The Chainsmokers invited Halsey to the stage during their set at the Bonnaroo Music Festival to perform " Closer " for the first time in June 2016 . Halsey and Taggart also performed the song live when they closed the show at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards . The Chainsmokers and Halsey also performed " Closer " at the American Music Awards on November 20 , 2016
2016 MTV Video Music Awards
2016 MTV Video Music Awards
Closer (The Chainsmokers song)