Three Kings’ Day — also known as Epiphany — takes place every Jan. 6 and marks the end of the Christmas season in many cultures around the world. This celebration honors the arrival of the Wise Men— Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar — who, according to Christian tradition, traveled from far-off lands to bring gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to baby Jesus in Bethlehem.
In places like Mexico, families come together to enjoy the famed “Rosca de Reyes,” a ring-shaped sweet bread decorated with candied fruits symbolizing the Kings’ crowns. Inside it, there’s a little figurine of baby Jesus, and whoever finds it is tasked with hosting a party on Candlemas Day (Feb. 2). Over in the Caribbean, especially Puerto Rico, the holiday is celebrated with music and parrandas — like Christmas caroling but with a tropical twist where people visit friends and family singing festive songs. Kids also leave out boxes of grass or hay for the Wise Men’s camels in exchange for gifts by morning.
While traditions vary from country to country, the common thread is family, togetherness and reflecting on a story of faith and generosity.
To join in the festivities, Billboard and SoundCloud teamed up to create the ultimate soundtrack for this special season, which started on Christmas Eve and wraps up on Three Kings’ Day. The playlist features tracks like Carla Morrison’s “Noche de Paz,” Legado 7’s “Reyes Magos,” Lemuell’s “Cajita de Reyes Magos,” Thalia’s “Joy to the World (Spanglish Version),” Ivan Cornejo’s “Ven a Mi Casa Esta Navidad” and Juanes’ classic “El Burrito de Belén.” From banda to pop to Latin rap, there’s a little something for everyone.
Hit play and bring some festive vibes to your celebrations with this mix of holiday sounds.
The post “Your Ultimate Three Kings’ Day Latin Playlist 2026: ‘Noche de Paz,’ ‘Cajita de Reyes Magos’ & More” by Isabela Raygoza was published on 01/05/2026 by www.billboard.com