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Streaming live from the UBS Arena, the VMAs 2025 hosted a range of performances showcasing the best musical talent. From breakout stars, including Conan Gray and Sombr, to leading winners, including Lady Gaga, fans had a variety to look forward to.
The curtains on the 41st edition of the VMAs 2025 have been drawn, leaving fans and followers eager for the next installment. The VMAs 2025 stage showcased fresh faces and honored musical giants, including Mariah Carey and Ricky Martin. We are taking a look at all the performances from the night and ranking them in order of preference.
Note: This article reflects the writer’s opinion. Do comment with your suggestions to let us know which other items deserve to make the list.
Every performance ranked from best to worst at VMAs 2025
We are taking a look at the best to worst performances at the VMAs 2025.
Lady Gaga's Abracadabra
When Lady Gaga screams, "Put Your Paws Up", little monsters pay heed. The singer brought to life a gothic theme with Abracadabra and debuted a live performance of her latest single, The Dead Dance.
Sabrina Carpenter's Tears
When one thinks that Sabrina Carpenter has done it all, she brings showers to the stage, quite literally. The singer performed Tears from her newest album, Man’s Best Friend. Colourful, diverse, and sultry, Carpenter brought her best self to the stage.
Tate McCrae
Tate McCrae knows how to command the stage, and on the 2025 VMAs night, she brought the house down with the performances of What Would You Do and Sports Car. Through acrobatic stunts and sitting near her fans, McCrae delivered a vigorous performance.
Medleys: Ricky Martin, Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes
The VMAs 2025 set the stage for music veterans, including Latin pop and R&B icon Ricky Martin, whose performance was no short of a festival celebration. Other medley performances by Mariah Carey and Busta Rhymes were infused with a nostalgic vibe.
Conan Gray
Gray brought the drama to the stage and channeled a Romeo and Juliet ensemble. He performed his Vodka Cranberry ballad while setting the tone and theme of the track.
Sombr and Alex Warren's Eternity and Ordinary
It has been a year of breakout artists, with Sombr and Alex Warren making it to the top of the list. Alex’s romantic ballad, Ordinary, brought a whimsical touch to the stage, while Eternity fell a little flat. Sombr’s live performance showed his fans that Back To Friends is much more than a track going viral on social media.
Doja Cat's Jealous Type
With Michael Jackson–like dance moves and the use of props on stage, Doja Cat performed Jealous Type. Notably, the singer’s dance break caught attention.
J Balvin, DJ Snake, Justin Quiles, and Lenny Tavárez
Neon colors, boom boxes, and reggaeton vibes highlighted the energetic performances of Zun Zun and Novetta.
Post Malone and Jelly Roll
While their performance displayed camaraderie, an off-stage performance from Germany seemingly dampened their impact.
Read More: 2025 MTV VMAs: Complete list of winners and nominees
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A special mention goes to Katseye, who performed during the pre-show. From GAP’s billboard advertisements to Gnarly performances, Katseye has been everywhere recently. The group performed their hit single, Gabriella.
What are your thoughts on the VMAs 2025 lineup? Which was your favorite performance from the night? Tell us in the comments below.
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