Chile will hold the final gala of the Premios Pulsar 2026 music awards on Sunday, June 7 [1].
As the premier recognition of achievement in the Chilean music industry, the event serves as a critical benchmark for artistic success and cultural influence within the country. The awards are organized by the Sociedad Chilena de Derechos de Autor e Intérpretes (SCD).
The festivities begin with an inaugural gala on Thursday, June 4 [1], before culminating in the final ceremony. Both events are centered at the SCD Plaza Egaña in Santiago [3]. The final gala is scheduled to be broadcast starting at 6:30 p.m.
Organizers said a series of high-profile performances are designed to bridge the gap between historical legacy and contemporary sound. The event will include a symphonic tribute to Victor Jara, a landmark figure in Chilean folk and political music. Other featured performers include Sinaka and the group De Saloon.
Hosting duties for the final gala will be shared by Javiera Mena and De Saloon. The ceremony aims to honor a diverse range of musical contributions, with significant competition expected in the album of the year category. This category features a contested race between artists including Mon Laferte, and Candelabro.
The SCD Plaza Egaña venue will serve as the hub for these celebrations, providing a centralized location for the industry's most prominent figures to gather. The two-part structure of the event — starting with the inaugural gala and ending with the final broadcast — allows for a broader celebration of the year's musical achievements across different genres and styles.
“The final gala of the Premios Pulsar 2026 music awards will take place on Sunday, June 7.”
The Premios Pulsar awards function as the primary institutional validation for Chilean musicians. By pairing a symphonic tribute to a historical figure like Victor Jara with modern performers, the SCD is attempting to maintain a cultural thread between Chile's revolutionary musical past and its current commercial landscape.
