When and How to Watch the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) has set the stage for some of the greatest moments in pop-culture history: Madonna kissing Britney, Kanye interrupting Taylor, Beyoncé revealing her 2011 pregnancy with a literal mic drop. What can we expect from this year's ceremony? It's too soon to say who will show up wearing the proverbial meat dress, but we do know some key details about the event, including where and when it will take place. Read on for the scoop so far.
When are the 2023 VMAs?
This year's Video Music Awards will take place on Sept. 12, 2023 at 8 p.m. ET.
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Where will the 2023 VMAs be held?
The 2023 VMAs will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, where it was held last year and in 2019.
Newark's mayor Ras J. Baraka told MTV, "Awarding Newark as host city for the 2023 VMAs echoes not only our selection by MTV in 2022 and 2019, but also reverberates our city's historic vibe as a hotbed of musical genius. Starting with America's first known composer in 1759, through the jazz explosion in the 1920s, and up to today's full spectrum of genres from hip hop to opera, Newark has long served as America's turntable for harmonic expression."
The VMAs had a virtual ceremony in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and it was held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York in 2021.
Who will host the 2023 VMAs?
MTV has not yet announced a host (or hosts!) for the 2023 VMAs. The 2022 ceremony was emceed by Nicki Minjaj, LL Cool J and Jack Harlow, marking the first time since 1986 that the event had multiple masters of ceremony.
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Who are the 2023 VMAs nominees?
MTV hasn't announced its nominees just yet. In 2022, MTV revealed its full list of nominees in late July, just about a month ahead of the ceremony. Assuming the network follows a similar timeline this year, you can expect a list of nominees by mid August.
Last year, Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow and Kendrick Lamar led with seven nods; Doja Cat and Harry Styles trailed with six; and Billie Eilish, Drake, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd each received five.
Video of the Year went to Swift, Best Album went to Styles and Artist of the Year went to Bad Bunny. Nicki Minaj took home the Video Vanguard Award.
Who is performing at the 2023 VMAs?
MTV has not yet announced this year's performers. Last year's event featured performances by Lizzo, BLACKPINK, Jack Harlow, Nicki Minaj and more.
Who are the presenters at the 2023 VMAs?
MTV has not announced this year's presenters. Watch this space for updates!
How do you get tickets for the 2023 VMAs?
Right now the only thing fans can do is submit an interest form via the Prudential Center's website for Lofts or Single Suites on VMAs night.
How to watch and stream the 2023 VMAs
This year's show will air live on MTV on Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. ET. It will likely be available to stream on MTV.com and Paramount+ as well.
Until then, place your bets on who will bring a python to this year's ceremony!
