Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Lauryn Hill headline a diverse performance line-up at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
The 2026 Grammy Awards are shaping up to be one of the most high-impact ceremonies in recent years, with an eclectic and high-profile list of performers confirmed for the stage. Taking place on Sunday, February 1, at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, the show promises a carefully curated balance between global superstars, contemporary chart leaders and historic tributes.
Leading the line-up is Lady Gaga, who arrives as one of the night’s most nominated artists with seven nominations, including Album of the Year for Mayhem and both Record and Song of the Year for its single ‘Abracadabra’. Her performance is expected to be one of the ceremony’s central moments, following a year marked by creative reinvention and critical acclaim.
Joining her is Bruno Mars, recently announced as the final performer to be added to the roster. A 16-time Grammy winner, Mars is nominated this year for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for his collaboration ‘APT.’ with Rosé. His return to the Grammys stage reinforces the show’s emphasis on proven live performers with enduring cultural weight.
The pop landscape will also be represented by Sabrina Carpenter, the first artist confirmed for the 2026 ceremony, whose rapid ascent over the past year has positioned her as one of the genre’s most dominant new forces. She is joined by Justin Bieber, marking another high-profile return to the Grammys stage, and Pharrell Williams, whose presence bridges contemporary relevance with long-standing industry influence.
Adding depth and historical resonance to the evening, Lauryn Hill will deliver a tribute performance honouring D’Angelo and Roberta Flack, signalling one of the ceremony’s most emotionally charged segments. Hip-hop and alternative voices are further represented by Clipse and Tyler, the Creator, while Reba McEntire brings a country music dimension to the night.
In a clear nod to the future of the industry, all of this year’s Best New Artist nominees will also take part in the show, reinforcing the Grammys’ dual role as both a celebration of legacy and a platform for emerging talent.
The ceremony will be hosted once again by Trevor Noah, who is expected to make his final appearance as host. The broadcast will air live at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
With a line-up that spans pop, hip-hop, soul, country and tribute performances, the 2026 Grammys position themselves as more than an awards show — a carefully staged reflection of the current musical landscape, its icons, and its next generation.
