The Soul Train Awards 2026 will air Friday, Nov. 27, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET and, for the first time, on CBS. The show will also be simulcast on BET Her, VH1, MTV2 and Logo.
The ceremony was taped Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Harris Theater in Chicago's Millennium Park. It marks the first time the awards were taped in the city where Don Cornelius launched Soul Train in 1971.
Who's hosting? Actor and comedian Anthony Anderson.
Who's being honored?
- Chaka Khan: Classic Soul Honor
- Durand Bernarr: Soul Personified honoree and performer
- Elmiene: the new Soul Honor recipient and performer
Fans can also catch the red carpet show, "Back on Track," streaming on YouTube and Facebook ahead of the ceremony. It includes a countdown of fans' picks for the 20 greatest R&B songs of the 2020s.
Stars seen at the event included Chaka Khan, Common, LisaRaye McCoy and gospel star Kirk Franklin, according to BET's official event photos.
The show is presented by Spotify and Toyota. Winners will be revealed when the show airs.
Soul Train has long featured occasional gospel artists alongside its R&B, pop and hip-hop performers.
Franklin's presence is a reminder of how deeply soul music's roots run through the church.
