HEAT Latin Music Awards 2026 to debut in Mexico

The 2026 HEAT Latin Music Awards will be held for the first time in Mexico, with the ceremony scheduled for November 5 at the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Centre. The event will feature 30 categories, including a new distinction for Best Regional Mexican Artist to honor the host nation.

Karol G leads the nominations with ten nods, followed by Bad Bunny with nine. Other prominent nominees include Carlos Rivera, Shakira, Carín León, and Alejandro Fernández. The awards, which allow fans to vote via the LosHeat.tv app, will be preceded by a week of activities in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta starting October 30.

Various regional artists have also secured nominations, such as Peruvian singer Kate Candela in the Musical Promise category, Colombian artist Corridos del Rey for Best Religious Song, and Dominican singer La Insuperable for Best Dominican Urban Artist. The ceremony will be broadcast live on LosHeat.tv.