XMA Show January 21, 2026

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 January 21, 2025

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 May 24, 2025

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 September 8, 2025

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.

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Spotlighting 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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XMAs

Hollywood

Celebrating excellence across the adult industry, the flagship XMAs honor the brightest stars and groundbreaking achievements on Hollywood's sexiest night.

XMA Creator Awards

Miami

Spotlighting 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

Amsterdam

Showcasing 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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XMA Creator Awards May 2026 / Miami

Pre-nomination submissions period	March 1 - 21
Selection of nominees	March - April
Announcement of official nominees	April
Voting period	April - May
Winners announcement	May 13

XMA Europa Awards September 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 13

XMAs January 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