The biggest night in music returns tonight with the annual Grammy Awards at at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, which is set to welcome stars including Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Olivia Dean.
This is the first year since 2018 where a British artist hasn’t been nominated for three of the biggest categories – Album, Record and Song of the Year – but two UK stars, Dean and Lola Young, are vying for Best New Artist.
Ahead of the awards show, which will feature performances from Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Addison Rae and Tyler, the Creator, fans will get to see their favourite artists arrive on the red carpet.
Later, comedian Trevor Noah is hosting proceedings as stars such as Harry Styles, Carole King, Jeff Goldblum and Charli XCX hand out some of the biggest prizes of the night.
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Grammys 2026 key points
- Who's nominated at the 2026 Grammys
- Who's hosting the Grammys this year?
- What performances are taking place at the Grammys tonight
- How can I watch the Grammys live and when does it start?
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17:36 , Roisin O'ConnorWho will, and should, win in the big four categories at the 2026 Grammys
16:46 , Roisin O'ConnorThere’s plenty of competition across all categories at Sunday’s Grammy Awards, proving just how high the calibre is this year. In the Big Four – Best New Artist, Record, Song, Album of the Year – Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny and Florida rapper Doechii are competing against pop queens Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish, while Olivia Dean is a favourite to scoop Best New Artist over fledgling pop star Addison Rae and her fellow Brit, Lola Young.
Here are my picks for who will (plus who should) win in the Big Four categories at the 2026 Grammys. You can find the full list of nominations here.
Who will, and should, win in the big four categories at the 2026 Grammys
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How to watch the 2026 Grammys
15:54 , Roisin O'ConnorEven if you’re not lucky enough to be attending the ceremony, you can tune in to the main show live on CBS from 8pm ET. Viewers in the US can also stream the Grammys via TV services including Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and FuboTV. Paramount+ premium subscribers will have live streaming access, while essential subscribers can watch on-demand the next day.
The premiere ceremony, preceding the main event, begins at 3.30pm ET at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, and can be streamed on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and live.GRAMMY.com.
Meanwhile, fans can watch the four-hour red carpet show with interviews and fashion footage via the Associated Press on YouTube and APNews.com
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What time are the Grammys?
14:54 , Roisin O'ConnorThe 2026 Grammy Awards take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday 1 February and will kick off at 8pm ET (1am GMT).
“I think we will see some history-making moments,” CEO Harvey Mason Jr told The Associated Press last month.
“With artists being nominated in categories they haven't been previously nominated in, and a new crop of talent coming through the system this year – I think we're going to see some really exciting results.”
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14:31 , Roisin O'ConnorWho will, and should, win in the big four categories at the 2026 Grammys
13:51 , Roisin O'ConnorThere’s plenty of competition across all categories at Sunday’s Grammy Awards, proving just how high the calibre is this year. In the Big Four – Best New Artist, Record, Song, Album of the Year – Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny and Florida rapper Doechii are competing against pop queens Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish, while Olivia Dean is a favourite to scoop Best New Artist over fledgling pop star Addison Rae and her fellow Brit, Lola Young.
Here are my picks for who will (plus who should) win in the Big Four categories at the 2026 Grammys. You can find the full list of nominations here.
Who will, and should, win in the big four categories at the 2026 Grammys
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Who's presenting awards at the Grammys ceremony?
11:47 , Roisin O'ConnorAmong the stars handing out awards are Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernandez, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah and Teyana Taylor.
Who's performing tonight?
10:47 , Roisin O'ConnorAs always, a number of the nominated artists will perform live in front of their peers and the live audience watching from home. Among those set to take to the stage are Justin Bieber – marking his first live performance in four years – Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Tyler, the Creator.
Current Best New Artist nominees Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR and The Marias will perform in a special segment. There’ll also be a special tribute to Ozzy Osbourne in the annual In Memoriam segment from Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan and Slash, while Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson will pay tribute to those recently lost in the annual In Memoriam tribute.
Who's hosting the Grammys this year?
09:46 , Roisin O'ConnorComedian Trevor Noah is set to host the prestigious awards for the sixth consecutive time, though it will be his last. Ben Winston, the Grammys' executive producer, lauded Noah's contribution in a statement: “I am beyond thrilled to welcome Trevor Noah back to host the Grammys for his sixth, and sadly, final time.
