The 2026 American Music Awards will be another star-studded night celebrating the biggest names in music! This year’s AMAs are expected to bring together chart-topping artists and, of course, unforgettable performances from some of music’s brightest stars.
Here’s everything to know about the 2026 American Music Awards, from where the ceremony will take place and how to watch the show.
The 2026 American Music Awards will air live on Monday, May 25, 2026: Memorial Day. The ceremony will kick off at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
The AMAs are one of the biggest fan-voted award shows in music, honoring artists across pop, country, hip-hop, Latin, rock and more.
The 2026 show is also expected to feature major live performances and celebrity appearances throughout the night. Performers include artists such as Keith Urban, Maluma, Teddy Swims and Twenty One Pilots.
Meanwhile, Queen Latifah is set to host the show, marking her return to the AMAs stage decades after previously co-hosting the ceremony in the 1990s.
