Grammys 2026 Returns to Los Angeles with Historic Ceremony
The 68th annual Grammy Awards are set for a spectacular return to Los Angeles on 1 February 2026, with the Crypto.com Arena preparing to host what organisers promise will be an evening of "history-making moments." This year's ceremony marks a significant return to traditional format following last year's event, which was adapted to support relief efforts for devastating wildfires across the Los Angeles area.
How to Watch the 2026 Grammy Awards
For viewers across the United Kingdom and beyond, the main Grammy ceremony will air live on CBS from 8 p.m. Eastern Time (1 a.m. GMT on 2 February). Multiple streaming options are available for international audiences, including live TV streaming services that carry CBS such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV.
Paramount+ premium subscribers will enjoy live streaming access, while essential subscribers can watch the ceremony on-demand the following day. The premiere ceremony, which precedes the main event, begins at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time (8:30 p.m. GMT) at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles and will be streamed live on the Recording Academy's official YouTube channel and live.GRAMMY.com.
Red Carpet Coverage Details
The Associated Press will provide comprehensive red carpet coverage with a four-hour live stream featuring exclusive interviews and fashion footage. This special programme will be available on YouTube and APNews.com, giving viewers unprecedented access to celebrity arrivals and style moments before the main ceremony begins.
Trevor Noah's Final Grammy Hosting Appearance
Comedian and television personality Trevor Noah is set to host the prestigious awards for the sixth consecutive year, though this will mark his final appearance in this role. Ben Winston, the Grammys' executive producer, expressed both excitement and sadness about Noah's departure in an official statement.
"I am beyond thrilled to welcome Trevor Noah back to host the Grammys for his sixth, and sadly, final time," Winston said. "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."
Noah joins an elite group of hosts, with only musical artists Andy Williams (seven shows) and John Denver (six shows) having hosted more Grammy telecasts. Interestingly, Noah is also nominated this year in the audiobook, narration, and storytelling recording category for his children's story, Into The Uncut Grass.
Harvey Mason Jr., CEO and President of the Recording Academy, praised Noah's unique contributions: "Every person at some point in their career decides they want to do something else. And we're so appreciative of the years that we got from Trevor. He's really helped define the show and make the show what it's become over the last six years."
Complete 2026 Grammy Nominations Breakdown
Kendrick Lamar leads this year's nominations with an impressive nine nods, including recognition in the prestigious record, song, and album of the year categories. This marks his third occasion receiving simultaneous nominations in these major categories, cementing his status as one of contemporary music's most celebrated artists.
Lamar's additional nominations span pop duo/group performance, melodic rap performance, rap song, and rap album categories, alongside two nominations in the rap performance category. Following closely behind are Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Canadian record producer/songwriter Cirkut, each with seven nominations.
Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas, and Serban Ghenea have secured six nominations apiece, while Andrew Watt, Clipse, Doechii, Sounwave, SZA, Turnstile, and Tyler, the Creator each received five nominations.
Best New Artist and First-Time Nominees
The best new artist category features an exciting mix of emerging talent, with Leon Thomas, global girl group Katseye, Olivia Dean, The Marías, Addison Rae, sombr, Alex Warren, and Lola Young competing for the coveted prize. This year's ceremony also welcomes numerous first-time nominees, including Tate McRae, Zara Larsson, PinkPantheress, JID, and even actor Timothée Chalamet.
Harvey Mason Jr. expressed particular excitement about this year's nominations, telling The Associated Press: "I think we will see some history-making moments. 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."
The 2026 Grammy Awards promise to deliver an unforgettable evening celebrating musical excellence, with Trevor Noah's final hosting appearance adding emotional significance to what organisers anticipate will be a landmark event in music awards history.
