Premios Juventud announces its nominees ahead of its first European gala in Marbella

Marbella is preparing to host one of the major international events in Latin music and pop culture. Premios Juventud has announced the nominations for its 23rd edition, which will make history this year by being held in Europe for the first time. The gala will take place on 3 September 2026 at the Starlite Marbella amphitheatre, in the Nagüeles Quarry.

The event, produced by TelevisaUnivision, will bring together artists, content creators, entertainment figures and fans in a ceremony designed to connect Latin music with a global audience from one of the Costa del Sol’s most recognisable stages.

Carín León leads the nominations

The list of nominees places Carín León as the frontrunner of this edition, with nine nominations. He is followed by Beéle, Kany García and Rauw Alejandro, with seven nominations each.

Other standout names include Shakira, Romeo Santos, Karol G, Ovy On The Drums, Manuel Turizo, Eladio Carrión, Farruko and Quevedo, all with six nominations. Maluma and Myke Towers have five nominations, completing a line-up that reflects the current strength of urban music, Latin pop, Mexican music, tropical sounds and Latin dance.

Spain takes centre stage in the Marbella edition

The arrival of Premios Juventud in Marbella will have a particularly Spanish accent. Rosalía leads the national representation with five nominations, including Album of the Year for LUX. Alongside her, Aitana and Alejandro Sanz have four nominations each, while Quevedo appears among the artists with six nominations.

The organisation has also added categories with a European and Spanish focus. One of the highlights is “Best Euro-Song”, which includes proposals from artists such as Ana Mena, Manuel Carrasco, Amaia, Judeline, Bad Gyal, Elvis Crespo and La Oreja de Van Gogh. The new “Creator from Spain” category also debuts, dedicated to Spanish digital talent, with nominees including Elena Gortari, Jordi Rodríguez Moreno, Lola Lolita, Nil Ojeda and Tatiana Kaer.

The public will choose the winners

The winners of the 50 categories will be chosen exclusively by the public. Voting is open through the official Premios Juventud website and will remain available until 10 August, according to the information shared about the voting process.

This format maintains one of the awards’ most recognisable features: direct fan participation, allowing audiences to support their favourite artists, songs, productions and creators.

Marbella, an international showcase for Latin music

The choice of Starlite Marbella as the venue marks a symbolic step for Premios Juventud. After more than two decades of history, the gala will cross the Atlantic to take place in Europe for the first time, strengthening Marbella’s role as an international destination for music, entertainment and pop culture.

The Nagüeles Quarry will become a major showcase for the Latin music industry, with a gala that will be broadcast on Univision, UNIMÁS, Galavisión and ViX, according to the information published about the event.

PJ Fest and a week of experiences

The ceremony will be preceded by PJ Fest, a new experience through which Premios Juventud expands its traditional format into a week of music and activations in cities such as Miami, Houston and Los Angeles, before culminating with the main gala in Marbella.

This expansion turns the 2026 edition into more than just an awards ceremony: it will be an international celebration of Latin music, creators, digital trends and youth culture.

A key night for Starlite and the Costa del Sol

The arrival of Premios Juventud also strengthens the profile of Starlite Marbella, which is experiencing an especially symbolic season this year. The festival consolidates its role as a stage for major international artists and as a meeting point for music, entertainment, brands and global audiences.

For the Costa del Sol, the gala represents an opportunity for international visibility. During that week, Marbella will become a centre of attention for millions of Latin music fans and for an industry that continues to gain weight in global markets.

Useful information

📍 Location: Starlite Marbella, Nagüeles Quarry.
📅 Date: 3 September 2026.
🏆 Event: Premios Juventud 2026.
🎤 Edition: 23rd edition and first time held in Europe.
🌟 Most nominated artist: Carín León, with nine nominations.
🇪🇸 Notable Spanish presence: Rosalía, Aitana, Alejandro Sanz, Quevedo, Ana Mena, Bad Gyal, Amaia, Judeline and La Oreja de Van Gogh.
🗳️ Voting: open until 10 August on the official Premios Juventud website.
📺 Broadcast: Univision, UNIMÁS, Galavisión and ViX.
🎟️ Tickets: available through Starlite Marbella’s official channels.

The information comes from the article published by Al Sol de la Costa, official details shared by TelevisaUnivision, and information available on the Premios Juventud and Starlite Marbella websites.