Carín León leads the nominations as the awards show expands into the new PJ Fest experience.
The countdown to Premios Juventud 2026 is officially underway, and this year’s edition is set to make history.
TelevisaUnivision has announced the nominees for the 23rd annual Premios Juventud, which will travel to Marbella, Spain, for the very first time. The awards ceremony will serve as the centerpiece of PJ Fest, a new six-day celebration that transforms the iconic event into a global festival of Latin music, entertainment, and fan experiences.
The awards will air live on September 3 from the iconic Starlite Amphitheater in Marbella on Univision, UNIMÁS, Galavisión, YouTube, and ViX, reaching audiences across the United States and Mexico.
Carín León Tops the Nominees
Regional Mexican superstar Carín León leads the field with nine nominations.
Close behind are:
- Beéle – 7 nominations
- Kany García – 7
- Rauw Alejandro – 7
Artists receiving six nominations include:
- Eladio Carrión
- Farruko
- Karol G
- Manuel Turizo
- Ovy On The Drums
- Quevedo
- Romeo Santos
- Shakira
- Xavi
This year’s awards recognize excellence across 50 categories, celebrating achievements in music, television, streaming, digital creators, and pop culture.
New «Creator de España» Category
For the first time, Premios Juventud introduces the «Creator de España» category, recognizing Spain’s growing digital creator community while celebrating the cultural connection between Spain and Latin America.
Fans Decide the Winners
As always, the winners will be determined exclusively by fans.
Voting is now open through August 10, allowing audiences to support their favorite artists, songs, productions, and creators.
Introducing PJ Fest
The newly launched PJ Fest expands the celebration beyond the awards show with concerts, immersive experiences, exclusive performances, and original content across multiple cities.
Highlights include:
- August 29: Bresh Party in Miami
- August 30: El Bueno, La Mala y El Feo Fest in Houston
- August 31: Exclusive Jay Wheeler concert in Miami
- September 1: Piso 21 event in Los Angeles
- September 2: ViX Música Sessions featuring Morat and Calle y Poché in Marbella
- September 3: Live broadcast of Premios Juventud from Marbella
With its expansion into Europe and the launch of PJ Fest, Premios Juventud 2026 enters a new era, celebrating Latin music and culture on an even larger international stage.
