The show will air live on September 11th across 150+ countries
MTV has announced the 2024 Video Music Awards (VMAs) will now air live from UBS Arena on Wednesday, September 11th at 8 pm ET/PT across 150+ countries globally. Music’s most iconic night returns to New York with electrifying performances and unforgettable moments from the world’s biggest superstars.
In observance of the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, MTV will again support the nonprofit 9/11 Day, which organizes the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, and Tuesday’s Children, which serves the families of 9/11.
Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Rauw Alejandro, and Sabrina Carpenter are the first round of global music stars slated to perform.
Additional performers, presenters and special guests to be revealed in the coming weeks.
The event was originally slated for September 10th but has been pushed back one day due to the US presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Taylor Swift leads with ten nominations, followed by Post Malone with nine, Ariana Grande, Eminem, Sabrina Carpenter six each, Megan Thee Stallion and Sza five each, and Lisa, Olivia Rodrigo and Teddy Swims with four apiece.
Fans can vote for their favorites across 15 gender-neutral categories, including the highly-coveted Video of the Year, Presented by Burger King, by visiting vote.mtv.com through Friday, August 30th thanks to The General Insurance. Voting for Best New Artist, Presented by DraftKings will remain active into the show. Social categories are to be announced soon.
