Nirvana to be Honored with Video Vanguard Award at 2026 MTV VMAs

The iconic rock band Nirvana is set to receive the prestigious Video Vanguard Award at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, acknowledging their profound and lasting impact on music videos and visual culture. MTV officially announced this honor on September 9, coinciding with the 34th anniversary of Nirvana's inaugural appearance at the VMAs. The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards ceremony is scheduled to be held in Los Angeles on September 27.