The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, also called Music’s Biggest Night, is almost here. It is set to bring major performances, emotional tributes, and some tight award races. This year, K-pop is finally back in the Grammys game as several acts and songs are nominated, that too, in the main categories. These nominations end a long dry spell. Previously, BTS was the only K-pop act to have earned coveted nominations; however, they did not earn any awards.
This year, it seems K-pop will finally get the recognition it deserves and bring home some prestigious awards.
Since the Grammys 2026 is just around the corner, here’s everything you need to know about hosts, the performing lineup, schedule, and livestreaming.
Grammy Awards 2026 Schedule
The Grammys will take place on Sunday, February 1, 2026 (local time) at the Crypto Arena with events running throughout the day. The main ceremony begins at 8 PM ET and runs until 11:30 PM ET, which translates to 5 PM to 8:30 PM PT.
Earlier in the day, fans can tune in to the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony, which streams live starting at 12:30 PM PT, or 3:30 PM ET. This pre-show is where the majority of awards across various categories are presented.
Ahead of the main event, the red carpet coverage titled GRAMMY Live From The Red Carpet kicks off at 3 PM PT, or 6 PM ET, featuring celebrity interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and fashion highlights.
Host and Presenters
Trevor Noah returns as host for the 68th Grammys for the sixth and final time. Over the years, he has become a familiar and well-liked face of the show. Trevor has led the ceremony since 2026.
Presenters Include:
- Carole King
- Charli XCX
- Harry Styles
- KAROL G
- Queen Latifah
- Doechii
- Chappell Roan
- Teyana Taylor
- Nikki Glaser
- Lainey Wilson
- Jeff Goldblum
- Q-Tip
- Marcello Hernández
A surprise presenter will also be revealed live during the ceremony.
Performing Lineup
This year’s Grammys will feature performances from some of the biggest names in music, along with special tribute stages.
Main Ceremony Performers
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Lady Gaga
- Justin Bieber
- ROSÉ (BLACKPINK)
- Clipse with Pharrell Williams
- Tyler, The Creator
Best New Artist Performances
All eight Best New Artist nominees will take the stage, including:
- Addison Rae
- KATSEYE
- Leon Thomas
- Olivia Dean
- Lola Young
- Alex Warren
- The Marías
- Leon Thomas
- Sombr
In Memoriam Tributes
- Ms. Lauryn Hill honors D’Angelo and Roberta Flack
- Post Malone, Slash, Duff McKagan, Chad Smith, and Andrew Watt are honoring Ozzy Osbourne
- Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, and Lukas Nelson are honoring other legendary artists
Premiere Ceremony Performers
Hosted by nominee Darren Criss, the pre-show will include performances from:
- Zara Larsson
- Spiritbox
- Tasha Cobbs Leonard
- Grace Potter and Trombone Shorty (ensemble performance)
Major Nominees and New Categories
On the awards side, the race is especially competitive this year following changes to the general field categories, which now include ten nominees each.
Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations with nine, earning recognition in major categories including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. Lady Gaga follows closely with seven nominations and is also competing across all three top categories. Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Leon Thomas each earned six nominations.
The Recording Academy has also introduced two new categories for 2026. Best Album Cover will recognize visual artistry in music packaging, while Best Traditional Country Album has been added as a new category separate from Best Country Album.
Album of the Year
- Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
- Justin Bieber – SWAG
- Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
- Kendrick Lamar – GNX
- Lady Gaga – MAYHEM
- Tyler, The Creator – CHROMAKOPIA
- Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out
- Leon Thomas – Mutt
Record of the Year
- Bad Bunny – “DtMF”
- Billie Eilish – “WILDFLOWER”
- Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “luther”
- Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
- ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
- Doechii – “Anxiety”
- Chappell Roan – “The Subway”
Song of the Year
- Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
- Doechii – Anxiety
- Rosé x Bruno Mars – APT.
- HUNTR/X (KPop Demon Hunters) – Golden
- Kendrick Lamar x SZA – luther
- Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
- Billie Eilish – Wildflower
Best New Artist
- Addison Rae
- KATSEYE
- Leon Thomas
- Lola Young
- The Marías
How to Watch the Grammys Live
For viewers wondering how to watch, the main Grammy Awards ceremony will air live on the CBS Television Network. Fans can also stream the show live through Paramount+ Premium. For those who miss the broadcast, the ceremony will be available on demand the following day for Paramount+ Essential subscribers.
Additional exclusive coverage, including multi-camera views, full performances, and backstage interviews, will be available through the official Grammy online hub at live.GRAMMY.com. For a complete list of nominees across all 95 categories, fans can visit the official Grammy Awards website.
