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Editor’s Note: This article was updated on Tuesday, Jan. 13, to add information about the host of the 2026 GRAMMYS, Trevor Noah. This article was updated on Tuesday, Jan. 20, Wednesday, Jan. 21, and Thursday, Jan. 22, to add information about performers at the 2026 Grammys.

The 2026 GRAMMYS are returning to Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 1, and will deliver another standout night celebrating the year's best in music. With GRAMMY season already in full swing, the Recording Academy, the organization behind the annual GRAMMY Awards, is preparing for another historic night that will see dynamic performances, new GRAMMY Categories, and can't-miss GRAMMY moments.

Ahead of Music's Biggest Night, here's everything you need to know about how, where, and when to watch the 2026 GRAMMYS, including key viewing and streaming details.

When Are The 2026 GRAMMYS?

Taking place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the 2026 GRAMMYS will air live on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 8-11:30 p.m. ET/5-8:30 p.m. PT.

How Can I Watch The 2026 GRAMMYS?

The 2026 GRAMMYS will broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and stream on Paramount+.

Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

For an immersive GRAMMYs experience, visit live.GRAMMY.com. Offering a digital backstage pass to the 2026 GRAMMYS, the site provides music fans with behind-the-scenes, multi-camera access to Music's Biggest Night, including:

  • Exclusive videos, including full GRAMMY performances, acceptance speeches, and backstage interviews

  • Live coverage of the GRAMMY Awards in real-time

  • The "GRAMMY Live From The Red Carpet" online special

  • The full GRAMMYs Premiere Ceremony livestream

  • Backstage moments, red carpet highlights, GRAMMY fashion moments, and other special content

Who Are The Performers At The 2026 GRAMMYS?

Sabrina Carpenter has been announced as the first performer at the 2026 Grammys. The two-time Grammy winner is currently nominated for six Grammy Awards at the 2026 Grammys: Record Of The Year ("Manchild"), Album Of The Year (Man's Best Friend), Song Of The Year ("Manchild"), Best Pop Solo Performance ("Manchild"), Best Pop Vocal Album (Man's Best Friend), and Best Music Video ("Manchild").

Also, the 2026 Grammys will feature a special segment in which all eight Best New Artist nominees will perform, including Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías. Learn more about the Best New Artist nominees at the 2026 Grammys.

Rap all-stars Clipse and superproducer/artist Pharrell Williams are also performing at the 2026 Grammys. They are both nominated at the 2026 Grammys for their work on Clipse’s album Let God Sort Em Out. Clipse are nominated for five Grammy Awards this year: Album Of The Year (Let God Sort Em Out), Best Rap Performance ("Chains & Whips"), Best Rap Song ("The Birds Don't Sing"), Best Rap Album (Let God Sort Em Out), and Best Music Video ("So Be It"). Pharrell Williams is nominated for four Grammy Awards this year: Album Of The Year (Let God Sort Em Out), Best Rap Performance ("Chains & Whips"), Best Rap Song ("The Birds Don't Sing"), and Best Music Film (Piece By Piece).

Grammy winner and current Grammy nominee Justin Bieber is also performing at the 2026 Grammys. The two-time Grammy winner is nominated for four Grammy Awards this year: Album Of The Year (SWAG), Best Pop Solo Performance ("DAISIES"), Best Pop Vocal Album (SWAG), and Best R&B Performance ("YUKON").

The In Memoriam tribute for the 2026 Grammys will honor those we've recently lost in the creative community through dedicated, heartfelt performances. Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson will honor some of the musical icons who have passed away recently. Ms. Lauryn Hill will also perform in honor of D'Angelo and Roberta Flack. Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, and Slash will also perform a special tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. See the full In Memoriam list to remember the music legends we've lost.

Additional performers at the 2026 Grammys will be announced in the coming days.

See the full list of performers and hosts at the 2026 Grammys to date (updating in real time).

Who Is Nominated At The 2026 GRAMMYS?

The nominees for the 2026 GRAMMYS were announced on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Read the full list of 2026 GRAMMY nominations.

Who Is Hosting The 2026 GRAMMYS?

Trevor Noah will return to host the 2026 GRAMMYS one final time, marking his sixth time as host of the GRAMMY Awards. Noah, a Grammy-nominated, Emmy-winning, and Golden Globe Award-nominated comedian, will also serve as an executive producer of the 2026 GRAMMYS.

When Is The 2026 GRAMMYS Premiere Ceremony?

The annual Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony, Music's Biggest Day, is a special ceremony where the first and the majority of the Grammy Awards of the day are awarded. Hours ahead of the live telecast, the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony will stream live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET on the Recording Academy's YouTube channel and on live.grammy.com.

Performers for the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony include current nominees Darren Criss and Helen J Shen, Spiritbox, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and Zara Larsson, plus an opening number featuring an ensemble performance by current nominees Grace Potter, Israel Houghton, Lila Iké, Maggie Rose, and Trombone Shorty.

First-time Grammy nominee Darren Criss will serve as host of the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony.

Presenters for the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony include Dave Koz, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Edgar Barrera, Jesse Welles, Sierra Hull, Trombone Shorty, and five-time Grammy winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, and former Recording Academy Board of Trustees Chair Jimmy Jam.

How Can I Watch 2026 GRAMMYS Red Carpet Interviews?

Before the 2026 GRAMMYs begin, watch exclusive interviews and fashion highlights live from the GRAMMY red carpet during "GRAMMY Live From The Red Carpet,” our live red carpet special featuring exclusive interviews and standout fashion moments on the 2026 GRAMMYS red carpet. Hosted by Emmy-Award-winning TV host and "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Cassie DiLaura and "Big Brother" winner and reality TV personality Taylor Hale, "GRAMMY Live From The Red Carpet" is a live show that gives you all the GRAMMY red carpet action with all your favorite artists and current nominees at the 2026 GRAMMYs.

