Pharrell Williams, Brandy & Kirk Franklin To Be Honored At Recording Academy Honors During GRAMMY Week 2026
The 2026 GRAMMYS take place Sunday, Feb. 1, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, broadcasting live on the CBS Television Network and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+. Watch highlights and exclusive GRAMMYS content from the 2026 GRAMMYS all year long on live.GRAMMY.com.
The 2026 GRAMMYS are returning to Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 1, and will deliver another standout night celebrating the year’s best in music. With GRAMMY season already in full swing, the Recording Academy, the organization behind the annual GRAMMY Awards, is preparing for another historic night that will see dynamic performances, new GRAMMY Categories, and can’t-miss GRAMMY moments.
Ahead of Music’s Biggest Night, here’s everything you need to know about how, where, and when to watch the 2026 GRAMMYS, including key viewing and streaming details.
When Are The 2026 GRAMMYS?
Taking place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the 2026 GRAMMYS will air live on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 8-11:30 p.m. ET/5-8:30 p.m. PT.
How Can I Watch The 2026 GRAMMYS?
The 2026 GRAMMYS will broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and stream on Paramount+.
Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.
For an immersive GRAMMYs experience, visit live.GRAMMY.com. Offering a digital backstage pass to the 2026 GRAMMYS, the site provides music fans with behind-the-scenes, multi-camera access to Music’s Biggest Night, including:
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Exclusive videos, including full GRAMMY performances, acceptance speeches, and backstage interviews
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Live coverage of the GRAMMY Awards in real-time
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The “GRAMMY Live From The Red Carpet” online special
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The full GRAMMYs Premiere Ceremony livestream
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Backstage moments, red carpet highlights, GRAMMY fashion moments, and other special content
Who Are The Performers At The 2026 GRAMMYS?
The performers for the 2026 GRAMMYS have not yet been announced.
Who Is Nominated At The 2026 GRAMMYS?
The nominees for the 2026 GRAMMYS were announced on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Read the full list of 2026 GRAMMY nominations.
Who Is Hosting The 2026 GRAMMYS?
The host for the 2026 GRAMMYS will be announced in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more.
Notable figures such as Trevor Noah, James Corden, Alicia Keys, Andy Williams, and many others have hosted the GRAMMYS over the years.
When Is The 2026 GRAMMYS Premiere Ceremony?
Prior to the telecast, the 2026 GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET and will be streamed live on live.GRAMMY.com and the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel.
Taking place hours before the 2026 GRAMMYS telecast, the Premiere Ceremony is where the majority of the GRAMMY Awards are awarded. With an opening number, dynamic performances, and renowned presenters still to be announced, the 2026 GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony delivers the full GRAMMYS experience before the telecast begins.
How Can I Watch 2026 GRAMMYS Red Carpet Interviews?
Get ready for Music’s Biggest Night by tuning in to “GRAMMY Live From The Red Carpet,” our live red carpet special featuring exclusive interviews and standout fashion moments on the 2026 GRAMMYS red carpet.
Featuring exclusive interviews and first-look fashion moments from 2026 GRAMMY nominees and your favorite artists, “GRAMMY Live From The Red Carpet” will air live on Sunday, Feb. 1, ahead of the 2026 GRAMMYS telecast. The airtime will be announced at a later date. The “GRAMMY Live From The Red Carpet” special will be available to watch in full and on-demand online shortly after.
What’s New At The 2026 GRAMMYS?
The 2026 GRAMMYS will introduce several updates designed to strengthen the annual GRAMMY Awards process and broaden representation across the music community, including the addition of two new GRAMMY Categories: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover.
These expansive, game-changing updates — proposed and submitted by Recording Academy members, approved by the Academy’s Award & Nominations Committee, and ultimately ratified by our Board of Trustees — reflect the Recording Academy’s ongoing commitment to evolving with the ever-changing musical landscape.
“Each year during our Awards & Nominations review, our focus is on refining our rules, uncovering anything that is no longer working, and ensuring we are celebrating our creative community in the most meaningful way,” Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. told GRAMMY.com in an exclusive interview. “I’m thrilled that many of this year’s changes, including new Category additions and expanded recognition of more crafts … allow us to honor even more creators. That’s always a positive outcome for me. But even more importantly, these are much-needed updates that ensure those who are making significant contributions to the musical process are properly recognized and have the opportunity to be celebrated on Music’s Biggest Night.”
See the full list of updates set to debut at the 2026 GRAMMYs below.
GRAMMY Award Field & Category Updates
General Field
Eligibility for Best New Artist has been expanded to include artists who have been previously nominated in Album Of The Year, but whose contributions fell below the current 20 percent playing time threshold. This update allows acts who were credited as featured artists on projects that were GRAMMY nominated for Album Of The Year in a previous awards cycle to be eligible for Best New Artist consideration.
Country Field
The existing Best Country Album Category has been renamed Best Contemporary Country Album, and a new Category, Best Traditional Country Album, has been added.
Classical Field
In Classical Categories, composers and lyricists/librettists are now eligible for GRAMMY recognition alongside all other key creative personnel including artists, producers, and engineers on winning albums.
Packaging Field
The existing Best Recording Package and Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package Categories have been combined into one single Category: Best Recording Package. A new Category, Best Album Cover, has also been added.
The physical product eligibility requirement for Best Recording Package, Best Album Notes, and Best Historical Album has also been expanded to be more representative of today’s marketplace. This change ensures that physical album packages sold directly to fans through an artist’s or label’s website are eligible for GRAMMY consideration.
Additionally, the Craft Committee serving in this field is transitioning from a regional to a national model.
Category Definition, Eligibility, & Criteria Updates
Minor updates to definitions, eligibility and criteria across multiple fields and awards have been reviewed and revised to be more expansive and inclusive. A full list of those changes can be found on page six of the rulebook.
What Are The Key Dates For The 2026 GRAMMYS?
Key dates for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards season are as follows:
2026 GRAMMYs Key Dates
Aug. 31, 2024 – Aug. 30, 2025
Product Eligibility Period
July 7, 2025 – Aug. 22, 2025
Media Company Registration Period
Media companies must apply for registration with the Recording Academy to submit recordings.
July 16, 2025 – Aug. 29, 2025
Online Entry Period
All eligible recordings must be entered prior to the close of the Online Entry Period, regardless of the public release date.
Oct. 3, 2025 – Oct. 15, 2025
First Round Voting
First Round Voting determines all the GRAMMY nominees for each GRAMMY Awards year.
Nov. 7, 2025
Nominees Announced for the 2026 GRAMMYs
Announcing the official nominees list for the 2026 GRAMMYs.
Dec. 12, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026
Final Round Voting
Determines the GRAMMY winners across all Categories revealed on GRAMMY night
Feb. 1, 2026
2026 GRAMMY Awards
Music’s Biggest Night, recognizing excellence in the recording arts and sciences.
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