“He’s been the most phenomenal host of the show. He’s so smart, so funny, and such a true fan of the artists and music. His impact on the show has been truly spectacular, and we can’t wait to do it together one last time.”
Who's nominated for the 2026 Grammys?
08:46 , Roisin O'ConnorKendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominations with nine nods, including for Record, Song and Album of the Year. Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Canadian producer Cirkut follow with seven nominations apiece, while Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas and Serban Ghenea have six each.
Other major artists vying for the top prizes include Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Olivia Dean, Lola Young, Alex Warren, sombr and Tyler, the Creator.
This year also features a host of first-time nominees, including Tate McRae, Zara Larsson, PinkPantheress, JID, and even Timothée Chalamet.
Who's performing at the Grammys tonight
07:04 , Roisin O'ConnorAs always, a number of the nominated artists will perform live in front of their peers and the live audience watching from home. Among those set to take to the stage are Justin Bieber – marking his first live performance in four years – Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Tyler, the Creator.
Current Best New Artist nominees Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR and The Marias will perform in a special segment. There’ll also be a special tribute to Ozzy Osbourne in the annual In Memoriam segment from Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan and Slash, while Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson will pay tribute to those recently lost in the annual In Memoriam tribute.
Who's hosting the Grammys this year?
07:02 , Roisin O'ConnorComedian Trevor Noah is set to host the prestigious awards for the sixth consecutive time, though it will be his last. Ben Winston, the Grammys' executive producer, lauded Noah's contribution in a statement: “I am beyond thrilled to welcome Trevor Noah back to host the Grammys for his sixth, and sadly, final time.
“He’s been the most phenomenal host of the show. He’s so smart, so funny, and such a true fan of the artists and music. His impact on the show has been truly spectacular, and we can’t wait to do it together one last time.”
Who's nominated at the 2026 Grammys
07:00 , Roisin O'ConnorThe nominations have been unveiled for the 2026 Grammy Awards, with Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Doechii, Lady Gaga and Sabrina Carpenter leading the nominees.
On Friday, a star-studded selection of artists, including Chappell Roan, Lizzo, Mumford and Sons and Carpenter herself announced the nominations for categories including Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist.
The top awards, Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year, saw the typical crossover, with Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar among the stars who will be competing in all three categories.
Meanwhile, British breakthrough singers Olivia Dean and Lola Young were both nominated for Best New Artist. Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny again made Grammys history with his second Album of the Year nomination, this time for Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
He first made history in 2022 when his album Un Verano Sin Ti became the first Spanish-language album to receive the nod. It marks the latest triumph in the artist’s career, as he also prepares to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
Jack Antonoff also makes Grammy history as the first ever producer/songwriter to earn nominations in all three major categories with two different artists in the same year.
Antonoff’s production and songwriting on Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend and Kendrick Lamar’s GNX earned him a significant sweep of nominations, solidifying his reputation as one of the most in-demand producers of his generation.
Find the full list of Grammy 2026 nominees here:
How can I watch the ceremony
06:45 , Roisin O'ConnorEven if you’re not lucky enough to be attending the ceremony, you can tune in to the main show live on CBS from 8pm ET (1am GMT). Viewers in the US can also stream the Grammys via TV services including Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and FuboTV. Paramount+ premium subscribers will have live streaming access, while essential subscribers can watch on-demand the next day.
The premiere ceremony, preceding the main event, begins at 3.30pm ET (8.30pm GMT) at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, and can be streamed on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and live.GRAMMY.com.
Meanwhile, fans can watch the four-hour red carpet show with interviews and fashion footage via the Associated Press on YouTube.
When are the Grammy Awards?
06:45 , Roisin O'ConnorThe 2026 Grammy Awards take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday 1 February and will kick off at 8pm ET (1am GMT).
“I think we will see some history-making moments,” CEO Harvey Mason Jr told The Associated Press last month.
“With artists being nominated in categories they haven't been previously nominated in, and a new crop of talent coming through the system this year – I think we're going to see some really exciting results.”
