The 2026 Latin Grammys performances are ranked here, and Rosalía takes the top spot. The 27th show was held Thursday, Nov. 12, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with Roselyn Sánchez hosting for the 10th time. Here's our top 5, how we built it, and the wins that went with each set.
(More: how Latin music took over the world's biggest stages.)
Latin Grammys 2026 Performances Ranked From 1 to 5
Our pick for best performance at the Latin Grammys 2026 is Rosalía. She opened the show with a medley from her album Lux, then won Album of the Year and Song of the Year. Anitta, Daddy Yankee, Karol G, and Milo J complete our top 5.
- Rosalía: a medley of songs from Lux to open the show. She won Album of the Year and Song of the Year.
- Anitta: a high-energy set Billboard described as water and fire colliding. She won Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album for Equilibrivm.
- Daddy Yankee: his biggest hits, about an hour into the show. He was the Latin Recording Academy's 2026 Person of the Year.
- Karol G: the acoustic, flamenco-tinged "La Niña Que Fui." She won Best Reggaeton Performance for "Verano Rosa" with Feid.
- Milo J: a set with Gustavo Santaolalla. He won Best Urban/Fusion Performance for "Gil" with Trueno.
ROSALÍA - LUX Medley (Live at Latin Grammys 2026)
How This Ranking Was Built
This is our order, not an official one. We built it from the performances that reports covered in detail, plus what each artist won.
Rankings are opinions, so yours may look different.
Rosalía Opens the Show With a Lux Medley
Rosalía kicked things off with a medley of songs from Lux. Starting the night with her own album set the tone right away.
She was part of the first performer wave announced on Oct. 20, along with Daddy Yankee and Anitta.
The night paid off for her too. Lux won Album of the Year, her third win in that category, and "La Perla" won Song of the Year.
Anitta's Performance and Her Equilibrivm Win
Billboard described Anitta's set as water and fire colliding. It also pointed to her athleticism and stage presence.
That's why she lands at No. 2 for us. It was a big, physical performance, and it stood out in a night full of strong ones.
She also took home Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album for Equilibrivm.
Daddy Yankee Plays His Biggest Hits as Person of the Year
Daddy Yankee was the Latin Recording Academy's 2026 Person of the Year. He played his biggest hits about an hour into the show.
That put his set right around the middle of the night. A hits set suits a career honor, since it lets the crowd sing along.
He's third on our list because the honor and the song catalog carried the moment.
Karol G Goes Acoustic With La Niña Que Fui
Karol G went quieter than you might expect. She performed "La Niña Que Fui," an acoustic song with a flamenco-tinged sound.
She also won Best Reggaeton Performance for "Verano Rosa" with Feid.
(More: Karol G's new album and her Drake and Bruno Mars link-ups.)
Winners Tied to These Performances
Most of our top 5 left with trophies. Here's the quick list:
- Rosalía: Album of the Year (Lux) and Song of the Year ("La Perla").
- Anitta: Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album (Equilibrivm).
- Karol G: Best Reggaeton Performance ("Verano Rosa" with Feid).
- Milo J: Best Urban/Fusion Performance ("Gil" with Trueno).
- CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso with Fred again..: Best Electronic Music Performance ("Beto's Horns – Fred Remix").
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Latin Grammys 2026 Performances FAQ
Who had the best performance at the Latin Grammys 2026?
We picked Rosalía. Her Lux medley opened the night, and she left with Album of the Year.
Did Daddy Yankee perform at the Latin Grammys 2026?
Yes. He played his biggest hits as the Latin Recording Academy's 2026 Person of the Year.
What song did Karol G perform at the Latin Grammys?
She performed "La Niña Que Fui," an acoustic song with a flamenco-tinged sound.
How long into the show did Daddy Yankee perform?
About an hour in, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
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