborators, American urban sierreño trio Yahritza Y Su Esencia, onto the stage.

Daddy Yankee celebrates Puerto Rico

Person of the year Daddy Yankee performed a string of hits about an hour into the show. The set included “Ella Me Levantó,” “Con Calma,” “Despacito,” “Gasolina” and other songs, with appearances by Bizarrap, Bad Gyal, Feid, Jay Wheeler, French Montana, LL Cool J and Diljit Dosanjh.

Janet Jackson presented him with the honor. Accepting it, Daddy Yankee said, “Puerto Rico no es pequeño. Pequeño el mapa,” meaning Puerto Rico is not small; the map is small. He was the first Latin urbano artist to receive the person of the year honor.

A range of musical styles

Karol G performed her música mexicana ballad “Ese Hombre es Malo” with a full orchestra and 12 Mariachis. Mon Laferte sang “Femme Fatale,” while Silvana Estrada performed “Dime” with her Venezuelan cuatro. Kany García delivered the acoustic, aflamencado song “La Niña Que Fui.” Jorge Drexler performed “Las Palabras,” and Argentine rapper Milo J sang “Solifican12” and “Gil” alongside folk musician Gustavo Santaolalla.

More highlights from the stage

Carín León performed “Desde Que Te Tengo.” Juanes and Vivir Quintana sang “Humano,” and Elena Rose performed “Alma” with sword-wielding dancers. The ceremony was held live at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena and aired on Univision, UniMás, Galavisión and ViX. Roselyn Sánchez hosted. Juanes received the first award of the night, best pop/rock album for Juanesteban, presented by Pablo Alborán and Howie D of the Backstreet Boys.