# 2026 VMAs Presenters & Performers

> Madonna, Taylor Swift and 13 artists set for 2026 VMAs.
- Title: 2026 VMAs Presenters & Performers · Billboard | Shortify
- Summary: Madonna, Taylor Swift and 13 artists set for 2026 VMAs. Madonna opens 2026 VMAs after 23 years, Taylor Swift wins inaugural VMA Artist Director honors, and…
- Keywords: 2026 vmas, madonna, taylor swift, snoop dogg, vmas presenters, vmas performers, gener8ion, yung lean, kacey musgraves, lisa, raye, dolly parton tribute
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/awards/2026-vmas-performers-presenters-full-list-1236346564
- Author: Paul Grein
- Published: 2026-09-27T15:54:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: 2026 vmas, madonna, taylor swift, snoop dogg, vmas presenters, vmas performers, gener8ion, yung lean, kacey musgraves, lisa, raye, dolly parton tribute
## 2026 VMAs Presenters & Performers
Madonna, Taylor Swift, and 13 artists are set for the 2026 VMAs hosted by Snoop Dogg.
## Madonna Opens Show After 23 Years
Madonna will open the 2026 VMAs in her first performance in 23 years, setting a new record for most show-openers.
## Taylor Swift Wins Inaugural VMA Artist Director
Taylor Swift receives the inaugural VMA Artist Director honors after winning best direction four times.
## George Michael Tribute Performance
RAYE, SOMBR, and Teddy Swims will honor George Michael with a tribute performance at the 2026 VMAs.
## Dolly Parton Tribute Performance
Kacey Musgraves will perform a tribute to Dolly Parton at the 2026 VMAs.
## Nirvana Video Vanguard Award
Nirvana will receive the video vanguard award, with no confirmed performance element.
## 2026 VMAs Air Date
The 2026 VMAs air Sunday, September 27, 2026, on CBS and MTV in the U.S. and globally the next day.
## Key takeaway

Madonna opens 2026 VMAs after 23 years, Taylor Swift wins inaugural VMA Artist Director honors, and 13 artists are nominated for the awards.