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# NRJ Music Awards 2026: Winners and Highlights from Cannes
- URL: https://www.redjungle.life/nrj-music-awards-2026-winners-and-highlights-from-cannes/
- Published: 2026-10-26T21:17:35.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-26T21:24:02.000Z
- Author: Red Jungle

The NRJ Music Awards returned to Cannes on Friday, October 23, for its 28th edition at the Palais des Festivals.

Hosted by Nikos Aliagas, the ceremony brought together French and international artists for a night of awards, live music and special performances.

Among the highlights were Mosimann's DJ of the Year win and two performances by Charlotte Cardin.

## Mosimann Wins DJ of the Year

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/84/35/84353176-771a-49a3-92a4-f56be2f8737b/content/images/2026/10/Mosimann_Nuit_des_--toiles_2025_02.jpg)

Photo: [Jérémy Kergourlay](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mosimann%5FNuit%5Fdes%5F%C3%A9toiles%5F2025%5F02.jpg?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com) [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/?ref=redjungle.life)

French-Swiss DJ and producer **Mosimann** won the DJ of the Year award.

Known for mixing electronic music with live instruments and vocals, Mosimann has built a unique style on stage. His win was one of the night's key moments for electronic music fans.

## Charlotte Cardin Performs Twice in Cannes

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/84/35/84353176-771a-49a3-92a4-f56be2f8737b/content/images/2026/10/Charlotte_Cardin_-2-_-1.jpg)

Photo: [Fyrtaarn](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Charlotte%5FCardin%5F%284%29%5FNew%5FPop%5FFestival%5F2025%5FKonzertmuschel%5FBaden-Baden%5FTR257420%5F2026-09-17%5Fyj.jpg?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com) · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/?ref=redjungle.life)

Canadian singer **Charlotte Cardin** performed her song **“Tant pis pour elle”** during the ceremony.

She later returned to the stage for a surprise performance of **“You and I”** with David Guetta.

Cardin was nominated for two awards but did not win this year. Still, her performances were among the memorable moments of the evening.

Watch [Charlotte Cardin's performance on NRJ](https://www.nrj.fr/music-awards/actualites/charlotte-cardin-sublime-le-palais-des-festivals-avec-tant-pis-pour-elle-71367207?ref=redjungle.life).

## NRJ Music Awards 2026: Winners

David Guetta received a special award for his streaming success, while French band **Indochine** was honored for its arena tour.

Here are the winners from the 2026 ceremony:

- **DJ of the Year:** Mosimann
- **Francophone Female Artist:** Marine
- **Francophone Male Artist:** M. Pokora
- **Francophone Female Breakthrough:** Ambre
- **Francophone Male Breakthrough:** Anyme
- **International Breakthrough:** Djo
- **Francophone Song:** Adèle Castillon — “Été avec toi”
- **Francophone Collaboration:** Jungeli & Emma — “Juste un peu”
- **Francophone Concert:** Helena
- **International Female Artist:** Shakira
- **International Male Artist:** Bad Bunny
- **International Hit:** Bad Bunny — “NUEVAYoL”
- **International Collaboration:** Shakira & Burna Boy — “Dai Dai”

See the [official NRJ Music Awards 2026 results](https://www.nrj.fr/music-awards/actualites/nrj-music-awards-2026-les-gagnants-et-resultats-par-categories-71367252?ref=redjungle.life).