AMAs 2026 performances: See BTS, Billy Idol and more onstage
Nicole Mazza·2026-05-26·via New York Post
All of the hottest stars in music were in attendance Monday night at the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. When awards weren’t being handed out, full theatrical performances took the stage by artists including the Pussycat Dolls, BTS, and Sombr. Scroll through to see all the best snaps from the night’s performances.
The Pussycat Dolls performed a medley of “Buttons”, ”When I Grow Up”, ”Club Song”, and ”Don’t Cha”. REUTERS
The group wore coordinated red latex outfits. Getty Images
It was Kimberly Wyatt, Nicole Scherzinger and Ashley Roberts of The Pussycat Dolls’s first televised performance together in years. Getty Images
Teyana Taylor performed “All of Your Heart.” AFP via Getty Images
Taylor and her dancers wore coordinated silver outfits. Getty Images
Maluma performed “Tu Recuerdo”. AFP via Getty Images
Maluma performed “Tu Recuerdo”. Getty Images
Hootie & the Blowfish performed “Hold My Hand” and ”Only Wanna Be With You.” REUTERS
Riley Green performed “Worst Way”. Getty Images
Billy Idol performed “Eyes Without a Face” and “Dancing With Myself”. Getty Images
Steve Stevens and Idol performed onstage. Getty Images
Idol belted into the mic during the 2026 American Music Awards. REUTERS
Danny Wood, Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre and Jonathan Knight of New Kids on the Block perform onstage during the 52nd American Music Awards. Getty Images
They performed a rendition of “The Right Stuff”. Getty Images
The group showed off their classic dance moves. AFP via Getty Images
Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots performed onstage. Getty Images
Tyler Joseph sang their song “Drag Path”. AFP via Getty Images
BTS had a prerecorded performance of their song “Hooligan”. American Music Awards
KATSEYE performed on stage during the American Music Awards. AFP via Getty Images
They sang their single “Pinky Up”. Getty Images
Karol G gave an electric performance. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock
She performed “Ivonny Bonita”. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock
Sombr got drenched in the rain at the end of his performance. REUTERS
