Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber take the stage tonight at Music’s Biggest Night. The 68th Grammy Awards kicks off Sunday, February 1 at 8 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Expect a star-studded lineup with over 25 confirmed performers.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Main Performers: Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber headline tonight’s ceremony
- Broadcast Details: Live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET and Paramount+ streaming worldwide
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles hosts the historic event
- Top Contender: Kendrick Lamar leads with 9 nominations, Sabrina Carpenter has 6
What to Expect From Tonight’s Star-Studded Performance Lineup
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Lady Gaga returns to the Grammy stage after her historic performance last year. She brings multiple nominations and her signature powerhouse vocals tonight. Bruno Mars arrives with three Grammy nominations including Record of the Year for his collaboration “APT.”
Justin Bieber marks his first Grammy performance in 4 years, making his return highly anticipated. The Canadian pop superstar joins rising star Sabrina Carpenter, who earned six Grammy nominations for her album “Man’s Best Friend.”
The Complete Performer Roster Taking The Stage Tonight
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Beyond the headliners, ROSÉ from Blackpink will deliver her solo performance. Tyler, The Creator brings hip-hop credibility to the show. Clipse featuring Pharrell Williams reunites for an unforgettable performance.
The ceremony also features Addison Rae, Alex Warren, Brandy Clark, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Olivia Dean, Post Malone, Reba McEntire, and Slash on the roster. All 8 Best New Artist nominees will perform in a special segment tonight.
Venue, Timing, and How to Watch Music’s Biggest Night
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards airs live from Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. The ceremony starts at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on the CBS Television Network. Viewers can stream live on Paramount+ worldwide.
| Detail | Information |
| Date | Sunday, February 1, 2026 |
| Start Time | 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| Host | Trevor Noah (sixth year, final time) |
“Previously announced performers include Addison Rae, Alex Warren, Andrew Watt, Brandy Clark, Chad Smith, Clipse, Duff McKagan, Justin Bieber, KATSEYE, Lady Gaga, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Lukas Nelson, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Olivia Dean, Pharrell Williams, Post Malone, Reba McEntire, ROSÉ, Sabrina Carpenter, Slash, SOMBR, The Marías, and Tyler, The Creator.”
— Recording Academy, Official Grammy.com Announcement
Who’s Leading the Nominations Race for Tonight’s Awards Ceremony
Kendrick Lamar dominates with an impressive 9 nominations heading into tonight’s ceremony. He competes for Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, and Bad Bunny also lead the pack with multiple nominations.
Justin Bieber, ROSÉ, Clipse, and Leon Thomas all compete in major categories tonight. The ceremony features 95 Grammy Award categories in total, making it music’s most prestigious and comprehensive awards show.
Will Tonight’s Performances Set New Grammy Records or Break Lasting Streaks?
Several artists aim for career-defining moments on stage tonight. Bruno Mars could tie Lady Gaga’s record for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance wins. Reba McEntire brings decades of country music excellence.
The Premiere Ceremony kicks off earlier at 12:30 p.m. PT from Peacock Theater, streaming on Grammy.com for fans watching from home. Tonight promises unforgettable performances from music’s biggest names.
Sources
- Grammy.com: Official Recording Academy performers and nominees announcements
- NBC News: Complete coverage of 68th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony details
- Forbes Entertainment: Analysis of performer lineup and tonight’s expectations
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