Billboard’s 2026 Print Calendar

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