Billboard's 2026 Latin album release calendar

Following Rolling Stone's roundup of anticipated 2026 Latin albums, Billboard has published a release calendar highlighting confirmed dates from stars like Nicky Jam and a roster of emerging acts, alongside teased projects amid the genre's momentum after 2025's revenue growth.

Billboard's 2026 Latin music release calendar, unveiled January 6, spotlights a packed year starting strong in January. Key highlights include Nicky Jam's Bohemio on January 30 via Virgin Music Group—his debut with the label after leaving Sony Music, teased as a fresh chapter on Instagram.

January opens with Elvis Crespo's Poeta Herío (Colmadito Special Edition) (January 2, Puntería Records/Sony Music Latin), Lola Índigo's La Bruja, La Niña y El Dragón (Universal Music Spain), and Rawayana's ¿Dónde Es El After? (Brocoli Records/Rimas Entertainment). January 16 features Arcángel's La 8va Maravilla (Rimas Entertainment), Baby Gas's Ghetto Vato 2: Siempre Ghetto (Empire), Carlos Neda's EP Para Caídas, Dani Flow's 30 Años (Virgin Music México), Juan Gabriel's posthumous Los Dúo (Track by Track) (Virgin Music Group), and Mariachi El Bronx's Bandoleros (ATO Records). On January 23: Yung Beef's EL PLUGGG 3 OVA 2 (Empire) and Paulina Goto's EP Natural al Natural (Empire).

February brings Timø's Canto Pa’ No Llorar (February 13, UMG Recordings). March teases Juanes's untitled album (UMG Recordings), and April Cimafunk's Aguaje, both undated. Additional undated projects include Bad Gyal, Casi (Si El Tiburón Se Come El Cable), Julieta Venegas, Nando García (Lover Man), Tini (FUTTTURA), Wampi (Tienes Que Ser Feliz), and Xavi—some echoing Rolling Stone's anticipated list. Fans should watch for updates on potential shifts.

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