2026 Grammy Awards: Nominations, Performances, and How to Watch Live
The 68th annual Grammy Awards are set to take place on February 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This year's event is anticipated to bring about historic moments with new talent and artists nominated in different categories. The main show will be broadcast live on CBS at 8 p.m. Eastern on February 1. You can also stream the Grammys through various live TV streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV. Paramount+ premium plan subscribers can watch the show live, while essential subscribers will have on-demand access the next day.
The premiere ceremony will precede the main event at 3:30 p.m. Eastern, 12:30 p.m. Pacific at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. It can be streamed on the Recording Academy's YouTube channel and on live.GRAMMY.com. The 2026 Grammys will feature a special segment where all eight best new artist nominees will perform. Sabrina Carpenter, a leading nominee with six nods, will also perform at the event. Comedian Trevor Noah will host the show for the sixth and final time, bringing his unique blend of humor and music knowledge to the stage.
Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations with nine, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut with seven each. There are also several first-time nominees this year, including Tate McRae, Zara Larsson, PinkPantheress, JID, and Timothée Chalamet. The Associated Press will stream a four-hour red carpet show with interviews and fashion footage on YouTube and APNews.com. Stay tuned for more coverage of the 2026 Grammy Awards.