Pink to Host 2026 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall

The three-time Grammy winner will make her debut as MC for the annual theater awards show.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:22pm

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A dynamic, abstract composition of bold red, white, and black geometric shapes, conveying the high-energy, theatrical spirit of a live awards show performance.The Tony Awards tap pop superstar Pink to bring her electrifying stage presence to the 2026 ceremony.NYC Today

The Tony Awards have selected singer Pink to host the 2026 ceremony on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The three-time Grammy Award winner is known for her high-energy, acrobatic live performances, though she has not yet appeared on Broadway.

Why it matters

Hosting the Tony Awards is a prestigious honor that can provide significant exposure and boost ticket sales for Broadway shows. Pink's selection signals the Tonys' desire to attract a younger, more mainstream audience to the annual theater awards show.

The details

In a statement, Pink said it is 'the honor of an entire lifetime' to host the Tonys, which she credits with shaping her own live performance style. Tony Award executive producers praised Pink's 'fearless' artistry and 'electrifying stage presence' as embodying the 'spirit of live performance and theatre.'

  • The 2026 Tony Awards will take place on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

The players

Pink

A three-time Grammy Award-winning singer known for her high-energy, acrobatic live performances. Though she has not yet appeared on Broadway, Pink's selection to host the 2026 Tony Awards signals the show's desire to attract a younger, more mainstream audience.

The Tony Awards

The annual awards ceremony honoring excellence in Broadway theater, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

Radio City Music Hall

The iconic New York City performance venue that has hosted the Tony Awards telecast for many years.

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What they’re saying

“It is the honor of an entire lifetime to host a night celebrating the literal hardest working people in showbiz. Broadway has shaped my life and how I put my own shows together — it is a community that is supportive, and inclusive, and full of talent and love. These people give magic every single day, and I cannot wait to celebrate them with the entire world.”

— Pink

“Pink is a fearless artist whose powerhouse voice, electrifying stage presence, and undeniable authenticity embody the very spirit of live performance and theatre.”

— Raj Kapoor, Sarah Levine Hall and Jack Sussman, Tony Award executive producers

What’s next

The 2026 Tony Awards telecast will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on June 7.

The takeaway

Pink's selection to host the 2026 Tony Awards signals the show's desire to attract a younger, more mainstream audience to Broadway. Her high-energy, acrobatic performance style is expected to bring a fresh energy to the annual theater awards ceremony.