For 28 years now, the NRJ Music Awards have honored the nation’s and the world’s top artists each autumn in a ceremony broadcast on TV and watched by millions of viewers, eager to learn who will win, but also excited to witness dazzling live performances. Because the NRJ Music Awards every year bring big-name stars to Cannes to deliver a massive musical show for the public and television audiences, blending breakout talents with established heavweights.
This Friday, October 23, 2026, the NRJ Music Awards have confirmed a lineup of big-name stars on stage, with some set to present awards and others slated to perform live. For a quick preview, note that David Guetta and Indochine are billed to perform on the Palais des Festivals stage. On the international side, the NRJ Music Awards have announced that Bebe Rexha, Jamie Miller, and Antonio Cipriano will be on the lineup, delivering exclusive performances for viewers.
What about the nominees this year? Some have become regulars, like Charlotte Cardin, M. Pokora, or Christophe Maé. On the flip side, others are making their debuts. That’s the case for the artists nominated in the category "Révélation francophone de l'année", namely Ambre, ESTL, Oria, Danyl, Kanoé, or RnBOI. So, who will have the honor of walking away with a trophy and whose career is sure to take off? The answer this Friday night!
This 2026 ceremony will once again be streamed live from the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. So join us on October 23 on TF1 and NRJ from 9:10 p.m. to follow this 28th edition, hosted by Nikos Aliagas.
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Dates and Opening Time
On October 23, 2026
Starts at 09:10 p.m.
Official website
www.nrj.fr
More information
Watch it on TF1
