Grammy Awards 2026: Music’s Biggest Night Showcases Legendary Performances
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards will deliver an unforgettable evening of music with a powerhouse lineup of performers taking the stage. Airing live on Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, the 2026 Grammy Awards performers represent the year’s biggest musical moments, from collaborative chart-toppers to emotional tributes honoring music icons.
Star-Studded Main Stage Performances
Leading the 2026 Grammy performers lineup are pop powerhouses Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and Sabrina Carpenter. The evening will also feature a historic moment as ROSÉ—marking her debut as the first-ever solo K-pop artist to perform at the Grammys—will share the stage with Bruno Mars for their high-energy collaboration “APT,” which is nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Tyler, The Creator will also take the stage with five nominations this year, including Album of the Year for CHROMAKOPIA. Clipse, reunited after 16 years, will perform alongside longtime collaborator Pharrell Williams, with their album Let God Sort Em Out nominated in four categories including Best Rap Album.
Legendary Tributes Honor Fallen Icons
The evening will feature powerful tribute performances honoring music legends. Post Malone will lead a special tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away in July 2025, performing alongside Slash and Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, and producer Andrew Watt—who worked closely with Osbourne during his final years.
Lauryn Hill will deliver emotional tributes to soul legends D’Angelo and Roberta Flack, while Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, and Lukas Nelson will perform the In Memoriam segment dedicated to music figures lost in the past year.
Best New Artist Showcase and Premiere Ceremony
The Grammy Awards 2026 performers also include emerging talent, with all eight Best New Artist nominees collaborating in a medley: Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The MarÃas. The pre-show Premiere Ceremony will feature performances from Spiritbox, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and Zara Larsson, alongside a collaborative opening number by Grace Potter, Israel Houghton, Lila Iké, Maggie Rose, and Trombone Shorty.
“There’s a couple people that we just knew once they said yes, that this is going to be a viral moment, the minute they touch the stage,” said Grammy producer Jesse Collins to PEOPLE. “And so we’re really excited about breaking the internet.”
