Madonna will open the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, marking her first live performance at the show in 23 years

Daily Mail

Madonna to perform at MTV VMAs for first time since shock same-sex kiss with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera in 2003 seen Sep 16 at 11:43 PM

Billboard

Madonna to Open 2026 VMAs — Her First Time Performing on the Show in 23 Years Sep 16 at 3:45 PM

Deadline

Print Print Madonna To Open 2026 VMAs, Her First Live Performance At Show In 23 Years seen Sep 16 at 4:07 PM

Madonna To Open 2026 VMAs, Her First Live Performance At Show In 23 Years Sep 16 at 3:45 PM

KING 5

Madonna to perform at MTV VMAs for first time in 23 years Sep 16 at 9:51 PM

Rolling Stone

Madonna to Perform at VMAs for First Time in 23 Years Sep 16 at 3:47 PM

TheWrap

Madonna to Perform at the VMAs for the First Time in 23 Years seen Sep 16 at 4:53 PM

Variety

Madonna to Open MTV Video Music Awards With First Show Performance in 23 Years Sep 16 at 3:45 PM