Madonna to Open the 2026 VMAs

Courtesy of CBS Broadcasting, Inc.
CBS and MTV announced today that Madonna – the most nominated artist of the night – will open the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards for her first live performance at the show in 23 years.The Queen of Pop returns to the VMAs stage fresh off the release of her critically acclaimed #1 album Confessions II.
This year she is up for five awards voted by the fans:Video of the Year (Confessions II – The Film)
Artist of the Year
Song of the Year (Bring Your