NRJ Music Awards 2026 to be held in Cannes

The 28th edition of the NRJ Music Awards is scheduled to take place this Friday at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes. Hosted by Nikos Aliagas, the ceremony will celebrate major musical hits from the past year, featuring performances from both French and international artists.

The event is supported by eight partner brands, including NRJ Mobile, Geely, BUT, Candy’Up, Transavia, Morgan, Zestie, and road safety campaign Sam. Notable activations include the ‘NRJ Mobile Awards’ aimed at the 18-25 demographic, a fleet of 32 electrified vehicles from Geely to transport VIPs, and a ‘Candy’Up Open Mic’ karaoke installation at the Palais des Festivals.