The 68th annual Grammy Awards took place on February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth consecutive year. Kendrick Lamar led nominations with nine nods for his album 'GNX,' followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut with seven each. Performers included Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Clipse, with a medley from Best New Artist nominees.
The 2026 Grammy Awards, marking the 68th edition, occurred on February 1 at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena. Comedian Trevor Noah hosted for the sixth straight time, overseeing a night celebrating music from the eligibility period of August 31, 2024, to August 30, 2025. Kendrick Lamar topped the nominations with nine, driven by his November 2024 album 'GNX,' putting him in contention for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. Lady Gaga, producer Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut each received seven nominations, while Sabrina Carpenter, Leon Thomas, Serban Ghenea, and Bad Bunny garnered six apiece. Other major category contenders included Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Tyler, The Creator.
The event featured performances by Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Clipse. A medley highlighted Best New Artist nominees: Addison Rae, KATSEYE, Alex Warren, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, and sombr. Tributes included Lauryn Hill honoring D’Angelo and Roberta Flack, alongside Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, and Lukas Nelson in the In Memoriam segment.
The Premiere Ceremony, hosted by Darren Criss at the Peacock Theater, began at 3:30 p.m. EST, streaming live on live.GRAMMY.com and the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel. It awarded most of the 96 categories, with performers like Helen J Shen, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and Zara Larsson, and presenters including Jimmy Jam.
Red carpet arrivals showcased stars such as Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, FKA twigs, Billie Eilish, Katseye, Wet Leg, Turnstile, Haim, Blackpink’s Rosé, HUNTR/X, Bon Iver, and Dijon. Alex Warren discussed his upcoming music and tour with Billboard’s Tetris Kelly and Leila Cobo, while The Marías described their Best New Artist nomination as "surreal & special."
Viewers in the US watched the main ceremony at 8 p.m. EST on CBS or streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime. In the UK, no live broadcast was available, but clips appeared on official social media, and the Premiere Ceremony streamed free on YouTube. Red carpet coverage started at 6 p.m. EST on E! and YouTube.
