Grammy Awards 2026: Highlights and How to Watch

Wed Feb 04 2026 04:56:53 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

As the Grammy Awards celebrate their 67th year, here's what to expect at the 2026 ceremony including major nominees, performances, and how to tune in.

The Grammy Awards continue to be a significant highlight in the music calendar, with this year's ceremony featuring top nominees like Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, and Lady Gaga. Scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, fans can engage with the event through live streams. Expect emotional performances and potential surprises as artists address social issues in their music.

At the ripe old age of 67, the Grammy Awards are still considered music's biggest night. This year's ceremony takes place in LA on Sunday, with everyone from Harry Styles to Chaka Khan due to attend. Kendrick Lamar tops the nominations with nine nods, most of them for his sixth album, GNX. He was the main winner at last year's ceremony, too, winning both record and song of the year for his scorching diss track, Not Like Us.

Other contenders include Lady Gaga, with seven nominations, along with Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Leon Thomas, who have six each. In total, there are 95 awards, distributed over a mind-boggling eight hours. Alongside banner categories like album of the year, we'll find out who had the best album artwork, and who's made the best ambient, new age or chant album. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the ceremony.

Headliners and Performers

Notably, artists scheduled to perform include Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and many more. The tightly packed ceremony promises exciting performances and moments of reflection on social issues affecting the industry.

How to Watch the Grammys

The Grammy Awards will be broadcast live on CBS, with streaming available through Paramount Plus. Fans in the UK can tune in via the Recording Academy's YouTube channel and live.grammy.com.

Major Nominees

Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations while Bad Bunny is in the running for potentially being the first Spanish-language album to win album of the year. Gaga’s work is also highly anticipated, as she has accumulated a devoted following.

Will There Be Political Statements?

With heightened political tensions in the US, expect artists like Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny to address pressing social issues as they accept their awards or perform. Eilish has been vocal in urging musicians to utilize their platform for change.

As we gear up to witness what promises to be a memorable event, the anticipation for who will take home the coveted gramophones remains high!