Breaking: The 68th Annual Grammy Awards are live in Los Angeles tonight, and I have the show map in hand. The performer slate is locked, the tributes are powerful, and the stage is set for a night that mixes spectacle, emotion, and real star power. If you love big moments, this show plans to deliver them every few minutes.
Live tonight, Feb 1, 2026, from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Watch on CBS or stream on Paramount+.
The headliners are loaded, and the mood is electric
Sabrina Carpenter walks in with pure pop momentum. Expect tight choreography, glossy visuals, and a wink to her chart rise. She has been building to a stage like this, and she knows it.
Justin Bieber returns to the Grammys main stage with the calm of a veteran, but the edge of someone who still wants to surprise you. He can pivot from tender to turn up in one breath.
Lady Gaga is a Grammy institution at this point. She has drama in her bones, and she treats this show like a canvas. She will paint it bold.
ROSÉ arrives as a global force. She is pop precision with a live-wire presence, and the arena tilts toward her when she steps out.
Tyler, The Creator brings art school chaos and stadium-size ambition. He likes a set that grows, a story that snaps into place, and a finish that leaves smoke.
Bruno Mars is the blueprint for live showmanship. Expect horns, heat, and a groove so tight it squeaks.
Clipse with Pharrell carries reunion magic and Virginia pride. Their catalog still hits, and Pharrell’s touch makes it feel brand new.
- Four moments to watch:
- Sabrina Carpenter leveling up with a high concept pop set
- Tyler, The Creator turning the arena into a theater piece
- Clipse and Pharrell bringing a classic, then flipping it
- Bruno Mars closing a segment with live band fireworks
Tributes with real weight
The show’s beating heart sits inside the tribute blocks. Ms. Lauryn Hill will honor D’Angelo and Roberta Flack, and that pairing is a smart, soulful bridge. It draws a line from protest to poetry, from quiet storm to fearless groove. Expect reverence, but also reinvention.
The Ozzy Osbourne salute arrives heavy and loud, the way it should. Post Malone leads a band built for thunder, with Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, and Slash turning up the voltage. Post has stepped into rock more than once, and this is the night that choice pays off on the biggest stage.
The In Memoriam moment brings Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, and Lukas Nelson together. It will be a hush, a harmony, and a reminder of why these songs outlive us.
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Best New Artist spotlight, plus the early winners’ room heat
All eight Best New Artist nominees share one showcase. Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías take the same floor, and the point is clear. This is a snapshot of what is next, in one burst. It is a rare chance to see rising styles bend toward each other in real time.
The Premiere Ceremony earlier today set the tone with live music from the jump. Trombone Shorty opened with brass and blast, then Grace Potter paired with Israel Houghton for a lift. Lila Iké and Maggie Rose added color and grit, and Zara Larsson and Spiritbox pushed edges in different lanes. Darren Criss hosted, and yes, he also performed. Helen J. Shen and Tasha Cobbs Leonard rounded out a slate that felt like a festival inside a backstage corridor.
The Premiere Ceremony warmed up the day with Trombone Shorty, Grace Potter with Israel Houghton, Lila Iké, Maggie Rose, Zara Larsson, Spiritbox, Darren Criss, Helen J. Shen, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard.
How to watch and when to tune in
The main telecast is live on CBS tonight, and you can stream it on Paramount+. If you are on the move, Paramount+ keeps you in the room from your phone or tablet. Check your local listings for start time in your time zone, and leave a little buffer. Live TV runs on its own clock.
Set your stream early, charge your device, and keep snacks within reach. The big moments land fast, and often.
This is one of those Grammy nights that could shift the year. Pop’s new guard stands shoulder to shoulder with veterans who never stopped sharpening their skills. Tributes promise both tear and thrill. The production team is moving like a pit crew, the artists are locked in, and I will be on this floor until the house lights rise. Keep it here. The next headline might hit in the next song. 🎤✨
