Get ready for the 2026 Grammy Awards, where music takes center stage once again! Unlike the previous year's show, which was dedicated to relief efforts following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, this year's ceremony will be all about the music. With a star-studded lineup of nominees and performers, it's set to be a memorable night. Here's a breakdown of what to expect and how to tune in.
Who's Nominated?
Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with an impressive nine nominations, followed closely by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Canadian record producer/songwriter Cirkut, each with seven nods. Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas, and Serban Ghenea are up for six awards each. Andrew Watt, Clipse, Doechii, Sounwave, SZA, Turnstile, and Tyler, the Creator each have five nominations.
Who's Performing?
The stage will be set for a diverse range of performances, including Justin Bieber, Clipse, Pharrell Williams, Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars, Rosé, Tyler, the Creator, Lady Gaga, and all eight of this year's best new artist nominees: Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean, Katseye, The Marías, Addison Rae, sombr, Alex Warren, and Lola Young. Additionally, Doechii, Harry Styles, Carole King, Chappell Roan, Jeff Goldblum, Karol G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah, and Teyana Taylor will be presenting awards.
How to Watch
The main event will air live on CBS at 8 p.m. Eastern on February 1st. You can also catch the action through live TV streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV, which all include CBS in their lineup. Paramount+ premium plan subscribers will have access to the live stream, while Paramount+ essential subscribers can watch on-demand the next day.
For those who can't make it to the Crypto.com Arena, the Recording Academy will be streaming the premiere ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Eastern, 12:30 p.m. Pacific, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. You can catch it on their YouTube channel and at live.GRAMMY.com. And for those who want to see the red carpet action, The Associated Press will be streaming a four-hour show with interviews and fashion footage on YouTube and APNews.com ahead of the main event.
A Night to Remember
With a focus back on music and a talented host in Trevor Noah for his final year, the 2026 Grammy Awards promise to be a memorable night. So, mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready to celebrate the best in music!
