ACM Awards return to Vegas

Monday, December 1, 2025 – The Academy of Country Music Awards will return to Last Vegas next year after three years in Texas.

The 2026 event will be held on Sunday, May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena with streaming continuing live on Amazon Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch.

"We couldn't be more thrilled to return to MGM Grand for the 61st ACM Awards next May, a place that holds a lot of history and special memories for the Academy. It truly feels like a homecoming for us," said Damon Whiteside, CEO, Academy of Country Music. "There's no better place to host an exciting, global country music celebration than fabulous Las Vegas."

"2026 is going to be a very special year for the ACMs, and partnering with MGM Resorts strengthens our deep commitment to delivering world-class entertainment and experiences for country music fans and partners alike," said Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions, which is also presenting the event.

The announcement follows 2025's 60th anniversary show, hosted by Reba McEntire and featured performances and appearances from over 40 artists, including Alan Jackson, Backstreet Boys, Brooks & Dunn, Chris Stapleton, Ella Langley, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, LeAnn Rimes, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts and Wynonna Judd.

Tickets will go on sale early 2026.

Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream.