From Madonna to LISA, RAYE & More, Which 2026 VMAs Performance Was Your Favorite? Vote!
Sombr, Teddy Swims and Adam Lambert also took the stage for a George Michael tribute.
The 2026 MTV VMAs took place on September 27 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Snoop Dogg. Superstars like Taylor Swift, Madonna, Lisa, RAYE, and Sienna Spiro delivered memorable performances throughout the night. Madonna kicked off the show with a medley of Confessions II songs, while RAYE showcased her tracks "I Will Overcome" and "Where Is My Husband!"
LISA delivered a choreography-filled rendition of her new single "SaWaDiKa." Sienna Spiro received a standing ovation for her performance of "Great Expectation," and Kacey Musgraves honored Dolly Parton with a cover of "I Will Always Love You." RAYE also returned to pay tribute to George Michael alongside sombr, Teddy Swims, and Adam Lambert.
Yung Lean smashed a Moon Person statuette and spat ice cream while performing "Storm" with dancers. Billboard shared its ranking of the performances, and now it's time for fans to vote on which star(s) gave the best performance at the 2026 VMAs.
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