Grammys 2026: The 68th Grammy Awards 2026 are nearly here and the buzz is high for the music industry’s biggest night. From honouring indie artists to viral TikTok hits, the Grammys 2026 are going to be an eventful evening. One of the most prestigious awards for music, the Grammys have always had a global impact on the audience, music-makers, and pop culture.
From dazzling red-carpet looks to the shining gold gramophone, all the biggest names from the industry will be there. From Beyonce to Sabrina Carpenter, and from Kanye to Justin Bieber, the Grammys 2026 will also feature some power-packed performances from Zara Larsson, Spiritbox and Tasha Cobbs Leonard. The Recording Academy will honour the best, the brightest, and the boldest music legends from across the world.
Grammys 2026: When, where, and how to watch in India
The 68th Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony will take place on Sunday, February 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles (local time). It will stream live on CBS from 8 PM to 11:30 PM ET.
For fans in India, they can watch the Grammy Awards 2026 on Monday, February 2, at 6:30 AM IST. It will stream live on the YouTube channel of the Recording Academy and on live.GRAMMY.com. To watch the red carpet, first looks, and exclusive interviews, fans in India can watch on the ‘Good Morning America’ Instagram handle.
Hosted by Trevor Noah, for one final time, the Grammys 2026 will also stream on Jiostar in India on February 2, starting 6:30 AM IST.
68th Grammy Awards: Nominations, performances, and hosts
You can find the full list of Grammy 2026 nominations here.
Women in K-pop have shown a significant impact on the Grammy 2026 nominations. From ‘Golden’ from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to BLACKPINK singer Rose’s ‘APT’, no K-pop singer has ever been awarded a Grammy before. If they do take it home, it will be a historic feat for the K-pop music industry.
Two new categories have been added this year – best traditional country album and best album cover. The nominees for these debut categories include Dollar A Day” by Charley Crockett, “American Romance” by Lukas Nelson, “Oh What A Beautiful World” by Willie Nelson, “Hard Headed Woman” by Margo Price and “Ain’t In It For My Health” by Zach Top.
For best album cover, Tyler, The Creator’s “Chromakopia,” Djo’s “The Crux,” Bad Bunny’s “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” Perfume Genius’ “Glory” and Wet Leg’s “moisturizer”, have all been nominated. Several reports also hint at performances from Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Pharell Williams.