Two major figures in Caribbean music are officially joining the live lineup for LOS40 Music Awards Santander 2026. Romeo Santos and Prince Royce will perform at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona on November 20, 2026, bringing the sound of the Dominican Republic to the stage.
Announced by Dani Moreno ‘El Gallo’ and Cristina Boscá, the addition of the artists known as El Rey and El Príncipe of bachata brings the total number of confirmed acts for the event to ten. The ceremony also marks the celebration of the 60th anniversary since the founding of LOS40, joining a previously announced roster that includes Ana Mena, Camilo, Álvaro de Luna, Manuel Turizo, Ryan Castro, Ravyn Lenae, and Lola Indigo.
Global Latina Nominations
In addition to their live performance, Romeo Santos and Prince Royce stand among the most nominated acts in the Global Latina category, securing five award options:
- Mejor Artista o Grupo Latino
- Mejor Canción Latina, for Dardos
- Mejor Álbum Latino, for Better Late Than Never
- Mejor Artista o Grupo en directo
- Mejor Gira o Concierto, for Better Late Than Never Tour
Published in late 2025, their collaborative album combined romantic bachata with contemporary production, producing tracks such as Estocolmo, Lokita por Mí, Dardos, and Ay! San Miguel. The track Dardos reached number one in Spain.
Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour Visits US and Europe
The collaborative project sparked the “Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour,” which traveled across the United States and Europe throughout 2026. Within Spain, the tour made stops in Sevilla, Fuengirola, Zaragoza, Pamplona, Barcelona, Murcia, Valencia, Madrid, A Coruña, Tenerife, and Santander. The Barcelona and Madrid concerts marked notable stops on the European route, characterized by high ticket demand and a setlist featuring both shared collaborative tracks and classic material from their respective solo careers.