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When are the Billboard Music Awards?

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📍 Las Vegas, United States 🇺🇸
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 17:00:00 PDT
⏱️ Duration: 3 hours -- Billboard Music Awards Ends at 20:00:00 (PDT)
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What is Billboard Music Awards?

An honor given out annually by Billboard, a publication and music popularity chart covering the music business.
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In 2026, the Billboard Music Awards will celebrate the latest achievements in the music industry.

About Billboard Music Awards

The Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) are an annual awards show that honors the most popular artists and songs in the music industry. Established by Billboard magazine, the awards are based on sales data, streaming figures, and radio airplay, making them a significant indicator of success in the music business.

The first Billboard Music Awards took place in 1990, and since then, the event has grown in prestige and viewership. Held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, the BBMAs feature live performances from top artists and the presentation of awards across various categories, including Top Artist, Top Hot 100 Song, and Top Billboard 200 Album.

The awards are determined by a combination of chart performance and fan interactions, reflecting the music industry's ever-evolving landscape. The event not only celebrates musical achievements but also serves as a platform for artists to showcase their latest work, making it a highly anticipated event in the entertainment calendar.

In 2026, the Billboard Music Awards will continue to highlight the best in music, bringing together fans and artists for a night of celebration and recognition.

Key facts
First held
1990
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Frequency
Annual

Frequently asked questions about Billboard Music Awards.

The Billboard Music Awards will take place on May 17, 2026.

The awards are held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The awards are presented by Billboard magazine.

The awards are based on sales data, streaming figures, and radio airplay.

The event is typically broadcast live on television and can also be streamed online.

Where it's held

City: Las Vegas
Country: United States
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Ankara Sun 03:00:00
Baghdad Sun 03:00:00
Bangkok Sun 07:00:00
Beijing Sun 08:00:00
Bengaluru Sun 05:30:00
Bogota Sat 19:00:00
Cairo Sun 03:00:00
Cape Town Sun 02:00:00
Chongqing Sun 08:00:00
Dar es Salaam Sun 03:00:00
Delhi Sun 05:30:00
Dhaka Sun 06:00:00
Guangzhou Sun 08:00:00
Hanoi Sun 07:00:00
Ho Chi Minh City Sun 07:00:00
Hong Kong Sun 08:00:00
Istanbul Sun 03:00:00
Jakarta Sun 07:00:00
Johannesburg Sun 02:00:00
Kano Sun 01:00:00
Karachi Sun 05:00:00
Khartoum Sun 02:00:00
Kinshasa Sun 01:00:00
Lagos Sun 01:00:00
Lahore Sun 05:00:00
Lima Sat 19:00:00
London Sun 01:00:00
Luanda Sun 01:00:00
Melbourne Sun 10:00:00
Mexico City Sat 18:00:00
Moscow Sun 03:00:00
Mumbai Sun 05:30:00
New York City Sat 20:00:00
Rio de Janeiro Sat 21:00:00
Riyadh Sun 03:00:00
Saint Petersburg Sun 03:00:00
Santiago Sat 20:00:00
Seoul Sun 09:00:00
Shanghai Sun 08:00:00
Shenzhen Sun 08:00:00
Singapore Sun 08:00:00
Sydney Sun 10:00:00
São Paulo Sat 21:00:00
Tehran Sun 03:30:00
Tokyo Sun 09:00:00

Billboard Music Awards start times in different countries:

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🇩🇿 Algeria Sun 01:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentina Sat 21:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Sun 06:00:00
🇧🇷 Brazil Sat 19:00:00
🇨🇳 China Sun 08:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombia Sat 19:00:00
🇪🇬 Egypt Sun 03:00:00
🇪🇹 Ethiopia Sun 03:00:00
🇫🇷 France Sun 02:00:00
🇩🇪 Germany Sun 02:00:00
🇮🇳 India Sun 05:30:00
🇮🇩 Indonesia Sun 07:00:00
🇮🇷 Iran Sun 03:30:00
🇮🇹 Italy Sun 02:00:00
🇯🇵 Japan Sun 09:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenya Sun 03:00:00
🇲🇽 Mexico Sat 19:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar Sun 06:30:00
🇳🇬 Nigeria Sun 01:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan Sun 05:00:00
🇵🇭 Philippines Sun 08:00:00
🇷🇺 Russia Sun 03:00:00
🇿🇦 South Africa Sun 02:00:00
🇪🇸 Spain Sun 02:00:00
🇹🇭 Thailand Sun 07:00:00
🇬🇧 United Kingdom Sun 01:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam Sun 07:00:00