As Billboard publishes its 138th volume throughout 2026, stay in the know on the magazine’s print schedule for the year, along with each issue’s corresponding theme. This is an updating post, so be sure to check back for any changes.
Issue Date: Jan. 24, 2026
Themes: The Billboard Power 100; Managers to Watch
Issue Date: Feb. 7, 2026
Theme: Sports
*This issue will include Top Music Venues
Issue Date: March 7, 2026
Themes: SXSW; Dance Power Players
*This issue will include Global Power Players
Issue Date: April 18, 2026
Theme: Women in Music
Issue Date: May 9, 2026
Theme: Indie
Issue Date: May 30, 2026
Theme: Country Power Players
Issue Date: July 18, 2026
Theme: n/a
*This issue will include Top Music Lawyers
Issue Date: Aug. 1, 2026
Themes: 40 Under 40; 21 Under 21
Issue Date: Aug. 22, 2026
Themes: Fall Music Preview; R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players; Producers
Issue Date: Oct. 3, 2026
Theme: Grammy Preview
*This issue will include Top Music Business Schools
Issue Date: Oct. 10, 2026
Theme: Latin Power Players
Issue Date: Nov. 7, 2026
Themes: Touring; BBMAs
*This issue will include Top Business Managers
Issue Date: Dec. 5, 2026
Theme: Grammy Voter Guide
Issue Date: Dec. 12, 2026
Themes: No. 1s; Year in Music
