The MAD VMA 2026 is Greece's biggest pop music awards show - the one night a year that gathers the country's chart-topping pop, dance, hip hop and trap artists on a single stage in Athens. This year it lands on June 17 at the Tae Kwon Do Stadium in Paleo Faliro, with live performances, awards and a stadium-sized crowd. If you're in Athens and want a fast read on the city's mainstream music scene, this is the night that sums it up.
What Are the MAD VMA Awards?
The MAD Video Music Awards are Greece's answer to the MTV VMAs - an annual ceremony run by the MAD TV music channel that hands out prizes across pop, dance, hip hop and trap, from song of the year to best video and breakthrough act.
The channel has run the awards for more than two decades, turning them into a fixed marker at the start of each Greek summer. It is more than a trophy ceremony. Think of it as a year-end group photo of Greek pop, taken live in front of a full stadium. For visitors, it is a shortcut into Greek pop culture - browse all upcoming events in Athens on Mood to see what else is on while you are in town.
Who Is Performing at MAD VMA 2026?
The 2026 lineup spans generations and styles, from established pop names to the new wave of trap. Performing live:
Antonis Remos carries the laiko-pop weight, Trannos the trap footprint of the new generation, while Fy, LILA, Marina Spanou and Akylas map where pop sits right now - from melodic trap to dancefloor radio pop. It is a cast that tells you exactly where Greek mainstream music stands. Award winners are announced on the night.
When and Where Is MAD VMA 2026?
The date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Tae Kwon Do Stadium in Paleo Faliro, with doors at 20:00. Running alongside it on June 16 and 17 is the MAD VMA Village, a two-day warm-up of music and summer atmosphere ahead of the main show.
The Faliro stadium is easy to reach and comfortably holds a crowd of thousands. You will find full event details on Mood, including the time, venue and lineup.
How to Get MAD VMA 2026 Tickets
Tickets are sold by the official provider, more.com. Mood is not a ticket seller - it aggregates the event and points you to the official provider, while keeping the date, time, venue and lineup in one place so you are not digging through ten tabs. For first-timers, the event page is the easiest reference point for the whole night.
What to Expect on the Night
Expect a mainstream-scale production: a large stage, choreography, guest spots and the year's biggest songs in live versions. The energy builds gradually, with the awards breaking the rhythm between performances. The crowd skews young and loud - they come for the show, not just the trophies. If it is your first time, arrive early: the Village and the build-up are part of the experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is MAD VMA 2026?
MAD VMA 2026 takes place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, with doors at 20:00, at the Tae Kwon Do Stadium in Paleo Faliro, Athens. The MAD VMA Village precedes it on June 16 and 17.
Where is MAD VMA 2026 held?
The ceremony is held at the Tae Kwon Do Stadium in Paleo Faliro, a seafront district of Athens. The venue holds several thousand spectators and is well connected by public transport.
Who is performing at MAD VMA 2026?
The 2026 lineup includes Antonis Remos, Trannos, Fy, LILA, Marina Spanou and Akylas, spanning pop, laiko, dance and trap. You can find more Greek hip hop and trap events in Athens on Mood.
How can I attend MAD VMA 2026?
Tickets are available through the official platform more.com. On Mood you will find the event page with all the details and the link to the official ticket provider.
Athens is moving into its summer season, from stadium shows to small open-air theatres. Explore all events in Athens on Mood and plan your night out.
