Bruno Mars has been added to the performers' lineup for the 2026 Grammy Awards, joining artists like Lady Gaga and Rosé. His collaboration 'Apt.' with Blackpink's Rosé is nominated for multiple awards. The ceremony is set for February 1 in Los Angeles.
Bruno Mars will take the stage at the 2026 Grammy Awards, adding to an already star-studded roster of performers. The announcement comes as Mars prepares for a busy year, including the release of his fourth studio album, The Romantic, on February 27—his first in a decade—and an accompanying world tour.
The 2026 Grammys, scheduled for Sunday, February 1, at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena, will feature performances by Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, the Creator, Clipse with Pharrell Williams, Reba McEntire, all Best New Artist nominees, and Lauryn Hill, who will pay tribute to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack. Rosé, Mars' duet partner on the track “Apt.,” is also performing, though it remains unclear if they will share the stage. “Apt.” is nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
This follows a notable moment from the 2025 Grammys, where Mars and Lady Gaga performed a cover of the Mamas & the Papas' “California Dreamin’” as a tribute to California wildfire victims. The event will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
Beyond the Grammys, Mars has been named the 2026 Record Store Day ambassador. In a video from Las Vegas' Moondog Records, he shared: “You get the chance to immerse yourself, surround yourself with music... I love being able to physically be surrounded by music. Not just staring at your phone... but to actually see all of this beautiful art around you. It inspires me.” On April 18, Record Store Day, he will release The Collaborations, featuring tracks like “Uptown Funk” with Mark Ronson, “Die With A Smile” with Lady Gaga, and “Apt.” with Rosé. Prior to the album drop, Mars is partnering with over 200 U.S. record stores for listening parties on February 25.
Record Store Day co-founder Michael Kurtz praised the choice: “We’re thrilled to have Bruno Mars as our 2026 Ambassador... Bruno has done a similar thing throughout his life and career, working across different genres.”
