Tiësto, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?

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According to a credible source, Tiësto is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the dj's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 14/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Tiësto for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 56-year-old dj, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Tiësto so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the dj have already been named ‘Dutch Of The Year’ by some major Dutch newspapers and even ‘Breda Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Breda (Tiësto's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the dj was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“#TiëstoPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 13 Dec 2025
“Congrats! Tijs has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 13 Dec 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Tiësto?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 13 Dec 2025

Could 2026 officially be the Year of Tiësto?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?

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