MTV Video Music Awards
1984
📺 42 Seasons
🎬 42 Episodes
📅 Returning Series
🌐 EN
⏱️ 180 min/episode
Documentary
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
Seasons
Season 1
The 1984 MTV Video Music Awards aired live on September 14, 1984. The inaugural ceremony honored the best music videos released between May 2, 1983 and May 2, 1984, and was hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.[1][2]
Season 2
Radio City Music Hall, New York
Season 3
Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
Season 4
Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
Season 5
Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
Season 6
Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
Season 7
Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
Season 8
Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
Season 9
Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles
Season 10
Gibson Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
Season 11
Radio City Music Hall, New York
Season 12
Radio City Music Hall, New York
Season 13
Radio City Music Hall, New York
Season 14
Radio City Music Hall, New York
Season 15
Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
Season 16
Metropolitan Opera House, New York
Season 17
Radio City Music Hall, New York
Season 18
Metropolitan Opera House, New York
Season 19
Radio City Music Hall, New York
Season 20
Radio City Music Hall, New York
Season 21
American Airlines Arena, Miami
Season 22
American Airlines Arena, Miami
Season 23
Radio City Music Hall, New York
Season 24
The Palms, Las Vegas
Season 25
Paramount Studios, Los Angeles
Season 26
Radio City Music Hall, New York
Season 27
Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles
Season 28
Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles
Season 29
Staples Center, Los Angeles
Season 30
Barclays Center, Brooklyn
Season 31
The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards were held on August 24, 2014 at The Forum in Inglewood, California. It was the 31st annual MTV Video Music Awards. Beyoncé and Iggy Azalea led the nominees with eight nominations each, while Eminem followed them with seven.
Season 32
The 2015 MTV Video Music Awards were held on August 30, 2015. The 32nd installment of the event was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, and hosted by Miley Cyrus. Taylor Swift led the nominations with a total of ten, followed by Ed Sheeran, who had six, bringing his total number of mentions to 13. Swift's "Wildest Dreams" music video premiered during the pre-show.
Season 33
The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards were held on Sunday night, August 28, 2016 at 9:00–11:54pm EDT at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. Adele's "Hello" was the most nominated video with seven categories. This marked the 33rd edition of the live broadcast. Beyoncé led all winners with nine awards.
Season 34
The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards were held on August 27, 2017 at The Forum in Inglewood, California, honoring music videos released between June 25, 2016 and June 23, 2017. It was hosted by Katy Perry. The 34th annual award show aired live from the venue for the second time in its history.
Season 35
The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to Radio City Music Hall in NYC, with performances by Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Travis Scott, Post Malone, Logic featuring Ryan Tedder, and this year's Video Vanguard recipient, Jennifer Lopez.
Season 36
The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards are Live from Newark, NJ and hosted by Sebastian Manscalco. With performances by Taylor Swift, and many more.
Season 37
The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards returns to honor the biggest names in music with live performances by Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, BTS, Doja Cat, Maluma and more, Hosted by Keke Palmer in New York City.
Season 38
Hosted by Doja Cat, the 2021 VMAs featured performances from the biggest stars in a celebration of the best music videos of the year, and honored artists from the worlds of pop, rock, hip-hop and more.
Season 39
The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards were held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on August 28, 2022. The show was emceed by LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and Jack Harlow. Minaj was honored with the Video Vanguard Award, presented to her by her fans.
Season 40
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards were held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on September 12, 2023. The show was hosted by Nicki Minaj, marking her second consecutive year in the role. This was the first time the ceremony was held on a Tuesday. A new award category, "Show of the Summer", was awarded this year through fan votes. Shakira was honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
Season 41
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards will be held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on September 11, 2024
Season 42
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards celebrate music's biggest names with unforgettable performances, legendary awards, and culture-defining moments. With performances by Sabrina Carpenter, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin feat. DJ Snake, Ricky Martin, sombr & more.
Network
CBS, MTV
Production
Den of Thieves, MTV Entertainment Events
Keywords
music videoawards show