Live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. 

Nirvana is the 2026 "VMAs" Video Vanguard recipient. 

The special retrospective of the most unpredictable "VMAs" moments – from bold fashion choices and game-changing collaborations to performances that transformed rising stars to celebrated icons. 

The special celebrates trailblazers who redefined the visual landscape of music for over four decades. The Video Vanguard honorees' show-stopping performances stand as some of the most iconic, career-defining moments in MTV history, forever cementing their legacy as industry titans.