The following is a list of events and new Spanish and Portuguese-language music that happened or are expected to happen in 2023 in the Latin music industry, namely music released in Ibero-America. Ibero-America encompasses Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and the Latino community 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 milion streams. March 1 – Becky G is awarded with the Impact Award at Billboard Women in Music, 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.