From Billboard · Paul Grein · · 1m 40s
Madonna, LISA, RAYE lead 2026 MTV VMAs lineup
MTV announces major performers for the 2026 Video Music Awards, hosted by Snoop Dogg on September 27.
In brief
MTV announces major performers for the 2026 Video Music Awards, hosted by Snoop Dogg on September 27. The 2026 VMAs will feature Madonna's first performance on the show in 23 years, alongside LISA, RAYE, Sienna Spiro, Shaboozey, and emerging acts GENER8ION and Yung Lean. Originally reported by Billboard.
Madonna opens VMAs after 23 years
Madonna will open the 2026 MTV VMAs on September 27, marking her first performance on the show since 2003. Snoop Dogg hosts the ceremony airing on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+.
LISA debuts new single at VMAs
K-pop star LISA will perform her new single SaWaDiKa from her EP Press Play, out October 23. The most-nominated K-pop solo artist in VMA history, she's won three consecutive best K-pop awards.
RAYE makes VMAs performance debut
British singer RAYE will perform at the VMAs for the first time, nominated twice this year including for song of the year for her hit Where Is My Husband! She's currently on a stadium tour with Bruno Mars.
Sienna Spiro competes for best new artist
Breakthrough British singer Sienna Spiro will make her VMAs performance debut as a first-time nominee competing for best new artist. Her debut album Visitor reached number 9 on the Billboard 200.
Shaboozey and Gunna premiere collaboration
Country hip-hop artist Shaboozey will perform with Gunna for the first broadcast of their collaboration High Noon. Shaboozey's single Cowgirl reaches number 42 on this week's Hot 100.
GENER8ION and Yung Lean debut performance
First-time nominees GENER8ION and Yung Lean will premiere Storm II at the VMAs. The duo is nominated for video of the year for Storm and also competes for best direction and best choreography.
The bottom line
The 2026 VMAs will feature Madonna's first performance on the show in 23 years, alongside LISA, RAYE, Sienna Spiro, Shaboozey, and emerging acts GENER8ION and Yung Lean.
