What to know about 68th Grammy Awards; Who’s performing, hosting
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What to know about 68th Grammy Awards; Who’s performing, hosting

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Wondering what’s new for the 68th Grammy Awards? Apparently, a lot!

The Grammy Awards will be on Sunday, Feb. 1, in Los Angeles.

Music fans can look forward to seeing Justin Bieber perform for the first time in four years. His album, “Swag,” is nominated for album of the year and best pop vocal album. Other performers will be Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Pharrell Williams.

Best Country Album has been renamed Best Contemporary Country Album and a Best Traditional Country Album category has been added. A Best Album Cover category also returns for the first time in 53 years.

Here is what to know about the upcoming Grammy Awards, one of the biggest nights in music.

When are the 2026 Grammy Awards?

The 2026 Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with the awards ceremony scheduled to commence at 6 p.m. MT/8 p.m. ET.

Who’s hosting the 2026 Grammys?

Trevor Noah will return to anchor the 2026 Grammys, marking the former late-night host’s sixth consecutive run as master of ceremonies.

Recording Academy’s Mason Jr. told USA TODAY that Noah “has been the perfect host” and credited him with the academy’s growth, calling him a “big part of the reason our show is what it is.”

“He’s funny, smart, respectful, full of positive energy and he’s also a huge fan of music,” Mason Jr. said. “He loves music and that comes through. He doesn’t take jabs at the expense of the community. There’s nothing cringey. There is enough of that going around.”
Sabrina Carpenter, shown performing at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, will also perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards, where she is nominated six times.
Sabrina Carpenter, shown performing at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, will also perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards, where she is nominated six times.

Who’s performing and presenting at the 2026 Grammys?

Viewers can expect performances by the following artists so far, according to the Recording Academy, with new artists to be announced as they are confirmed:

  • Sabrina Carpenter

  • Pharrell Williams

  • Clipse

  • Justin Bieber

  • Lady Gaga

  • All eight Best New Artist nominees, including Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR and The Marías.

  • Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson will pay tribute to those “recently lost in the creative community and honor some of the musical icons who have passed away recently.”

  • Ms. Lauryn Hill will honor of D’Angelo and Roberta Flack.

  • Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, and Slash will perform a special tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.

Meanwhile, Doechii and Harry Styles have been confirmed as presenters for the ceremony.

How to watch the 2026 Grammys

The awards ceremony will air live on CBS and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+ starting at 6 p.m. MT/8 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 1.

Watch ‘2026 Grammys’: Subscribe to Paramount+

Paramount+ subscribers with the SHOWTIME add-on can also stream the 2026 Grammys live as it airs on CBS, while Paramount+ Essential subscribers may stream it the day after it airs.

The Recording Academy will also livestream exclusive Grammys content, including interviews and red-carpet arrivals at live.GRAMMY.com.

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