One of the biggest Latin music events in the world is coming to Miami. Here’s how to go
Dale! Some of the hottest names in today’s music scene will come together in one place for Billboard Latin Music Week.
The annual star studded event — featuring panels, fan experiences, happy hours and workshops — takes place at Faena Forum in Miami Beach Monday through Friday.
Big stars like Shakira, Sebastián Yatra, Young Miko, Fonseca, Wisin, Peso Pluma, and more are confirmed to participate, so e-mail your boss right away for some PTO.
“We’re so very happy to be here again,” Leila Cobo, chief content officer of Billboard Latin and Billboard Español, said during a press conference unveiling the schedule. “A lot of people are discovering Latin music for the first time in the past year, but at Billboard, we’ve been part of its growth for over 30 years.”
Cobo will be sitting down with Shakira, recently named Billboard’s Latin Woman of the Year, for an exclusive, 45 minute Q & A at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, duly entitled, “Hits Don’t Lie.” And we definitely want more tea from the single mother of two who is still smarting from her nasty breakup.
Other major highlights include a chat with Sebastian Yatra at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday. Check listings as some of the happenings are only available for those who purchase an insider pass, starting at $699, for the whole shebang.
As for free stuff, there’s a Cheetos Block Party off site, 1 p.m. Friday at Wynwood Marketplace that includes a nighttime concert by Myke Towers, as well as a bunch of other performances at Oasis Wynwood throughout the week.
As has been the case for more than two decades, the Billboard Latin Music Awards — taking place at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables— coincide with Billboard’s annual LMW. The show will be broadcast by Telemundo, Universo and streaming service Peacock.
This year, Peso Pluma leads the list of finalists with 21 nods across 15 categories, including artist of the year, songwriter of the year, Global 200 Latin artist of the year and Top Latin Album of the year.
And, this just in: Bad Bunny is confirmed as one of the performers, so be on the lookout for the reggaetonero’s famous new girlfriend, Kendall Jenner, in the crowd.
BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC WEEK
WHEN: Oct. 2-6
WHERE: Faena Forum, 3300-3398 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-534-8800. Some of the concerts are taking place at Oasis Wynwood, 123 NW 23rd St., Miami.
INFO: Tickets available at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com
This story was originally published September 28, 2023 at 1:24 PM.
