Taylor Swift to receive inaugural Artist Director Honors at 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards will take place on September 27 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors, making her the most awarded artist in VMA history with 31 wins. Madonna leads nominations with 11 and will open the show, her first VMA performance in 23 years. Snoop Dogg will host. The event will be broadcast live on CBS and stream on Paramount+.