The Academy of Country Music Awards Are Headed Back to Vegas!

The 61st annual ceremony will take place this May at the iconic MGM Grand Garden Arena.

That’s especially exciting news for country music fans on the West Coast—if you’ve always wanted to attend the ACM’s, it’s now just a quick flight down!

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to return to MGM Grand for the 61st ACM Awards next May, a place that holds a lot of history and special memories for the Academy. It truly feels like a homecoming for us,” said Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “There’s no better place to host an exciting, global country music celebration than fabulous Las Vegas.”

The ACMs had been hosted in Texas for the past three years and haven’t returned to Vegas since 2022, though Las Vegas was the ceremony’s longtime home from 2003 to 2019.

“2026 is going to be a very special year for the ACMs, and partnering with MGM Resorts strengthens our deep commitment to delivering world-class entertainment and experiences for country music fans and partners alike,” added Jay Penske, CEO of Dick Clark Productions.

More details— including hosts and performers for the 2026 event—will be announced in the new year!