The following is a list of events and new Spanish and Portuguese-language music that happened in 2023 in the Latin music industry, namely music released in Ibero-America. Ibero-America encompasses Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and the Latino population in Canada and the United States.
Events
January–March
January 8 – Daddy Yankee makes his final concert after performing for 32 years. It was held at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico. January 12 – After just nine hours, "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53", performed by Bizarrap and Shakira, breaks the record of the most streamed Spanish-language song on YouTube in a single day. It was previously held by "Despacito (remix)", performed by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber. January 16 – "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53" becomes the song with the best debut performance in Spain of the 21st century, debuting atop the chart with just one day of tracking. January 22 – For the first time in Spotify history, the Latin artist with the most monthly listeners is a woman: Shakira. February 4 – "Eaea", written by Álvaro Tato, Blanca Paloma Ramos and Jose Pablo Polo, and performed by Blanca Paloma, wins the second edition of the Benidorm Fest, and will represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool. February 5 – The 65th Annual Grammy Awards are scheduled to take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Pasieros by Rubén Blades and Boca Livre wins Best Latin Pop Album. Motomami by Rosalía wins Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album Un Canto por México - El Musical by Natalia Lafourcade wins Best Regional Mexican Music Album. Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny wins Best Música Urbana Album Pa'llá Voy by Marc Anthony wins Best Tropical Latin Album. Fandango at the Wall in New York by Arturo O'Farrill and The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra featuring The Congra Patria Son Jarocho Collective wins Best Latin Jazz Album. February 11 – "Sintiéndolo Mucho", performed by Joaquín Sabina and Leiva, wins the Goya Award for Best Original Song. February 19 – The Viña del Mar International Song Festival makes its comeback after being canceled for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. February 22 – Juan Manuel Moreno, President of the Regional Government of Andalusia announces that the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards will take place in Seville, marking the first time the event is celebrated outside the United States. February 23 – The 35th Premios lo Nuestro awards ceremony takes place at the Dade Arena in Miami, United States. Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year. "Mamiii" by Becky G and Karol G wins Song of the Year. Karol G wins Artist of the Year. Bizarrap wins Best New Male Artist. Kim Loaiza wins Best New Female Artist. February 25 – Mañana Será Bonito by Karol G breaks the record for the most-streamed female Spanish-language album in a single day with 32 million streams. March 1 – Becky G is awarded with the Impact Award at Billboard Women in Music, Ivy Queen is presented the Icon Award, while Rosalía receives the first-ever Producer of the Year award. March 4 – "TQG", performed by Karol G and Shakira, tops the Spotify Global chart, marking the second time a Latin song tops the list after "Envolver". March 5 – Mañana Será Bonito by Karol G becomes the first ever female Spanish-language album to debut atop the Billboard 200. March 11 – "Ai coração", performed by Mimicat, wins the 57th Festival da Canção, determining Portugal's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest. March 24 – Spanish musician Rosalía announces her engagement with Puerto Rican singer Rauw Alejandro on the music video for "Beso.
April–June April 6 – Billboard and Telemundo announce its inaugural Billboard Latin Women in Music event. April 14 – Bad Bunny headlines the twenty second edition of Coachella, becoming the first Latino artist to headline the festival. Other performers include Becky G, Rosalía, Eladio Carrión and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs. April 15 – Five Peso Pluma songs simultaneously chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, breaking the record as the Mexican artist with the most entries on the list, surpassing Paulina Rubio. His song "Ella Baila Sola" reaches the seventeenth spot, becoming the highest position for any Mexican in the United States, beating Thalía's "I Want You", released in 2003. April 17 – "Ella Baila Sola", performed by Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma, tops the Spotify Global chart, becoming the first Regional Mexican song to do so. April 20 – The 8th Annual Latin American Music Awards take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year. "Mamiii" by Becky G and Karol G wins Song of the Year. Karol G wins Artist of the Year. Bizarrap wins New Artist of the Year. April 21 – Brazilian singer Anitta departs from Warner Music citing frustrations with the record label and signs with Universal Music. April 27 – The 4th Annual Premios Odeón take place in Madrid to celebrate the best in Spanish music. Motomami by Rosalía wins Album of the Year. "Quevedo: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52", by Bizarrap and Quevedo wins Song of the Year. "Quevedo: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52", by Bizarrap and Quevedo wins Video of the Year. Álvaro de Luna wins Best New Artist. May 7 – Shakira is awarded Woman of the Year at the inaugural edition of the Billboard Latin Women in Music. Other winners include Ana Gabriel, Emilia, María Becerra, Evaluna, Goyo, and Thalía. May 13 – Spain places seventeenth at the 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Eaea", performed by Blanca Paloma. Portugal ends twenty-third. May 16 – The 25th Annual Premios Gardel take place at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires to celebrate the best in Argentinian music. Bien o Mal by Trueno wins Album of the Year. "La Triple T" by Tini wins Song of the Year. "Argentina" by