Unveiling the 2026 Grammy Awards: Notable Nominations and How to Watch

Mon Feb 02 2026 05:44:04 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Get ready for the 2026 Grammy Awards night, known as 'music's biggest night'. Discover the lineup of big-name nominees and learn how to catch the ceremony live.

The 2026 Grammy Awards are set to celebrate musical talent with Kendrick Lamar leading the nominations. With significant performances planned and political themes likely to be addressed, this year's ceremony is shaping up to be memorable. Catch it live on various platforms including CBS.

Unveiling the 2026 Grammy Awards: Notable Nominations and How to Watch

At the ripe old age of 67, the Grammy Awards are still considered music's biggest night. This year's ceremony takes place in LA on Sunday, with a host of stars expected to attend, including Harry Styles and Chaka Khan.

Kendrick Lamar tops the nominations with nine nods, primarily for his sixth album, GNX. He was the main winner at last year's ceremony, capturing both record and song of the year for his impactful track, Not Like Us. Lady Gaga follows with seven nominations, while artists like Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Leon Thomas each have six nominations.

There are a total of 95 awards to be handed out across the event's eight hour duration. In addition to major categories, the awards will also recognize achievements such as best album artwork and the best ambient, new age or chant album.

How to Watch

The ceremony is divided into two parts, starting with an initial 80 awards at 12:30 PM in Los Angeles (20:30 in London) on Sunday. Fans can catch all the action on the Recording Academy's YouTube channel and live.grammy.com for red carpet coverage starting at 3:00 PM in Los Angeles (23:00 in the UK).

The main show begins at 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (01:00 Monday in the UK), broadcast live on CBS and streaming via Paramount Plus. Although UK accessibility may require some clever navigation, highlights and clips will swiftly populate social media channels.