Taylor Swift to Receive First MTV VMA Artist Director Award at 2026 Ceremony in Los Angeles

On September 21, 2026, CBS and MTV announced that Taylor Swift will be the first recipient of the new MTV VMA Artist Director Award at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, to be held on September 27 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The award recognizes artists who direct their own music videos. Swift, who has directed all her recent videos, will become the most awarded artist in VMA history, surpassing her current tie with Beyoncé at 30 wins. The ceremony will be hosted by Snoop Dogg and feature performances by Madonna and others.