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Key Points
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards will air at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 11.
Comedian Trevor Noah returns to host the ceremony for the sixth and final time.
Darren Criss will host a pre-show event featuring performances from Zara Larsson and Spiritbox, among others.
The2026 Grammy Awardsare just around the corner, promising to bring together music's biggest stars for a night of show-stopping performances.
This year's ceremony hasTrevor Noahreturning to host for the sixth and final time, and we imagine he'll make his last time commandeering the Grammys stage one to remember.
Here's everything you need to know about this year's Grammys, including how to watch, who's performing, the top nominees, and more.
When are the 2026 Grammys?
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
How can I watch the 2026 Grammys?
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The 2026 Grammys will air live on CBS on Sunday, Feb. 1, starting at 8 p.m. ET. Paramount+ Premium subscribers can stream the ceremony live via their local CBS affiliate.
Paramount+ Essential users won't be able to stream the Grammys live, but the show will be available on demand to U.S. viewers starting the next day.
Is there a Grammys pre-show premiere ceremony?
Ahead of the official Grammys ceremony, a pre-show premiere event will kick off on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET. Several awards will be handed out during the show, which fans can stream live via live.Grammy.com and the Recording Academy'sYouTube channel.
First-time nominee Darren Criss (Best Musical Theater Album,Maybe Happy Ending) will host the ceremony and perform alongside his costar Helen J. Shen.
Other performers include nominees Zara Larsson, Spiritbox, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard. The event will also open with an ensemble performance by fellow nominees Grace Potter, Israel Houghton, Lila Iké, Maggie Rose, and Trombone Shorty.
Who's hosting the 2026 Grammys?
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Comedian Trevor Noah will return to host the Grammys for a sixth and final time. Ben Winston, the award show's executive producer,recently admittedthat it took a bit of convincing to bring Noah back.
"After last year's show, he respectfully said, 'Look, I've done a great five years, it's time to hand the microphone off to somebody else and move on,'" Winston said at a January press conference.
When a search for a suitable replacement proved fruitless, Winston sent a video to the formerDaily Showhost urging him to host one last time.
"I was literally, I was on my knees in this video, and I said, 'Please look at this incredible lineup that we've got on the show — the only thing that's missing is you,'" Winston said. "'Come back and do one final year, it's the last year on CBS, let's make it your last year too.'"
Obviously, Noah agreed.
Winston described Noah as a true "music fan," adding that the comedian approaches the show "as excited to be in the middle of that room as we all are to watch it, and I think that's what makes him the perfect host."
Who's performing at the 2026 Grammys?
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The lineup of performers includes a mix of past Grammy winners, first-time nominees, and this year's Best New Artist contenders. Current nominees slated to perform include Lady Gaga,Sabrina Carpenter, Pharrell Williams, Justin Bieber, and Clipse.
The eight Best New Artist nominees — Addison Rae, Alex Warren, Katseye, Leon Thomas,Lola Young, Olivia Dean, Sombr, and The Marías — will share the stage together for a special performance.
The show will also feature tributes during the annual In Memoriam segment, with performances by Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, Lukas Nelson, Lauryn Hill, Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, and Slash.
Who's nominated at the 2026 Grammys?
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Kendrick Lamartops the 2026 Grammys with nine nominations, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. Other top contenders include Lady Gaga with seven nods, followed by Sabrina Carpenter, Leon Thomas, and Bad Bunny with six each.
Bad Bunny also made history as the first Spanish-language artist nominated for Album, Record, and Song of the Year in the same year.
The 2026 Grammys will also introduce two new categories.
For the first time, album art will be recognized with the inaugural Best Album Cover award. The nominees include:
Chromakopia (Tyler, the Creator)
Debí Tirar Más Fotos (Bad Bunny)
The Crux (Djo)
Glory (Perfume Genius)
Moisturizer (Wet Leg)
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Also new this year is the Best Traditional Country Album category, with nominees including:
Dollar a Day (Charley Crockett)
American Romance (Lukas Nelson)
Oh What a Beautiful World (Willie Nelson)
Hard Headed Woman (Margo Price)
Ain't in It for My Health (Zach Top)
Check out thefull list of this year's Grammy nominations.
Where can I watch the 2026 Grammys red carpet?
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E! is covering the Grammys red carpet with two specials:E! Countdown to the Red CarpetandE! Live from the Red Carpet.
Countdown to the Red Carpetstarts at 4 p.m. ET, followed byE! Live from the Red Carpetat 6 p.m. ET.
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