Miley Cyrus has confirmed major plans are in the works to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her iconic show, Hannah Montana, in 2026. In a series of recent public appearances and interviews, the singer and actress has teased a meaningful project designed to honor the character that launched her career and defined a generation of fans. Cyrus made her first significant hint during a red-carpet event in early January 2026, sparking excitement and nostalgia worldwide.
Miley Cyrus Gives a Major Tease with Her Hair and a Hint
The first clue came at the Palm Springs International Film Awards on January 3, 2026. Cyrus walked the red carpet with a very specific look: long, honey-blonde hair styled with curtain bangs, a clear modern nod to Hannah Montana’s signature hairstyle. When asked by Variety about her plans for the show’s upcoming 20th anniversary in March, she was coy but revealing.
“We’re working hard on them,” she said. “I can’t tell you.” When pressed for a tease, she gestured to her hair and smiled, “You see the bangs”.
This visual tribute confirmed that the anniversary—which fans and Cyrus herself have playfully dubbed the “Hannah-versary”—was actively on her mind. The show first premiered on the Disney Channel on March 24, 2006, and ran for four successful seasons.
What Miley Cyrus Has Said About the 2026 “Hannah-versary”
In the months leading up to this red-carpet tease, Cyrus had already begun sharing her thoughtful approach to the milestone. She explained that her goal is to create an experience that makes long-time fans feel recognized and valued.
In a December interview with Rolling Stone, she connected the theme of her celebration to a powerful phrase from Avatar, a franchise she recently collaborated with.
“Something that they always say in Avatar is ‘I see you’ — and that’s something really important that I want the fans to feel during the ‘Hannah-versary,’” Cyrus shared. “I want the fans to really feel seen. They know that I appreciate them, but I also see their growth. Because I have these moments all the time where people celebrate my evolution, but I see theirs as much as they see mine”.
She reiterated this sentiment on SiriusXM’s TikTok Radio, noting how her relationship with the character has transformed over time. “I started as a character that I thought was going to be impossible to shed,” she reflected. “And now that’s something that when I walk into a space, it’s looked at as this sense of nostalgia… I’ve now been integrated into everyone’s life as the character itself. So that’s exciting to get to celebrate that”.
What the 20th Anniversary Celebration Might Include
While Cyrus and her team are keeping specific details under wraps, she has confirmed that a special project is in active development. She told Good Morning America in late 2025 that she was spending a lot of her time figuring out how to properly “honor Hannah” with a “special celebration for us all”.
When directly asked if the plans might include a tour or concert, she responded that the format is still “TBD” (To Be Determined) but emphasized her desire to create something “meaningful, thoughtful, and really satisfying for the fans”. This has led to widespread fan speculation online. Many hope for a one-off reunion special, a documentary looking back at the show’s impact, or new musical content. However, sources close to the star have indicated that a full concert tour is currently unlikely, as Cyrus has publicly expressed she does not have the desire for a major tour at this time.
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Hannah Montana’s Lasting Legacy
The celebration is for a show that became a global cultural phenomenon. Hannah Montana starred Miley Cyrus as Miley Stewart, an ordinary teenager living a secret double life as a world-famous pop star. The series also featured her real-life father, Billy Ray Cyrus, as her on-screen dad, alongside co-stars like Emily Osment and Jason Earles.
The franchise extended far beyond television. It included a hit 2008 concert film, Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert, and launched multiple soundtrack albums that charted on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2024, Cyrus’s contribution was formally recognized when she was inducted as a Disney Legend, the company’s highest honor.
“I stand here still proud to have been Hannah Montana,” she said during her acceptance speech. “In so many ways, this award is dedicated to Hannah and all of her amazing loyal fans, and to everyone who has made my dream a reality”.
The impending 20th anniversary marks a unique full-circle moment. It celebrates not just a beloved TV character, but the shared journey of an artist and the audience that grew up with her.
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