Nirvana is the 2026 “VMAs” Video Vanguard recipient. On September 9, 1992, Nirvana took to the “VMAs” stage for the first time – shaping music, culture and MTV forever.
The “VMAs” will air Sunday, Sept. 27 (7:30-9:30 PM, ET/4:30-6:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+ (Premium) in the U.S. The show will also be available globally the next day on Paramount+ and MTV.