The anticipation for the 2026 Grammy Awards is palpable, and this year’s ceremony promises to be a stark contrast to last year’s event.
Taking place on Sunday, February 1st, the 68th annual Grammy Awards will return to its musical roots after the 2025 show was transformed into a fundraiser aimed at supporting recovery efforts from the devastating wildfires that affected the Los Angeles area. This year, however, the spotlight is back on the music itself, with powerhouse artists like Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Bad Bunny competing for top honors.
Comedian Trevor Noah will take the stage as host for his sixth and final year, setting the stage for what could be a historic gathering of musical talent. Here are some essential details you need to know in preparation for the exciting event at the Crypto.com Arena.
How to Watch the Show and Red Carpet
You can catch the action live from the Grammys red carpet courtesy of AP News. Leading the nominations this year is Kendrick Lamar with an impressive total of nine nods. Other notable nominees include Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Clipse, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, and Tyler, the Creator, each vying for recognition in various categories.
The main event will be broadcast live on CBS starting at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. If you prefer streaming options, you can also watch the Grammys through several live TV services that feature CBS, such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV.
Subscribers to Paramount+’s premium plan can enjoy a live stream of the event, while those with the essential plan will have access to on-demand viewing the following day.
Additionally, the premiere ceremony will kick off just before the main event at 3:30 p.m. Eastern, 12:30 p.m. Pacific, happening at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This ceremony will be available for viewing on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and live.GRAMMY.com.
The Associated Press will also present a four-hour red carpet show featuring interviews and fashion highlights, which can be streamed on YouTube and APNews.com prior to the Grammy Awards.
Who’s Nominated at the 2026 Grammys
Kendrick Lamar stands out as the frontrunner at this year’s Grammy Awards, dominating the nominations with nine. Hot on his heels are Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Canadian producer Cirkut, each securing seven nominations.
Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas, and Serban Ghenea are not far behind, boasting six nominations apiece. Meanwhile, artists including Andrew Watt, Clipse, Doechii, Sounwave, SZA, Turnstile, and Tyler, the Creator have each earned five nominations, showcasing a diverse array of talent.
Who’s Attending and Performing at the Grammys
Among the presenters at this year's event are notable figures such as Doechii, Harry Styles, Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Jeff Goldblum, Karol G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah, and Teyana Taylor.
Performances will feature an all-star lineup, including Justin Bieber, Clipse, Pharrell Williams, Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars, Rosé, Tyler, the Creator, and Lady Gaga. Additionally, all eight nominees for this year’s Best New Artist category—Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean, the global girl group Katseye, The Marías, Addison Rae, sombr, Alex Warren, and Lola Young—will take the stage.
The in memoriam segment will see Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, and Lukas Nelson honor those we’ve lost, while Ms. Lauryn Hill will pay tribute to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack. A special performance will feature Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, and Slash celebrating the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne.
For ongoing coverage of this year's Grammy Awards, make sure to visit www.apnews.com/GrammyAwards.
