- The Bill Pickett Rodeo L.A. 2026
- Compton Rodeo 2026
- LACMA’s Summer Concert Series 2026
- The BET Awards 2026
- Smorgasburg LA “World Grub”
- Family Style Food Festival
- Santa Monica Pier 360 Beach Festival
- SoCal Burger Week L.A. & OC
- New Documentary “Groundswell” regenerative agriculture
- Free California State Park Pass
The BET Awards 2026
The BET Awards 2026 return to Los Angeles this Sunday, June 28, bringing thousands of fans, celebrities, performers, and media to the city for one of the entertainment industry’s biggest annual events. The awards are the grand finale of BET Experience (BETX), a four-day celebration of music, culture, sports, and fan events.
Event Information
- Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
- Venue: Peacock Theater
- Location: L.A. Live, Downtown Los Angeles
- Doors Open: 2:00 PM
- Show Begins: 5:00 PM PT (8:00 PM ET/PT broadcast)
- Host: Druski
How to Watch
The ceremony will air live on:
- BET
- BET Her
- MTV
- VH1
- Comedy Central
- Paramount Network
- Additional Paramount channels
It will also stream through participating live TV providers and streaming services that carry BET.
Major Performers
This year’s lineup includes performances by:
- Cardi B
- Doechii
- Common
- Don Toliver
- Queen Latifah
- Kehlani
- Nas
- T.I.
- Tems
- RAYE
- Ari Lennox
- Plus many surprise collaborations and tribute performances.
Special Honors
Several entertainment icons will be recognized:
- Teyana Taylor — Icon of the Year
- Lauryn Hill — Living Legend Icon Award
- Sylvia Rhone — honored for her contributions to music and culture.
Leading Nominees
- Cardi B – 6 nominations
- Kendrick Lamar – 5 nominations
- Mariah the Scientist – 5 nominations
BET Experience (BETX)
Before Sunday’s awards, fans can enjoy the BET Experience, which runs June 25–27 in Los Angeles and features:
- Celebrity appearances
- Live concerts
- Fan Fest
- Interactive brand activations
- Community events
- Sports activities
- Meet-and-greet opportunities
- Merchandise and food vendors
Traffic & Street Closures
Because of the awards and surrounding events, expect heavier-than-normal traffic around:
- L.A. Live
- Crypto.com Arena
- Los Angeles Convention Center
Several streets near the theater, including portions of Figueroa Street, LA Live Way, and Georgia Street, will have temporary closures on Sunday afternoon and evening. Public transit or rideshare is recommended.
If you’re covering entertainment or celebrity news for your Let’s Talk Los Angeles website, the BET Awards weekend offers opportunities for red carpet coverage, fan reactions, BET Experience activities, and downtown Los Angeles event coverage.
