when are the amas

The American Music Awards (AMAs) are held annually. The most recent ceremony, the 51st Annual AMAs, took place on Monday, May 26, 2025. It was broadcast live from the Fontainebleau Las Vegas and aired on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. The show started at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The 2025 event was hosted by Jennifer Lopez and marked the return of the AMAs after a two-year hiatus, with previous ceremonies having been aired on ABC before 2023. The AMAs typically happen around late May, often coinciding with Memorial Day in the United States.