Once the last trophy was handed out at the 2026 Grammys yesterday, everyone did what any self-respecting musician would do: got changed, jumped in a car, and went hunting for a wristband.
Everyone who was someone managed to snag a coveted invite to one of the many Grammys afterparties where the celebs mixed, mingled and danced the night away and the pics are to DIE for.
Here’s everything that went down at this year’s Grammys afterparties.
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group’s official afterparty at Nya West was basically the main stage once the broadcast ended. The studio was transformed into a California desert-at-sunset situation, with giant cacti, dried botanicals, rental shrubbery and a smoky, hand‑painted mirror installation made from scratched acrylic that designers Organised Matter rescued from the “this will never decompose” pile, per Elle.
UMG chief impact officer Susan Mazo said they wanted it to feel both “thoughtful and comfortable” while still being clubby, leaning on local vendors, repurposed production sets as room dividers, and even old radiators and copper tubing reimagined as table pieces and lighting. The whole thing was also fully meatless, with guests grabbing smash veggie burgers, zucchini fries, vegan pizza and charred green beans between gossip breaks.
Around 12:30am, EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami of HUNTR/X rolled in, still on a high after “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters became the first K‑pop song to win a Grammy, taking out Best Song for Visual Media. Audrey and Rei pretty much bee‑lined to the dance floor, spinning to Janet Jackson’s “Together Again” before regrouping with EJAE for photos and a barrage of congratulations.
“I’m so proud that we won,” EJAE told Vogue. “Today is about celebrating music that unites all cultures, and we need that right now. It’s a great honour!” I like to imagine the quote being yelled over a too‑loud DJ.
British newcomer Lola Young turned up with a friend, still processing her Best Pop Solo Performance win for “Messy”. She reportedly danced through a hip‑hop-heavy DJ set, then spent time chatting with Shania Twain, who at one point literally grabbed Lola’s face with proud‑aunt energy while they posed for cameras. Lola summed it up very simply: “Tonight is the best night of my life.”
KATSEYE’s six members — Sophia, Manon, Daniela, Lara, Megan and Yoonchae — also hit Nya West, swapping their matching Ludovic de Saint Sernin red‑carpet looks for colourful, club‑friendly outfits. They might have missed out on their categories earlier in the night, but they served at the afterparty.
The rest of the guest list read like a who’s‑who of your algorithm: Paris Jackson, Suki Waterhouse, Coco Jones, J Balvin, Martha Stewart (random lol) and more floated between the bar and those massive cacti installations. UMG boss Sir Lucian Grainge was spotted tucked away in a private area with executive VP Michele Anthony, quietly watching the chaos he’d helped unleash. By 1am, the party was still going, with zero sign that anyone was ready to call it a night.
Sharon Osbourne and her kids Kelly and Jack also made it to UMG’s afterparty, showing up after what had already been a heavy evening. Earlier during the main show, they were seen tearing up as Post Malone, Slash and others led a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne during the “In Memoriam” segment.
They apparently blended into the crowd a little more, chatting with guests and taking photos at the party and people seemed to give them space while still coming over to pay their respects.
Bar Marmont
Across town, Bar Marmont was hosting another hot ticket: the W Magazine, Charli xcx and Saint Laurent afterparty. The crowd here was essentially my dream blunt rotation, with Olivia Rodrigo, Tate McRae, Demi Lovato and others cramming into photos with all the pop diva Avengers.
Producer Benny Blanco dropped in for the bash, keeping it casual while sliding into what was essentially a Venn diagram of his personal and professional life. Selena Gomez, though, was notably not there or at any Grammys afterparty. Instead, she shared photos on her IG Stories from a Rare Beauty x Ulta Beauty launch event that she hosted the night before.
Blanco found himself partying alongside Rosé, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Bieber, Gomez’s ex. It sounds like a fan‑fiction setup, but sources and photos framed it as just another packed industry party rather than any kind of messy crossover moment.
Hailey Bieber stepped out of her ceremony gown and into a white mini dress, Teyana Taylor layered a sheer trench over her look and Paris Hilton tore up the dance floor in an all black number.
Heated Rivalry co‑stars Connor Storrie and François Arnaud continued their worldwide domination in Saint Laurent. The pair have been rumoured to be dating and this appearance did wonders for the fan fic community.
Storrie stayed committed to his mustard palette in a sleeveless top that looked practically painted on, teamed with a grey plaid suit. Arnaud went for a cropped black leather jacket over a sheer black button‑up, left unbuttoned enough to give a plunging neckline, plus black trousers and shoes. Together, they had exactly the energy of two men who know the internet is watching and are fine with that.
Jam for Janie
Not everyone piled into nightclubs straight after the telecast. Steven Tyler’s 7th Annual Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party at the Hollywood Palladium doubled as both a watch party and an afterparty in one long, fundraising stretch. The event supports Janie’s Fund, which raises money and awareness for girls who’ve survived abuse and neglect, and finishes the night with live performances and a DJ set.
Melissa Joan Hart hosted this year’s bash, with performers including Chris Robinson, Robin Zander, Marcus King, Belinda Carlisle, Nuno Bettencourt and Matt Sorum. On the carpet and inside, Tyler was seen welcoming guests, posing with Hart and rockstars like Zander, Billy Corgan, Sorum and Robinson before the party slid from “formal fundraiser” into “people kicking off their shoes near the speakers”.
Carmen Electra turned up in a black gown with a very cheeky cut, while Flavor Flav leaned fully into being the unofficial mascot of the night, mugging for cameras and showing off every angle he could get away with.
And that’s the Grammys done. Until next year!
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