XMA Show
Lights, Glamour, Glory: 2026 XMAs Crown the Biggest Stars in Adult Entertainment
The world-famous Hollywood Palladium, site of historic performances from legends ranging from Keith Richards to Richard Pryor, was transformed on Sunday night into the epicenter of adult entertainment, as a throng of A-list performers filled the venue for the Adult Industry’s Biggest Night® — the 2026 XMAs.
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XMA Show
A Golden Night in Hollywood: 2025 XMAs Shine on Adult Entertainment's Best
To paraphrase the unofficial U.S. Postal Service motto: Neither rain nor cold nor the chaos of natural disasters can stop members of the adult entertainment community from the completion of their appointed duty every January: to honor the artistic and commercial achievements of their peers.
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XMA Creator Awards
Homecoming Heat: The 2025 XMA Creator Awards Celebrate Digital Desire
On a sweltering night in South Beach, where the air sticks to your skin like latex and the breeze smells faintly of tequila and temptation, the adult industry community gathered for Adult Creators’ Biggest Night: the 2025 XMA Creator Awards, presented by Fansly.
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XMA Europa Awards
A Night to Remember: 2025 Euro XMAs Light Up Amsterdam
Over 1,000 of the brightest industry luminaries from across the Continent and beyond packed Theater Amsterdam on Thursday night for the 2025 Euro XMAs, adult’s biggest night in Europe.
Read ArticleSpotlighting the brightest stars and the most groundbreaking achievements in the global adult industry,the XMAs celebrate the Adult Industry's Biggest Night®. Formerly known as the XBIZ Awards, the multi-continent extravaganza is the most expansive awards show in the business, spanning movie production and performance, digital media, pleasure products and beyond.
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HollywoodCelebrating excellence across the adult industry, the flagship XMAs honor the brightest stars and groundbreaking achievements on Hollywood's sexiest night.
XMA Creator Awards
MiamiSpotlighting the innovative spirit of creators — from cam models to clip artists and premium social media personalities — the XMA Creator Awards celebrate independent digital artistry.
XMA Europa Awards
AmsterdamShowcasing diverse talents and achievements across Europe, the XMA Europa Awards honor innovation and excellence in the avant-garde city of Amsterdam.
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2026 XMA Winners Announced
Winners of the 2026 XMAs were revealed Sunday night during a ceremony hosted by Violet Myers and Kazumi at the world-famous Hollywood Palladium.
Glittering 2026 XBIZ Honors Celebrates Pleasure Industry
The 2026 XBIZ Honors, presented by Svakom and Kaotik Labs, lit up Avalon Hollywood on Sunday night, turning the iconic venue into a dazzling celebration of pleasure-industry excellence.
2026 XMAs Nominees Announced
The nominees for the 2026 XMAs — the Adult Industry’s Biggest Night® — have been revealed, honoring outstanding achievement across the global adult industry, with 2,201 nominees spanning 120 categories.
XMAsJanuary 2026 / Hollywood
| Pre-nomination submissions period | September 1 – 30 |
| Selection of nominees | Sept. 1 - Nov. 19 |
| Nominees announcement | November 20 |
| Voting period | November - January |
| Winners announcement | TBD |
XMA Creator AwardsMay 2026 / Miami
| Pre-nomination submissions period | March 5 - 25 |
| Selection of nominees | March - April |
| Announcement of official nominees | April |
| Voting period | April - May |
| Winners announcement | TBD |
XMA Europa AwardsSeptember 2026 / Amsterdam
| Pre-nomination submissions period | June 1 – 30 |
| Selection of nominees | July 1 - 31 |
| Nominees announcement | August 1 |
| Voting period | August - September |
| Winners announcement | September 6 |
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