grammy awards 2026: The highly anticipated 2026 GRAMMY Awards are set to take center stage, bringing together some of the biggest names in music for a night of unforgettable performances and star-studded moments.
when and where to watch
The 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards will air live on Sunday, February 1 on CBS and Paramount+. Fans can also stream the event online at cbs.com, the CBS app or through the Recording Academy’s social media channels.
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For viewers without a cable subscription, streaming options include Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, and fuboTV, many of which offer free trial periods.
Additionally, the Grammy Awards premiere ceremony will take place a few hours before the main show. Scheduled for 3:30 PM ET/12:30 PM PT, it will stream live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and live.grammy.com. Glee alumnus Darren Criss joins Broadway co-star Helen J. Shane will host and perform, with additional performances from Zara Larsson and nominated artist Grace Potter.
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For viewers in India, the live telecast will begin at 6:30 AM IST on February 2 and can be streamed on JioHotstar.
who is performing
Sabrina Carpenter leads the performance lineup with six nominations, including album, record and song of the year, the night’s three top honors. They’ll be joined by Justin Bieber, Best New Artist slate Lady Gaga and Let God Sort ‘Em Out collaborators including Clipse and Pharrell Williams.
Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominations with nine, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and producer Cirkut, who each have seven nominations. Other multiple nominees include artists such as Bad Bunny, Serban Ghenea, Sabrina Carpenter (six nominations each), and SZA, Tyler, The Creator, Douche, and Turnstyle (five each).
First-time Grammy nominees include Tate McRae, Zara Larsson, Pinkpanthers, JID and even actor Timothée Chalamet.
who is presenting
The presenter lineup is also equally star-studded. With a mix of famous musicians, actors and entertainers including Carole King, Chappelle Rhone, Charli
event details
The GRAMMYs begin Sunday, February 1 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT. The ceremony will take place at the Crypto.com Arena, formerly known as Staples Center, in Los Angeles. Fans can expect a night filled with spectacular performances, surprising moments and a celebration of the year’s top musical achievements.