Grammy Awards 2026 date and broadcast details
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The annual event celebrates the best recordings, compositions and artists from the eligibility year ending August 30, 2025, and is one of the most anticipated nights in music. This year’s ceremony is expected to attract global attention with major performances, historic nominations and high-profile presenters and nominees.
The main broadcast begins at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) / 5 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) and will be shown live on CBS in the United States. International viewers can also stream the event through Paramount+ for those with the Premium subscription plan, while users with the Essential plan will be able to watch on-demand after the live broadcast. Additional access will be available on live TV streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DIRECTV STREAM.
Red carpet coverage and pre-show events will begin hours before the main ceremony. The official Grammy pre-show — “GRAMMY Live From the Red Carpet” — starts at about 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT, streaming live on the official Grammy website and social media platforms including YouTube, TikTok and Facebook. In addition, E! will broadcast its own red carpet shows, including “Live From E!: Countdown to the Grammys” and “Live From E!: Grammys,” featuring interviews with artists, fashion commentary and arrival coverage from celebrity attendees.
South African comedian Trevor Noah will host the Grammy Awards for the sixth and final time, leading the ceremony that features performances from major artists. Performers include Bruno Mars, Rosé of BLACKPINK making a historic solo K-pop performance, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Pharrell Williams, Tyler, the Creator and all eight Best New Artist nominees. The evening also includes tribute performances honouring influential musicians.
The night’s nominees include some of music’s biggest names, with Kendrick Lamar leading the pack with multiple nominations followed by artists like Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Leon Thomas. Presenters announced include renowned performers and industry figures who will present awards across a range of categories.
Fans interested in fashion and behind-the-scenes moments should tune in to the red carpet shows before the main telecast, as these broadcasts highlight the best-dressed artists, designer looks and exclusive interviews. The Grammys remain one of music’s most watched and talked about annual events, combining awards, performances and cultural moments in one high-profile broadcast.
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