"GRAMMY Live From The Red Carpet" airs live Sunday, Feb. 1, starting at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET on live.grammy.com and the Recording Academy's YouTube, TikTok and Facebook channels. The special will be available to watch in full and on-demand shortly after the livestream ends.

Where Can I Learn More About The 2026 GRAMMYS?

The producers of the GRAMMY Awards are giving music fans an exclusive backstage look at the 2026 GRAMMYs on "INSIDE THE 68TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS," a new special airing Friday, Jan. 30, from 8-9 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and Paramount+. Go behind the scenes with host and renowned DJ/producer/broadcaster Zane Lowe of "The Zane Lowe Show" in this exclusive look leading up to the 2026 GRAMMY Awards. Tune in for an inside look at what to expect at the 2026 GRAMMYs.

What's New At The 2026 GRAMMYS?

The 2026 GRAMMYS will introduce several updates designed to strengthen the annual GRAMMY Awards process and broaden representation across the music community, including the addition of two new GRAMMY Categories: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover.

These expansive, game-changing updates — proposed and submitted by Recording Academy members, approved by the Academy's Award & Nominations Committee, and ultimately ratified by our Board of Trustees — reflect the Recording Academy's ongoing commitment to evolving with the ever-changing musical landscape.

"Each year during our Awards & Nominations review, our focus is on refining our rules, uncovering anything that is no longer working, and ensuring we are celebrating our creative community in the most meaningful way," Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. told GRAMMY.com in an exclusive interview. "I'm thrilled that many of this year's changes, including new Category additions and expanded recognition of more crafts … allow us to honor even more creators. That's always a positive outcome for me. But even more importantly, these are much-needed updates that ensure those who are making significant contributions to the musical process are properly recognized and have the opportunity to be celebrated on Music's Biggest Night."

See the full list of updates set to debut at the 2026 GRAMMYs below.

GRAMMY Award Field & Category Updates

General Field

Eligibility for Best New Artist has been expanded to include artists who have been previously nominated in Album Of The Year, but whose contributions fell below the current 20 percent playing time threshold. This update allows acts who were credited as featured artists on projects that were GRAMMY nominated for Album Of The Year in a previous awards cycle to be eligible for Best New Artist consideration.

Country Field

The existing Best Country Album Category has been renamed Best Contemporary Country Album, and a new Category, Best Traditional Country Album, has been added.

Classical Field

In Classical Categories, composers and lyricists/librettists are now eligible for GRAMMY recognition alongside all other key creative personnel including artists, producers, and engineers on winning albums.

Packaging Field

The existing Best Recording Package and Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package Categories have been combined into one single Category: Best Recording Package. A new Category, Best Album Cover, has also been added.

The physical product eligibility requirement for Best Recording Package, Best Album Notes, and Best Historical Album has also been expanded to be more representative of today's marketplace. This change ensures that physical album packages sold directly to fans through an artist's or label's website are eligible for GRAMMY consideration.

Additionally, the Craft Committee serving in this field is transitioning from a regional to a national model.

Category Definition, Eligibility, & Criteria Updates

Minor updates to definitions, eligibility and criteria across multiple fields and awards have been reviewed and revised to be more expansive and inclusive. A full list of those changes can be found on page six of the rulebook.

What Are The Key Dates For The 2026 GRAMMYS?

Key dates for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards season are as follows:

2026 GRAMMYs Key Dates

Aug. 31, 2024 – Aug. 30, 2025

Product Eligibility Period

July 7, 2025 – Aug. 22, 2025

Media Company Registration Period

Media companies must apply for registration with the Recording Academy to submit recordings.

July 16, 2025 – Aug. 29, 2025

Online Entry Period

All eligible recordings must be entered prior to the close of the Online Entry Period, regardless of the public release date.

Oct. 3, 2025 – Oct. 15, 2025

First Round Voting

First Round Voting determines all the GRAMMY nominees for each GRAMMY Awards year.

Nov. 7, 2025

Nominees Announced for the 2026 GRAMMYs

Announcing the official nominees list for the 2026 GRAMMYs.

Dec. 12, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026

Final Round Voting

Determines the GRAMMY winners across all Categories revealed on GRAMMY night

Feb. 1, 2026

2026 GRAMMY Awards

Music's Biggest Night, recognizing excellence in the recording arts and sciences.

Who Votes For GRAMMY Nominees & GRAMMY Winners?

The GRAMMY Award is the only peer-recognized accolade in music and the industry's highest achievement. Recording Academy Voting Members — active creators representing more than 22 genres and 13 creative disciplines — determine the GRAMMY nominees and GRAMMY winners through a secure two-round voting process: First Round Voting, which determines all the GRAMMY nominees for each GRAMMY Category each year, and Final Round Voting, which ultimately determines the GRAMMY winners across all Categories revealed on GRAMMY night. 

The annual GRAMMY voting process is built to ensure that all eligible artists, musicians and creators are fairly evaluated based on their artistic and technical merits and will help the wider music community determine the leading music of the year, as voted on by their peers.

Learn more about the annual GRAMMY Awards process. Read our frequently asked GRAMMY questions (FAQ) section. View the official GRAMMY Awards Rules and Guidelines for the 2026 GRAMMYs. Visit the GRAMMY Award Update Center for a list of real-time changes to the GRAMMY Awards process.