[GUIDE] Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of The 2026 Grammys

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This is your 2026 Grammys roundup, capturing the key moments, announcements and industry activity leading up to the main awards ceremony, from early events and off-stage highlights to the signals shaping anticipation around the week.

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Grammy Week: 02 February 2026

Kendrick Lamar led the 2026 Grammys with multiple wins, while Bad Bunny made history with a landmark Album of the Year victory. See below for the full list of winners.

Kendrick Lamar Leads 2026 Grammys As Bad Bunny Claims Historic Win

by LFRNQ Feb 2, 2026

Grammy Week: 31 January 2026

Fela Kuti Honored With GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 Special Merit Ceremony

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The legacy of Fela Kuti was formally honoured during the 2026 Grammy Awards Special Merit Awards, where he was named a Lifetime Achievement recipient. Although posthumous, the moment resonated powerfully as members of the Kuti family accepted the honour on his behalf, underscoring the global and generational impact of his work. The recognition celebrates Fela’s enduring influence on music, politics, and culture, from Afrobeat’s foundations to contemporary global sound. The honor reaffirms his place not just in music history, but in the cultural canon shaped by resistance, creativity, and African identity, as recognized by the Recording Academy.

Grammy Week: 30 January 2026

Grammy Week 2026 Day 4 Spotlights Mariah Carey, Industry Leadership and Emerging Talent

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Day 4 of Grammy Week 2026 unfolded on Friday, January 30, with three cornerstone moments: MusiCares naming Mariah Carey its 2026 Person of the Year, the Entertainment Law Initiative honoring Paul Robinson, and Grammy U hosting its first-ever Grammy U Day at Grammy House. The day underscored Grammy Week’s dual focus on legacy recognition and future-facing industry development.

Bruno Mars Joins the 2026 Grammys Performance Line-Up

Global superstar Bruno Mars is set to perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, airing on CBS. Mars is nominated for three awards this year, including Record and Song of the Year for “APT.” He joins a stacked performance roster featuring Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, ROSÉ, Tyler, The Creator, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Pharrell Williams, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, and The Marías, with more standout moments expected on Music’s Biggest Night.

Tyler, The Creator Added to the 2026 Grammys Performance Line-Up

Grammy® Award winner and current nominee Tyler, The Creator will perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, airing on CBS. The two-time Grammy winner is nominated in six categories this year, including Album of the Year for CHROMAKOPIA. He joins a stacked performance roster featuring Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, ROSÉ, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Pharrell Williams, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, and The Marías.

ROSÉ Set to Make Her Grammy Stage Debut at the 2026 Awards

First-time nominee ROSÉ will perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, airing on CBS. ROSÉ is nominated for three awards this year, including Record and Song of the Year for “APT.” She joins a high-profile performance line-up featuring Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Pharrell Williams, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, and The Marías, with more acts yet to be announced.

Grammy Week: 29 January 2026

Grammy Week 2026 Day 3 Celebrates Black Excellence, AI, and Global Sound

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Day 3 of 2026 Grammy® Week (Jan. 29) blended legacy, innovation, and global culture. The Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective honoured Brandy, Kirk Franklin, and Pharrell Williams at Recording Academy Honors. At Grammy House, will.i.am led an AI-focused conversation on music’s future, while the Global Mixtape spotlighted emerging international voices, capped by a headlining performance from Davido.

Brandy, Kirk Franklin, and Pharrell Williams Honored at Recording Academy Honors 2026

The Recording Academy and its Black Music Collective paid tribute to Brandy, Kirk Franklin, and Pharrell William sat the fourth annual Recording Academy Honors on Jan. 29. Brandy and Franklin received the Black Music Icon Award, while Williams was presented with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award—celebrating decades of artistic excellence, cultural influence, and leadership shaping Black music worldwide.

Star-Studded Presenters Announced for the 2026 Grammy Awards

The 2026 Grammy Awards will feature an eclectic slate of presenters spanning music, film, and comedy. Confirmed names include Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah, and Teyana Taylor, with one surprise guest to be revealed on Grammy night.

Lady Gaga Set to Perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards

Fourteen-time Grammy® winner and current nominee Lady Gaga will perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, airing on CBS. Gaga leads this year with seven nominations, including Record, Song, and Album of the Year. She joins an already stacked line-up featuring Justin Bieber, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Pharrell Williams, Post Malone, Reba McEntire, Sabrina Carpenter, Clipse, and The Marías, with more performers still to be announced.

Grammy Week: 28 January 2026

Grammy Week Day 2 Spotlights Songwriters, Producers, and Black Creative Excellence

Day 2 of 2026 Grammy® Week (Jan. 28) highlighted the creative engine behind the music. The Recording Academy honored Songwriter of the Year nominees Amy Allen, Edgar Barrera, Jessie Jo Dillon, Laura Veltz, and Tobias Jesso Jr., while the Producers & Engineers Wing celebrated five-time Grammy winner Jimmy “The Senator” Douglass. At Grammy House, Best New Artist nominees, Women in the Mix, and a Black Music Collective showcase underscored the breadth, craft, and community shaping the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Justin Bieber Joins the Grammys Performance Lineup

Grammy® Award winner and current nominee Justin Bieber is set to perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards on Feb. 1. The two-time Grammy winner is nominated in four categories this year, including Album of the Year for SWAG. He joins a growing performance roster featuring Addison Rae, Alex Warren, Clipse, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, Pharrell Williams, Sabrina Carpenter, SOMBR, and The Marías, with more acts still to be announced.

Darren Criss to Host the Grammy Premiere Ceremony

The Recording Academy has announced that current nominee Darren Criss will host the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony®, live from Peacock Theater on Feb. 1. The ceremony will feature presenters Dave Koz, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Edgar Barrera, Jesse Welles, Jimmy Jam, Sierra Hull, and Trombone Shorty, with performances by Criss and Helen J Shen, Spiritbox, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Zara Larsson, and an opening number led by Grace Potter, Israel Houghton, Lila Iké, Maggie Rose, and Trombone Shorty—setting the tone for Music’s Biggest Day.

Grammy Week: 27 January 2026

Grammy Week 2026 Kicks Off With a Songwriting-Focused Opening Night

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Day 1 of 2026 Grammy Week® (Jan. 27) opened at the GRAMMY Museum with Rita Wilson’s Liner Notes – A Celebration of Songwriting. Hosted by Rita Wilson, the evening centered music’s storytellers, featuring performances and reflections from Richard Marx, Grace Potter, Ant Clemons, and Shane McAnally, setting a craft-led tone for the week ahead under the banner of the Recording Academy.

Grammy Week: 26 January 2026

The Grammys Partners Moves Beyond Sponsorship

The Recording Academy has announced its full slate of official partners for the 2026 Grammy Awards: Mastercard, IBM, Sony Corporation, Häagen-Dazs, PATRÓN Tequila, Redken, Hilton, United Airlines, City National Bank, Dove, Vaseline, Sharpie, PEOPLE, Frontera Wines, and SiriusXM. Together, the roster reflects a strategic shift from traditional sponsorship to integrated platforms shaping creator tools, fan experiences, and the future infrastructure of Music’s Biggest Night.

Grammy Week 2026 Time & Date Guide

2026 Grammy Live From The Red Carpet

Date: Sunday, 1 February 2026
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Time (US): 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET
South African Time (SAST): 1:00 a.m., Monday, 2 February 2026
Where to Watch: live.grammy.com; Recording Academy YouTube, TikTok and Facebook channels