Santander, Colombia, to host 2026 Monitor Latino Music Awards

The city of Bucaramanga, Santander, will host the seventh edition of the Monitor Latino Music Awards (Monitor Music Awards) from October 26 to 28, 2026. The event is expected to feature over 30 national and international artists, alongside industry executives and media representatives.

The three-day program includes a welcome cocktail and showcase at Necio Gastro Bar, followed by 'Monitor Talks'—a series of conferences and educational panels held at venues such as the Centro Cultural del Oriente, Teatro Santander, and Auditorio Ponce de Neomundo. The festivities will conclude with a main awards gala at the Centro de Eventos Diamante on October 28.

The awards will highlight diverse contemporary genres, including reggaeton, reparto, Colombian popular music, regional Mexican, dembow, tropical, and corridos tumbados. Confirmed performers include international acts such as Los Toros Band from the Dominican Republic and Aida Cuevas.