Trueno and Nathy Peluso wins Record of the Year. Noelia Recalde wins Best New Artist. May 17 – The 15th Premios MIN take place at the Auditorium in Palma de Mallorca to celebrate the best in Spanish independent music. Burbuja Cómoda y Elefante Inesperado by Los Estanques y Anni B Sweet win Album of the Year. "Brillabas", by los Estanques y Anni B Sweet win Song of the Year. Los Estanques y Anni B Sweet win Artist of the Year. Los Estanques y Anni B Sweet win Best New Artist. "Ay Mamá" by Rigoberta Bandini wins Video of the Year. May 17 – The 12th Premios Nuestra Tierra take place at the Jorge Eliecer Gaitán Theater in Bogotá to recognize the best in Colombian music. "La Bachata" by Manuel Turizo wins Song of the Year. Feliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo by Feid wins Album of the Year. Feid wins Artist of the Year, Luis Alfonso wins Best New Artist. May 31 – The Latin Recording Academy announces names Italian singer Laura Pausini as the Person of the Year, becoming the first musician of non Iberian-American descent to receive the honor. June 4 – The 9th Pulsar Awards take place in Santiago live from a TVN studio, to recognize the best in Chilean music. Luzdeflash by Congreso wins Album of the Year. "Chao" by Yorka wins Record of the Year. "Ultra Solo" by Polimá Westcoast and Pailita wins Song of the Year. "Aunque Te Mueras Por Volver" by Mon Laferte wins Video of the Year. June 8 – 8th Heat Latin Music Awards take place at Margaritaville Reserve Cap Cana in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. "Provenza" by Karol G wins Song of the Year. Feid wins Best Male Artist. Greeicy wins Best Female Artist. Lit Killah wins Best New Artist. June 15 – The 4th Premios Tu Música Urbano take place at the Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Karol G wins Artist of the Year. "Provenza" by Karol G wins Song of the Year. June 14 – Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz departs from Universal Music Group and signs on with Sony Music. June 15 – Puerto Rican rapper Vico C releases Pánico, his first album in fourteen years.
July–September July 20 – The 20th Premios Juventud take place at José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. August 4 – The 10th MTV MIAW Awards take place at Pepsi Center WTC in Mexico City, Mexico. September 12 - The 40th MTV Videos Music Awards take place at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Anitta, Karol G, Peso Pluma & Shakira all took the stage to perform with Peso Pluma being the first regional Mexican artist to perform at the VMA's. Shakira was honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, being presented by Wyclef Jean. Karol G & Shakira took home the award for Best Collaboration for "TQG" and Anitta took home the award for Best Latin for "Funk Rave".
October–December October 5 – The 30th Billboard Latin Music Awards take place at Watsco Center in Coral Gables. Bad Bunny wins Artist of the Year. "Ella Baila Sola", performed by Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma wins Hot Latin Song of the Year. Peso Pluma wins New Artist of the Year. October 17 – Nicky Jam announces his retirement at age 42, after twenty years in the industry. October 21 – The 43rd Tejano Music Awards took place at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas. At the event, Siggno's Jesse Turner and Mike Gonzalez & The Iconiczz were the night's biggest winners with two wins each, while Monica Saldivar received the most nominations at five. Beto Ramon was the sole honoree for the Lifetime Achievement Award after the organization rescinded Joe Lopez following backlash from fans following his 2006 conviction for multiple sex offenses. October 23 – "Si No Estás" by Íñigo Quintero tops the Spotify Global chart, making him the first solo Spanish singer to do so. October 26 – The inaugural edition of the Premios Rolling Stone en Español Awards are scheduled to take place at The Fillmore in Miami Beach.
November 3The 18th edition of LOS40 Music Awards take place at the WiZink Center, in Madrid. Ana Mena wins Best Spanish Act. Alpha by Aitana wins Best Spanish Album. "Todo Contigo" by Álvaro de Luna wins Best Spanish Song. "Las Babys" by Aitana wins Best Spanish Video. November 5 – The 30th MTV Europe Music Awards air on MTV live from Paris. Anitta wins Best Latin. Mauté wins Best Brazilian Act. Kenia Os wins Best Latin America North Act. Feid wins Best Latin America Central Act. Lali wins Best Latin America South Act. Bispo wins Best Portuguese Act. Samantha Hudson wins Best Spanish Act.
November 16 – The 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards are held at FIBES Conference and Exhibition Centre in Seville, Spain, marking the first time the awards are held outside of the United States. Women dominate the general fields for the first time: "De Todas las Flores" by Natalia Lafourcade won Record of the Year. Mañana Será Bonito by Colombian singer Karol G wins Album of the Year. "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53" by Shakira, Bizarrap Santiago Alvarado, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz, and wins Song of the Year Joaquina wins Best New Artist.
Number-one albums and singles by country List of Billboard Argentina Hot 100 number-one singles of 2023 List of number-one albums of 2023 (Portugal) List of number-one albums of 2023 (Spain) List of number-one singles of 2023 (Brazil) List of number-one singles of 2023 (Spain) List of number-one Billboard Latin Albums from the 2020s List of Billboard Hot Latin Songs and Latin Airplay number ones of 2023
Awards
Latin music awards 35th Lo Nuestro Awards 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards 2023 Latin American Music Awards 24th Latin Grammy Awards 2023 Heat Latin Music Awards 2023 MTV MIAW Awards 2023 Tejano Music Awards 2023 Premios Juventud 2023 Premios Tu Música Urbano
Awards with Latin categories 29th Billboard Music Awards 64th Annual Grammy Awards 9th iHeartRadio Music Awards 17th Los40 Music Awards 39th MTV Video Music Awards 24th Teen Choice Awards 3rd Annual Premios Odeón
Spanish- and Portuguese-language songs on the Billboard Global 200