Music culture moments do not get bigger than the Grammy Awards and the 68th Annual Grammys are officially landing on Sunday, February 1, 2026 live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This year promises to be a blend of star power, breakthrough performances, streaming access, fan culture clout, and historical moments you will want to flex about with your crew.

The Grammys broadcast kicks off at 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific on CBS, and if you stream like most of us do these days, Paramount+ has your back so you can watch live or on demand with the right plan. Pre-show vibes, including red carpet highlights and backstage exclusives, start earlier on Grammy social platforms and TLC staples like the E! pre-show.

This year’s nominee list reads like a pop culture buffet. Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with the most nominations, backing his prolific year with nods across major categories like Album, Record, and Song of the Year. Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and rising stars Sabrina Carpenter and Leon Thomas are fighting for bragging rights too.

Performances are the part we live for and 2026 serves up a playlist of moments that will live in gif form forever. Lady Gaga is confirmed to bring theatrical power, Tyler, The Creator will blend artistry and unpredictability, and Rosé is set to make history as the first solo K-pop artist to take the Grammy stage. All eight Best New Artist nominees including Addison Rae, Olivia Dean, and katseye will also get their moment in the spotlight.

Trevor Noah returns to host for the final time, adding wit and cultural commentary between major award presentations. This amplifies a show that is equal parts music celebration and major media event.

Lock in your watch plan, cue the hype threads, and let the music awards season begin.