MTV VMAs 2026 to be held in Los Angeles with Snoop Dogg hosting

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are scheduled for Sunday, September 27, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The ceremony, hosted by Snoop Dogg, marks the event's return to the West Coast for the first time since 2017.

Madonna leads the nominations with 11 to 13 nods, including Video of the Year and Artist of the Year. She is also set to open the show, marking her first VMA performance in 23 years. Taylor Swift follows with nine nominations and will receive the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors. During the broadcast, Swift is expected to premiere the music video for her new single, ‘Patient Zero’.

Other major nominees include Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter, who each have seven nominations. The ceremony will feature tributes to George Michael and Dolly Parton, and Nirvana will receive the Video Vanguard Award. The show is expected to run for approximately two hours and will be broadcast via CBS, MTV, and Paramount+.