2017 MTV Video Music Awards Full Performers List

This year’s show promises a roster of star-studded performances, a commitment to social justice, and maybe even some T-Swift.

The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards will take place this Sunday, August 27, and they’re sure to bring the usual mix of flashy pop stars, celebrity drama, and innovative performances that have made the annual show a late-summer staple. Hosted by Katy Perry from the Forum in Los Angeles, the awards will air live on both coasts and feature a stacked list of performances from the likes of Perry, Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, Miley Cyrus, Pink, and many others. Plus, if the rumors are true, Taylor Swift may make a surprise appearance. Here’s everything you need to know.

How to watch:

When: Sunday, August 27, at 7 pm Eastern/4 pm Pacific (with the pre-show kicking off at 6 pm Eastern/3 pm Pacific). MTV will air the awards live on both coasts.

Live stream: If you have a TV provider login, you can live-stream the awards on MTV Live. Additional coverage will be available on MTV’s YouTube page.

See the full list of performers below!


1. Katy Perry

2. Pink

3. Kendrick Lamar

4. Fifth Harmony

5. Demi Lovato

6. Shawn Mendes

7. Miley Cyrus

8. Thirty Seconds to Mars

9. Lorde

10. Ed Sheeran

11. Logic

12. Khalid

13. Gucci Mane

14. Post Malone

15. Julia Michaels

16. Bleachers

17. Cardi B

18. DNCE

19. Rod Stewart

20. Alessia Cara

21. Kyle