Trevor Noah will return as host and executive producer of the 2026 Grammy Awards, marking his sixth and final time leading the ceremony. The broadcast will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 1, 2026. The announcement confirms continuity for the Recording Academy’s flagship show while signaling a closing chapter in Noah’s long-running role at music’s biggest night.

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Key Highlights

• Host: Trevor Noah (sixth and final time)
• Event: 2026 Grammy Awards
• Date: Sunday, 1 Feb 2026 (South African date: Monday, 2 Feb 2026)
• Time: 8–11:30 p.m. ET / 5–8:30 p.m. PT (South African time: 3-6:30 AM)
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California, USA
• Broadcast: CBS, streaming on Paramount+

2026 Grammy Awards Set for Trevor Noah’s Sixth and Final Hosting Run

Trevor Noah will return as master of ceremonies for the Grammy Awards in 2026, serving both as host and executive producer. The upcoming ceremony will be his sixth consecutive appearance in the role and has been confirmed as his final time hosting the awards. The ceremony is produced by Fulwell Entertainment for the Recording Academy, with executive producers Ben Winston, Raj Kapoor, Jesse Collins and Noah himself.

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Why This Matters

Noah’s sustained presence remains significant. As one of the continent’s most visible global entertainers, his leadership of a major US awards show continues to reinforce African representation at the highest levels of international entertainment media.

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