2026 Grammy Awards: Host, Performers, and Details

The 68th annual Grammy Awards is scheduled for February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Trevor Noah will host the ceremony for the sixth and final time, promising plenty of laughs and surprises.

This year's event is particularly significant as it marks the third year for the Best African Music Performance category, showcasing talents such as Burna Boy, Davido, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Tyla from South Africa, and Eddi Kenzo from Uganda. Burna Boy is also nominated for Best Global Music Album.

The performance roster includes pop icons like Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, with special performances from Sabrina Carpenter and Tyler. The main ceremony will begin at 2:00 AM WAT on February 2, while the Grammy Premier Ceremony will announce African category winners starting at 9:30 PM WAT on February 1.

The event will be streamed live on the Recording Academy's YouTube channel and broadcast on various channels for DSTV subscribers.