MTV VMAs 2026: Full Performers & Celeb Presenters List for CBS Event! | Just Jared

It’s the night of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards and there are so many celebs expected to be in attendance at the event, both on stage and off. We have the full list of performers and presenters who will be stepping out during the show!

Snoop Dogg is set to host the awards show, which is airing live on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+ on Sunday night from 7:30pm to 9:30pm ET. You can watch live coast-to-coast.

Some special moments during the show will be Taylor Swift receiving the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors, which recognizes her work as the director of her music videos. She’s also going to debut the video for her new single “Patient Zero” during the show.

Madonna will open the show with her first VMAs performance in 23 years. She is the most-nominated artist of the year.

Nirvana will be honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. It’s unclear who will accept the trophy on behalf of the band or if a musical performance will take place.

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PERFORMERS LIST

Madonna – opening the show
Sienna Spiro
Lisa
Raye
Shaboozey and Gunna
Gener8ion and Yung Lean
DOLLY PARTON TRIBUTE: Kacey Musgraves
GEORGE MICHAEL TRIBUTE: Raye, Sombr, Teddy Swims

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PRESENTERS LIST

Alex Warren
Belmont Cameli
Brandon Sklenar
Charli xcx
Chuck D
Ciara Miller
David Corenswet
Ella Bright
Emma Bunton
Isabel May 
Jeff Probst 
Orville Peck
Paris Hilton
Rachel Dratch
Teyana Taylor
Troye Sivan
Tyla

Fans of Off Campus will definitely be excited to see Belmont and Ella together at the show. They just wrapped production on season two of their hit show!

Check out the seating chart for the show to find out where celebs will be sitting!

We have the full list of nominations!

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