The 68th Annual Grammy Awards are right around the corner.
This year’s ceremony will spotlight the standout music of the past year, from viral TikTok tracks and genre-blending releases to songs that left a major mark on pop culture.
As music’s biggest night approaches, here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Grammy Awards.
When Are the 2026 Grammys?
The 2026 Grammy Awards will be held on Sunday, Feb. 1, at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena.
How to Watch the 2026 Grammys
Viewers can watch the live broadcast on CBS from 8 to 11:30 p.m. ET / 5 to 8:30 p.m. PT.
The ceremony will also be available to stream on Paramount+.
How to Watch the Grammy Premiere Ceremony
Most Grammy winners will be announced earlier in the day during the Premiere Ceremony, which takes place at the Peacock Theater on Sunday, Feb. 1, beginning at 12:30 p.m. PT / 3:30 p.m. ET.
First-time nominee Darren Criss will serve as host and performer. Additional performers include Zara Larsson, Spiritbox, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard. The Recording Academy also revealed that the show will open with a group performance by Grace Potter, Israel Houghton, Lila Iké, Maggie Rose, and Trombone Shorty.
Presenters will include Dave Koz, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Edgar Barrera, Jesse Welles, Sierra Hull, Trombone Shorty, and Jimmy Jam.
Fans can watch the Premiere Ceremony live at live.GRAMMY.com and on the Recording Academy’s official YouTube channel.
Who Is Hosting?
Trevor Noah is returning to host the Grammys for the sixth and final time. He also serves as an executive producer for the 2026 ceremony.
How to Watch the Grammys Red Carpet
The official pre-show, GRAMMY Live From The Red Carpet, will air before the main event, featuring exclusive interviews and early looks at nominees’ fashion.
Good Morning America will also provide red carpet coverage across TikTok and Instagram.
Who Is Performing?
Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga, both nominated this year, are set to perform during the ceremony.
Other confirmed performers include Best New Artist nominees Addison Rae, KATSEYE, Olivia Dean, Alex Warren, Leon Thomas, The Marías, and sombr. Hip-hop duo Clipse and Pharrell Williams will also take the stage, along with Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter.
For the show’s “In Memoriam” segment, performers will include Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, and Lukas Nelson. Lauryn Hill will honor D’Angelo and Roberta Flack with a special performance.
Additionally, Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, and Slash will unite for a tribute performance celebrating Ozzy Osbourne.
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