VIP Tickets to the 2026 NAACP Image Awards
The NAACP Image Awards may not be as famous as the Oscars or the Grammys (yet!), but they’re just as glamorous and even more fun. If you enjoy supporting Black artists and minorities in music and entertainment, this is the award show for you. Luckily, we have a limited selection of VIP tickets to the 57th Annual NAACP Image Awards in L.A. The award show and outrageously fun after-party are going down on Saturday, February 28nd, 2026, so save the date and get ready for an incredible time!
Achievements in Music, Film and More at the 2026 Image Awards
Everyone knows the NAACP as one of the nation’s premier social justice organizations. With over 2,000 local chapters engaging more than 2 million grassroots activists, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is dedicated to fighting for equality and eliminating racial prejudice.
This is some serious business, yet for one night, the organization kicks back to celebrate some of the year’s most noteworthy performers of color in music, TV and films. It also recognizes the authors of outstanding podcasts and literary works, including poems, children’s books, fiction and nonfiction. Many, but not all, categories are voted on by fans. You can vote for your favorite nominees until February 13th!
One thing that may surprise you is that the Image Awards have been around for over 50 years. The award show was co-founded back in 1967 by Sammy Davis Jr. and other members of the NAACP’s Beverly Hills-Hollywood chapter. Since COVID protocols have finally relaxed, you can bet that the producers will go big with the award show and related festivities. This is the year to attend!
The Venue and Host
Just like the Oscars and the Grammys, the Image Awards have been held at multiple storied venues across the city, including the Beverly Hilton, The Hollywood Palladium, the historic Shrine Auditorium, and most recently, the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Not surprisingly, the Image Awards have been hosted by an array of amazingly talented performers.
Previous hosts include Steve Harvey, Tyler Perry, Halle Berry and Chris Tucker. For nearly 10 years, Anthony Anderson was the face of this award show. This industry veteran may look familiar from his roles in Black-ish, Law & Order, Transformers, Me, Myself & Irene and many others. The fabulous and funny Queen Latifah hosted two editions of the Image Awards, and actor-writer-comedian Deon Cole (best known as Charlie Telphy in Black-ish and Grown-ish) entertained the crowd in 2025. We’re pumped to announce that he will be returning as M.C. in 2026! The award show’s theme this year is We See You.
Who Are the 2026 Image Award Nominees?
It is a huge year for the Image Awards! Nominees were announced on January 12, and there are literally too many to list!! There are even several awards for digital content creators across diverse categories from fashion and beauty to tech and gaming, and of course, comedy! See what we mean? We’ll focus on some of the highlights.
Five talented men and women at various stages of their careers are up for Entertainer of the Year. It’s going to be tough to chose between Cynthia Erivo, Kendrick Lamar, Michael B. Jordan, Teyana Taylor and Doechii (you go, girl!) Lamar is the year’s most-nominated artist with six Image nods. Cardi B and Leon Thomas are tied with four nods each for their work on Am I the Drama? and Mutt Deluxe: Heel, respectively. Both recordings are up for Outstanding Album. Meanwhile, Doechii and Taylor have three nominations each. Cue the clapping!
Outstanding Album:
- Am I The Drama? — Cardi B
- Beloved — GIVĒON
- Let God Sort Em Out — Clipse, Pusha T, Malice
- Mutt Deluxe: Heel — Leon Thomas
- SOS Deluxe: LANA — SZA
Outstanding New Artist:
- Elmiene — “Useless Without You”
- Lee Vasi — “Love Me to Life”
- Madison McFerrin — “Scorpio”
- Monaleo — “Who Did the Body?”
- Ravyn Lenae — “Bicycle Race”
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture:
- André Holland — Love, Brooklyn
- Denzel Washington – Highest 2 Lowest
- Michael B. Jordan — Sinners
- Nnamdi Asomugha — The Knife
- Tyriq Withers — HIM
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture:
- Cynthia Erivo – Wicked: For Good
- Danielle Deadwyler – 40 Acres
- Keke Palmer – One of Them Days
- Kerry Washington – Shadow Force
- Tessa Thompson – Hedda
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series:
- Cedric The Entertainer — The Neighborhood
- David Alan Grier — St. Denis Medical
- David Oyelowo — Government Cheese
- Mike Epps — The Upshaws
- Vince Staples — The Vince Staples Show
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series:
- Ayo Edebiri — The Bear
- Maya Rudolph — Loot
- Michelle Buteau — Survival of the Thickest
- Quinta Brunson — Abbott Elementary
- Uzo Aduba — The Residence
Outstanding Motion Picture:
- Highest 2 Lowest (A24)
- One of Them Days (Sony Pictures Releasing)
- Sarah’s Oil (Amazon MGM Studios)
- Sinners (Warner Bros. Pictures)
- Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)
What to Expect at the NAACP Image Awards
At the Image Awards, the NAACP hands out dozens of trophies, so you can expect plenty of heartfelt acceptance speeches. The event features rolls of red carpet, incredible clothing and colorful performances from legends like Mary J. Blige. Last year was huge for Image Award nominees and winners!
Top Winners at the 2025 Image Awards
Beyoncé proved that she truly is Queen B, taking home two image awards for Outstanding Female Artist and Outstanding Album and bringing her career total up to 17 wins. Keke Palmer was named Entertainer of the Year. The female-led WWII drama The Six Triple Eight swept the show winning Outstanding Motion Picture and Outstanding Ensemble Cast. Up-and-coming star Ebony Obsidian was awarded for her work in the film with trophies for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, while Kerry Washington was named Outstanding Actress. Additionally, Dave Chappelle received the President’s Award. And the Wayans family claimed a Hall of Fame Award for keeping us laughing for over 40 years.
NAACP Image Awards VIP Tickets
VIP Concierge has a limited number of VIP tickets to the 2026 Image Awards and after-party, so reserve your spot. Prices for the award show start under $1,500 per person! Purchase your tickets now. You’ll dance right past the velvet ropes and into the ultra-exclusive soirée for an unforgettable evening. If you have questions, feel free to contact us for details about this and other VIP events!
