2026 MTV Video Music Awards
43rd edition of the MTV Video Music Awards held in 2026
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The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards were held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, on September 27, 2026.[1] It was broadcasted live on CBS, simulcast on MTV and streamed on Paramount+.[2] The show was hosted by rapper Snoop Dogg.[3]
from 4:51 p.m. PDT
| 2026 MTV Video Music Awards | |
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| Date | Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 4:51 p.m. PDT |
| Venue | Peacock Theater, Los Angeles, California |
| Country | United States |
| Hosted by | Snoop Dogg |
| Most awards | Madonna (7) |
| Most nominations | Madonna (13) |
| Website | mtv |
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| Produced by | Van Toffler |
| Directed by | Micah Bickham |
The ceremony recognized outstanding music videos and songs released between June 20, 2025, to June 18, 2026.[4] Madonna was the most nominated artist, with thirteen. Nirvana will be honored with the Video Vanguard Award, and Taylor Swift with the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors. The music video for Swift's song "Patient Zero" premiered during the broadcast.[5]
Performances
On September 16, 2026, Madonna was announced as opening performer, her first performance at the VMAs in 23 years.[6] The first round of performers were announced on September 17.[7] The performers for the George Michael tribute were announced on September 22.[8] A tribute to Dolly Parton by Kacey Musgraves was announced on September 23.[9]
| Artist(s) | Song(s) |
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| Madonna | "Bring Your Love" (with Sabrina Carpenter) "Danceteria Afterhours" (with Charli XCX) |
| Raye | "I Will Overcome" "Where Is My Husband!" |
| Bruno Mars | "Dance With Me" (Pre-Taped from Hard Rock Stadium) |
| Kacey Musgraves | Tribute to Dolly Parton "I Will Always Love You" |
| Shaboozey | "Cowgirl" "High Noon" (with Gunna) |
| Lisa | "Sawadika" |
| Sienna Spiro | "Great Expectation" |
| Sombr Raye Teddy Swims Adam Lambert Meek MNEK Saint Harison |
Tribute to George Michael "Faith" "Father Figure" "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" "Careless Whisper" "Freedom! '90" |
| Gener8ion Yung Lean |
"Storm II" |
Presenters
Presenters were announced on September 24, 2026.[10] Additional presenters were announced on September 26, 2026.[11]
- Teyana Taylor – presented Best Pop
- Paris Hilton – introduced Bruno Mars
- Ciara Miller – introduced Shaboozey and Gunna
- Isabel May and David Corenswet – presented Best Collaboration
- Tyla – introduced Lisa
- Chuck D – presented the Video Vanguard Award
- Rachel Dratch and Emma Bunton – presented Artist of the Year
- Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli – introduced Sienna Spiro
- Dakota Johnson – presented the MTV VMA Artist Director Honors
- Charli XCX and Troye Sivan – presented Best Dance
- Orville Peck – introduced the George Michael tribute
- Alex Warren – presented Best New Artist
- Brandon Sklenar and Jeff Probst – introduced Gener8ion and Yung Lean
- Snoop Dogg (host) – presented Video of the Year
Winners and nominees
The nominees were announced on August 18, 2026.[12] The nominees in the social categories–Best Group, Best Long Form Video, Best Album and Song of Summer–were announced on September 18, with additional nominees for Best Album announced on the next day.[13][14] Madonna led with thirteen nominations, tying Lady Gaga's 2010 record for the most nominations for an artist in a single year.[15] She is followed by Taylor Swift with eleven; Sabrina Carpenter with nine; Ariana Grande with eight; Bruno Mars with seven; Ella Langley, PinkPantheress, and Zara Larsson with five; and Charli XCX, Gener8ion, Katseye, Lisa, Olivia Rodrigo, and Yung Lean with four.[16]
Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.[17][18]
Voted categories
The winners of the following categories were chosen by fan votes.
Professional categories
The winners of the following categories were chosen by industry professionals.
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Special awards
The recipient of the Video Vanguard was announced on September 9, 2026.[19] The recipient of the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors was announced on September 21.[20]
- Video Vanguard Award: Nirvana
- MTV VMA Artist Director Honors: Taylor Swift
Artists with multiple wins and nominations
| Wins | Artist |
|---|---|
| 7 | Madonna |
| 3 | BTS |
| Taylor Swift | |
| 2 | Ariana Grande |
| Sabrina Carpenter |
| Nominations | Artist |
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| 13 | Madonna |
| 11 | Taylor Swift |
| 9 | Sabrina Carpenter |
| 8 | Ariana Grande |
| 7 | Bruno Mars |
| 5 | Ella Langley |
| PinkPantheress | |
| Zara Larsson | |
| 4 | Charli XCX |
| Gener8ion | |
| Katseye | |
| Kentaro Sakaguchi | |
| Lisa | |
| Olivia Rodrigo | |
| Yung Lean | |
| 3 | BTS |
| Cortis | |
| Harry Styles | |
| Olivia Dean | |
| Shakira | |
| Sombr | |
| Stella Lefty | |
| Tate McRae | |
| 2 | Blackpink |
| Burna Boy | |
| Doechii | |
| Drake | |
| Fuerza Regida | |
| Geese | |
| Kehlani | |
| Lady Gaga | |
| Morgan Wallen | |
| Raye | |
| Shaboozey | |
| Slayyyter | |
| Tame Impala | |
| Twenty One Pilots |
Music Videos with multiple wins and nominations
| Wins | Artist | Music Video |
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| 4 | Madonna | Confessions II – The Film |
| 2 | Ariana Grande | "Hate That I Made You Love Me" |
| Nominations | Artist | Music Video |
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| 9 | Madonna | Confessions II – The Film |
| 7 | Ariana Grande | "Hate That I Made You Love Me" |
| Taylor Swift | "The Fate of Ophelia" | |
| 5 | PinkPantheress | "Stateside + Zara Larsson" |
| 4 | Bruno Mars | "I Just Might" |
| Ella Langley | "Choosin' Texas" | |
| Gener8ion | "Storm" starring Yung Lean | |
| Lisa (featuring Kentaro Sakaguchi) | "Dream" | |
| Sabrina Carpenter | "House Tour" | |
| 3 | Tate McRae | "Nobody's Girl" |
| 2 | BTS | "Swim" |
| Charli XCX | "SS26" | |
| Katseye | "Pinky Up" | |
| Lady Gaga & Doechii | "Runway" | |
| Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter | "Bring Your Love" | |
| Shaboozey | "Cowgirl" | |
| Shakira & Burna Boy | "Dai Dai" | |
| Sombr | "Homewrecker" | |
| Stella Lefty | "Boston" |