Who is performing at the Kids Choice Awards 2026? Jamie Miller, Ashe and SOFI TUKKER are the confirmed musical acts for the Saturday, Nov. 14 ceremony. Miller opens the show with the U.S. television debut of his viral hit “Babydoll.” Ashe follows with “Stop the Wedding!” and SOFI TUKKER performs “TSUNAMI.” The show airs at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, with Alex Warren hosting.
Confirmed Performers at the Kids Choice Awards 2026
Nickelodeon and CBS have announced three musical performances, according to the network’s official tip sheet.
- Jamie Miller – “Babydoll”: He kicks off the night with a high-energy opening number built around pop culture’s most memorable dance crazes across the decades. The performance includes a cast of dancers, a cameo by JYT, and appearances by Antonio Cipriano and Victoria Justice. “Babydoll” is also nominated for Favorite Viral Song.
- Ashe – “Stop the Wedding!”: The multiplatinum singer-songwriter performs her breakout hit, which has climbed into the top 30 of Billboard’s Hot 100, Billboard reported.
- SOFI TUKKER – “TSUNAMI”: The Grammy-nominated electronic duo brings its dance anthem, a collaboration with Ryan Tedder.
Who Else Will Appear on Stage?
The lineup is deliberately small. The Kids’ Choice Awards usually feature just a few musical acts, with the rest of the night built around awards, comedy and slime.
Other announced participants include Ice Spice, Keke Palmer, Quinta Brunson, Teyana Taylor, Tony Hawk, Howie Mandel, Ginnifer Goodwin, Matthew Gray Gubler, Tyler James Williams, Dixie D’Amelio and Jerry Trainor. Nickelodeon has not said whether any of them will perform, so treat these as presenter and guest appearances unless the network says otherwise. Additional surprises are possible.
Chris Pratt to Receive the King of Comedy Award
Chris Pratt is this year’s special honoree. He receives the King of Comedy Award and its Silver Blimp, then faces Nickelodeon’s signature slime. He is also nominated for Favorite Male Animated Voice from a Movie for playing Mario in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. For more on his current projects, see Chris Pratt’s return in The Terminal List.
What Time Do the Kids Choice Awards 2026 Start?
The ceremony runs 8 to 9:30 p.m. ET / 5 to 6:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, Nov. 14. Other U.S. time zones convert as follows:
| Time Zone | Start | Scheduled End |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Central | 7:00 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| Mountain | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| Pacific | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| Alaska | 4:00 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. |
| Hawaii | 3:00 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Local stations can handle live-event timing differently, so check your listings. You can confirm your exact local time on the government’s time.gov clock. For more viewing details, see what time the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards start and what channel they air on.
How to Watch the Kids Choice Awards 2026
This is the first time the show airs on CBS, in addition to Nickelodeon.
- CBS: Watch live on your local CBS station, including free over the air with a digital antenna.
- Nickelodeon: The show is simulcast on the network.
- Paramount+: Streaming is available through the service. Paramount+ says its viewing guide has the details for each plan.
Live shows can run long, so pad your DVR by a few minutes.
Where the Show Takes Place and Who Is Hosting
Alex Warren, the Grammy-nominated singer behind “Ordinary,” hosts from Television City in Los Angeles. The move to November is a notable change. The 2024 show aired in July and the 2025 show in June, so a fall date on a major broadcast network is new territory.
Top Nominees to Watch
Voting closed Friday, Nov. 13, across 36 fan-voted categories, so winners are revealed during the broadcast.
- Taylor Swift leads all individual nominees with six nominations.
- Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter follow with five each.
- BTS, Olivia Rodrigo, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Cardi B and Karol G are also nominated.
- New categories this year are Watch Party: Kids’ Choice, Favorite On-Screen Duo/Trio and Favorite Clutch Player of the Year.
What to Expect and What Is Still Unknown
The opening dance-craze medley sets a high-energy tone, and slime is a guarantee. What the network has not published is the full running order and who will get slimed. Nickelodeon has also not confirmed any additional performers. If a late addition is announced, it will most likely come through the network’s official channels on the day of the show.
Quick Tips for Viewers
- Confirm your local CBS and Nickelodeon channel numbers before showtime.
- West Coast viewers get an early 5 p.m. start, which suits younger fans.
- Follow along live on social media for slime moments as they happen.
Which performance are you most excited to see, and who do you want to get slimed? Tell us in the comments and check back for the latest Kids’ Choice Awards updates.