When Are the Grammys 2026? Full Date, Venue, and Nomination Details Explained

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards are officially scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Music’s biggest night will celebrate the year’s most acclaimed artists across 95 categories, featuring top nominees like Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Bad Bunny.

The Recording Academy announced the date and full list of nominees on November 7, 2025. This marks the first major event of the 2026 awards season, with fans already buzzing about who could take home the top honors.

Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Bad Bunny Lead 2026 Grammy Nominations

The 2026 Grammy nominations highlight a mix of global stars and breakout newcomers. Kendrick Lamar leads all artists with nine nominations, including Album of the Year for “GNX” and Record of the Year for “luther” featuring SZA. Following close behind, Lady Gaga earned seven nominations, driven by her acclaimed album “MAYHEM.”

Bad Bunny continues his global dominance with six nominations and makes history as the first Spanish-language artist nominated in all three major categories — Album, Record, and Song of the Year. The other artists with multiple nods include Sabrina Carpenter, Leon Thomas, Cirkut, and Serban Ghenea.

Nominees for Album of the Year include: “DeBí Tirar Más Fotos” (Bad Bunny), “SWAG” (Justin Bieber), “Man’s Best Friend” (Sabrina Carpenter), “Let God Sort ’Em Out” (Clipse, Pusha T & Malice), “MAYHEM” (Lady Gaga), “GNX” (Kendrick Lamar), “MUTT” (Leon Thomas), and “CHROMAKOPIA” (Tyler, The Creator).

Among the Best New Artist contenders are Olivia Dean, KATSEYE, The Marias, Addison Rae, sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, and Lola Young. Taylor Swift, meanwhile, will be eligible next year for her album “The Life of a Showgirl,” which released after the current eligibility window closed in August 2025.

What to Expect from the 68th Annual Grammy Awards

This year’s Grammy lineup reflects the Recording Academy’s continued push for diversity and global inclusion. Genres such as reggaeton, hip-hop, R&B, and K-pop have gained significant representation across top fields. The combination of veterans like Gaga and Lamar with emerging stars such as Carpenter and Thomas showcases a balanced blend of experience and innovation.

Bad Bunny’s nominations mark another milestone for Latin music, while Kendrick Lamar’s dominance underscores hip-hop’s lasting influence on the mainstream. The show will also pay tribute to legacy artists, expected performances, and possibly unveil collaborations across genres. A host for the 2026 Grammys has not yet been announced.

The 2026 Grammys will not just celebrate music but mark a cultural moment reflecting how the global soundscape continues to evolve.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: When are the Grammys 2026?

The 68th Grammy Awards will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Q2: Who leads the 2026 Grammy nominations?

Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nominations, followed by Lady Gaga with seven and Bad Bunny with six.

Q3: Where will the Grammys 2026 be held?

The ceremony will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Q4: Why wasn’t Taylor Swift nominated?

Taylor Swift’s album “The Life of a Showgirl” was released after the eligibility period ended, making it ineligible for the 2026 Grammys.

Q5: Who could perform at the Grammys 2026?

While the lineup isn’t confirmed, expected performers include Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, and Sabrina Carpenter.