Premios Juventud 2026: Winners and highlights from the gala

Shakira, Karol G and Bad Bunny led the winners at the 2026 Premios Juventud, held on Sept. 3 at the Starlite Auditorium in Marbella, Spain.

The 23rd edition of the Latin music awards recognized 338 nominees across 50 categories. Shakira won female Premios Juventud artist, best pop song for “Bésame” with Alejandro Sanz, and best OMG collaboration for “Dai Dai” with Burna Boy.

Karol G won album of the year for “Tropicoqueta” and best urbano rhythmic song for “Verano rosa.” Bad Bunny received the awards for male Premios Juventud artist and tour of the year.

Aitana, Alejandro Fernández, Romeo Santos and Prince Royce were also among the ceremony’s notable winners. Cazzu won best cumbia song for “Con otra,” while Carín León and Alejandro Fernández shared the award for favorite track with “Me está doliendo.” Kenia OS and Lola Índigo won the Girl Power category for “Fifty Fifty.”

Santos Bravos won favorite group or duo and male new generation. Bizarrap was named producer of the year. Other winners included Ángela Aguilar and Marc Anthony for perfect mix, Farruko, Greeicy and Steve Aoki for dance track, and Gabriel Soto and Angelique Boyer in the favorite actor and actress categories.

The gala was held in Europe for the first time, after previous editions in Miami, Puerto Rico and Panama. Marc Anthony and Yandel received the Agents of Change honor for their social and cultural impact. Farruko also presented “Marbella Nights,” described as the awards’ first official anthem, created with Juan Magán and Romeo Santos.