Music has that rare ability to transform the pulse of a city, to sneak into daily routines, and to disrupt plans. Barcelona, always ready to get swept up in a great concert, is already gearing up to host one of the most high-profile award shows on the current scene. But before the big night, the red carpets, and the acceptance speeches with awards in hand, it’s time to clear up the main mystery: who are this year’s winners?
This very afternoon, the organizers of the LOS40 Music Awards Santander 2026 will lay their cards on the table. Starting at 4:00 p.m., via its official YouTube channel, a team of twelve hosts will reveal live the list of nominated artists who will compete at the upcoming awards ceremony. It’s the official kickoff to a month in which predictions, favorites, and playlists will be more prominent than ever.
A twelve-voice performance
Today’s announcement won’t be just a formality. The radio station has prepared a special program featuring some of its most recognizable faces (and voices).
Dani Moreno, Cristina Boscá, and Tony Aguilar will lead a team tasked with breaking down each of the categories. Joining them to round out this team of twelve hosts will be David Álvarez, Oscar Martínez, Cris Regatero, Jose Vicens, Jesús Taltavull, Mario Díaz, Felix Castillo, Ramsés López, and Aitana Jerez. It’s a collaborative effort to reveal the full list of nominees for this year’s awards.
On the horizon: November 20 in Barcelona
This afternoon’s event is, in fact, the first act of a production that will culminate in just under a month. The announcement of the nominees kicks off a period of speculation that will come to a definitive close on November 20.
That’s when Barcelona will host the LOS40 Music Awards Santander 2026, a gala that promises to bring the cream of the music scene to the city—and starting at 4:00 p.m. today, we’ll know who the real stars of the show are.
