Star-studded lineup revealed: Who is performing at the 2026 Grammys awards ceremony?

The 2026 Grammy Awards take place Sunday, February 1, celebrating the year’s biggest achievements in music. The Recording Academy will honor artists across categories like Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best New Artist, and genres ranging from pop and rock to R&B, rap, jazz, gospel, Latin music, and more.

This year, the Grammys are introducing new categories to “strengthen the annual awards process and expand representation in the music community,” including Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover.

Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations

For the 68th edition of the Grammys, Kendrick Lamar is the most nominated artist with nine nods. He is followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut, each with seven nominations. Sabrina Carpenter, Leon Thomas, and mixing engineer Serban Ghenea each earned six nominations.

Who’s performing at the 2026 Grammys

The main ceremony promises big musical moments in addition to the awards. Sabrina Carpenter was the first performer confirmed, and the lineup has since grown. A special segment will feature all eight nominees for Best New Artist: Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías.

Tributes will also be a highlight. Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, and Lukas Nelson will honor recently deceased music icons, while Lauryn Hill will perform in tribute to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack. Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, and lash will pay a special tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.

Other performers include Clipse, Pharrell Williams, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, and Olivia Dean.

How to watch the 2026 Grammys

The live broadcast airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+ starting at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT. As in previous years, most awards are handed out during a pre-telecast event, which can be followed on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and website. Trevor Noah returns as host.

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