Premios Juventud nominations 2026: Carín León leads with nine
TelevisaUnivision says Carín León tops the Premios Juventud field ahead of the Sept. 3 show in Marbella, Spain.
By Poppy Nakagawa · Culture Writer
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The Premios Juventud nominations 2026 are in, and Carín León is sitting at the top of the pile. TelevisaUnivision announced that the Mexican music star has nine nominations for the 23rd edition of the fan-voted awards show.
Beéle, Kany García and Rauw Alejandro are close behind with seven nominations each, according to TelevisaUnivision. A strong second tier, with six nods apiece, includes Eladio Carrión, Farruko, Karol G, Manuel Turizo, Ovy On The Drums, Quevedo, Romeo Santos, Shakira and Xavi.
The ceremony is set for Sept. 3 at the Starlite Amphitheater in Marbella, Spain. TelevisaUnivision said the show will take place in Europe for the first time.
Who has the most Premios Juventud nominations in 2026?
Carín León leads the 2026 field with nine nominations, TelevisaUnivision said. Beéle, Kany García and Rauw Alejandro follow with seven each.
The nominee list spans music, television and creator categories. In the Premios Juventud Female Artist category, nominees include Aitana, Ana Mena, Anitta, Elena Rose, Kany García, Karol G, Natti Natasha, Rosalía, Shakira and Young Miko.
The Premios Juventud Male Artist category features Bad Bunny, Carín León, Danny Ocean, Farruko, Maluma, Myke Towers, Quevedo, Rauw Alejandro, Romeo Santos and Xavi. Favorite Group or Duo of the Year includes DND I Do Not Disturb, Gente de Zona, Jowell y Randy, La Oreja de Van Gogh, Maná, Mau y Ricky, Morat, Rawayana, Reik and Santos Bravos.
Carín León is also nominated in categories tied to tracks, albums, collaborations, touring and Mexican music, according to the announced list. Rauw Alejandro appears in major categories including Male Artist, My Favorite Track, Best Tour and urban and dance fields.
How do fans vote for Premios Juventud 2026?
TelevisaUnivision said winners will be decided by voting. Fans can start casting ballots on Aug. 10 through the awards show’s website at premiosjuventud.com.
The company said hosts, performers for the main ceremony and special honors will be revealed in the coming weeks.
In the United States, the ceremony will air live at 7 p.m. ET on Univision, UNIMÁS, Galavisión, YouTube and ViX. In Mexico, TelevisaUnivision said the broadcast will air on Canal 5 at 5 p.m.
What is PJ Fest?
PJ Fest is a weeklong celebration of Latin culture built around Premios Juventud, according to TelevisaUnivision. It begins Aug. 29 and includes events in cities such as Miami, Houston and Los Angeles before the awards show closes the run in Marbella.
The announced schedule starts Aug. 29 in Miami with Bresh Party. On Aug. 30, Houston hosts “El Bueno, La Mala y El Feo Fest,” an event aimed at Mexican music fans, with streaming on ViX, YouTube and Facebook.
Miami returns to the lineup Aug. 31 with a private Jay Wheeler concert available on ViX, YouTube and Facebook. Los Angeles hosts an exclusive Piso 21 event on Sept. 1, also available on those platforms.
On Sept. 2, ViX Música Sessions will feature Morat alongside Calle y Poché, with availability on ViX, Univision and YouTube. The run wraps Sept. 3 with Premios Juventud broadcasting live from Starlite in Marbella.
This story draws on original reporting from Variety.