Premios Juventud announced the first round of performers for its first-ever European edition, airing live Thursday, September 3, from Starlite Marbella in Spain on Univision, UNIMÁS, Galavisión, ViX, and YouTube, coast to coast in the U.S. at 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT / 4 p.m. PT, and in Mexico on Canal 5 at 5 p.m.
This year’s ceremony will feature unforgettable performances, world premieres, television debuts, and cross-genre collaborations. The first wave of performers include:
- Ana Mena joins the Premios Juventud lineup for the first time. The Spanish pop star is nominated for Artista Premios Juventud Femenina and Mejor Euro Song.
- Regional Mexican superstar Christian Nodalreturns to perform “Amé.” Fresh off the release of “¿Quién + Como Yo?” and with new music on the way later this year, Nodal is nominated for Mejor Álbum Música Mexicana for “¿Quién + Como Yo?” and Mejor Canción Mariachi Música Mexicana for “Un Vals.” He is a two-time Premios Juventud winner.
- Merengue icon Elvis Crespo will make his Premios Juventud debut with two televised world premieres, performing “La Graciosa” alongside Quevedo and an unreleased song. Elvis Crespo earned three nominations this year, including Mejor Euro Song, Tropical Hit and Mejor Álbum Tropical.
- Farruko will headline the show’s opening performance alongside Juan Magán and Rous, performing “Marbella Nights,” the official Premios Juventud 2026 anthem, in addition to “Yapaque” with Greeicy and the upcoming release “Madrid.” Farruko, a five-time Premios Juventud winner, leads this group of performers with six nominations, including Artista Premios Juventud Masculino.
- Colombian singer-songwriter Greeicy joins the opening performance with Farruko for “Yapaque.” She also arrives at Premios Juventud following the release of her latest album, “Candela,” and is nominated for Girl Power and Mejor Dance Track.
- Spanish DJ and producer Juan Magán, known as “The King of Electro Latino,” will make his Premios Juventud debut as part of the opening performance of “Marbella Nights.” He is nominated for Mejor Euro Song and Mejor Dance Track.
- Marc Anthony returns to the Premios Juventud stage as this year’s Agente de Cambio. The global salsa icon will perform a medley of his greatest hits, including “Aguanile,” “Valió La Pena,” “Pa’ Ya Voy” and “Vivir Mi Vida.” A three-time nominee this year, Anthony is nominated for La Mezcla Perfecta, Tropical Hit, and Tropical Mix. He has won eight Premios Juventud awards since 2004.
- Mau y Ricky will take the Premios Juventud stage performing “Aiaiaiaiai” from their latest album, “Ricky y Mau.” The duo is nominated for Grupo o Dúo Favorito del Año and Mejor Álbum Pop.
- Quevedo will make his Premios Juventud debut, performing a medley of his hits, including “Columbia,” “Al Golpito” and “La Graciosa” alongside Elvis Crespo. He is nominated for Artista Premios Juventud Masculino, Mejor Euro Song and Mejor Urban Track.
- Miami-based Cuban DJ Rous will make her Premios Juventud debut as part of the show’s opening performance alongside Farruko and Juan Magán, performing the official Premios Juventud anthem, “Marbella Nights.” Her participation marks a major milestone in her career after years of building a strong presence in Miami’s Latin music scene.