Awards szn is in full swing, which means music’s biggest night is finally here! And this year, Kendrick Lamar (who was the biggest winner at last year’s show, taking home an impressive five golden gramophones) is once again leading the pack. The rapper is going into the 2026 Grammy Awards with nine nods—a trio of them being for the biggest honors of the night: Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year.
Right behind the singer is Lady Gaga with seven nods, and then Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas, and Sabrina Carpenter, who have each earned six.
Can’t wait to see how the night shakes out? Same! Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Grammys, including how to tune in, who else is nominated, who is hosting, and the slate of performers announced. Let’s get into it!
When are the 2026 Grammys?
This year, the Grammys will air from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. ET on February 1, 2026 (aka tonight!!). That said, that time slot *doesn’t* include the earlier red carpet arrivals, which we will fully keep you updated on throughout the night.
How to watch the 2026 Grammys for free
Now, let’s get to the good part. The Grammys are hosted by CBS, so if you’ve got cable (read: still mooching off your parents’ cable login), you’re good to go!
Otherwise, the show will be streaming on Paramount+ Premium. You can sign up for a 7-day free trial, but the key here is the premium add-on, because, according to the Grammys, “Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.” And who could live with that kind of FOMO? Certainly not me!
Watch the 2026 Grammys With a Free Paramount+ Premium Trial
Another option for your viewing pleasure is Live.Grammy.com, which will provide a multiscreen livestream both during and after the broadcast, along with exclusive articles, performances, interviews, and more!
What’s the red carpet pre-show vibe?
FYI, there will be a few outlets you can turn to for a dose of pre-show fashion content, including E!’s Countdown to the Red Carpet, which is set to begin at 4 p.m. ET and the Grammys’ own Live From the Red Carpet at 6 p.m. ET (you can tune in to the latter right on over this way).
Who is hosting the 2026 Grammys?
The host of this year’s Grammys is none other than *drumroll, pls* Trevor Noah! Yep, the comedian was selected to host the show for the sixth year in a row following his emcee debut at the Los Angeles outdoor ceremony in 2021. Tbh, he’s never let us down on his hosting duties before, so something tells us we’re in for a fun night.
Who will be performing at the ceremony?
Some of the famous faces we’re guaranteed to see onstage? Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Addison Rae, and KATSEYE, just to name a few.
If you wanna see a full breakdown of all the performers, check it out below:
