KEY POINT
- Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter are scheduled performers at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
- Bad Bunny’s album Debí Tirar Más Fotos could make history as the first all Spanish language album to win Album of the Year.
- This will be CBS’s final year broadcasting the Grammys and Trevor Noah’s final appearance as host.
LOS ANGELES — Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter are set to perform Sunday at the 68th annual Grammy Awards, highlighting a night that promises historic moments for the music industry.
The ceremony takes place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will air live on CBS at 8 p.m. Eastern, with streaming available on Paramount+.
Comedian Trevor Noah will host for the sixth and final time, capping his tenure as one of the longest serving Grammy emcees. Next year, the awards will move to ABC, Hulu and Disney+, marking a new chapter for the broadcast.
The Grammy Awards, often called music’s biggest night, honor artistic achievement and commercial success across multiple genres.
The 2026 ceremony reflects the global reach of contemporary music, featuring performers and nominees from diverse cultural and musical backgrounds.
Lady Gaga enters the night with seven nominations, Justin Bieber is up for Album of the Year, and Sabrina Carpenter has earned recognition for multiple categories, including Record of the Year.
Founded in 1958, the Grammy Awards are presented annually by the Recording Academy to recognize excellence in music.
The awards have historically set trends for popular and critical acclaim, and 2026 highlights shifts in global music consumption, with international artists gaining increased recognition.
A potential landmark win could come from Bad Bunny, whose album Debí Tirar Más Fotos is nominated for Album of the Year. If victorious, it would mark the first all Spanish language album to win the category.
Mark Mulligan, principal analyst at Midia Research, said the prominence of non English music reflects the impact of global streaming platforms. “Streaming has created an international audience that the Grammys can no longer ignore,” Mulligan said.
Janice Carter, editorial director at Billboard, added, “When nominees come from different genres and language markets, voting patterns become unpredictable. It’s an exciting year for representation.”
Sabrina Carpenter told reporters, “Performing on this stage is a dream come true. I’m proud to represent artists of my generation.”
Justin Bieber said, “Sharing this night with talent from around the world reminds me of how music connects us all.”
Grammy producer Jesse Collins emphasized, “This show celebrates the diversity of today’s music landscape while honoring our long standing traditions.”
Tonight may produce record-breaking wins. Beyond Bad Bunny’s historic potential, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga could strengthen their Grammy legacies.
CBS’s final broadcast and Noah’s departure also signal major changes in how the Grammys will reach audiences starting in 2027.
The Grammys 2026 promise a night that celebrates both established superstars and emerging global talent.
With performances by Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter, the awards reflect the music industry’s evolution and increasing international influence.
1: Who is performing at the 2026 Grammys?
Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and Sabrina Carpenter are headlining performances at the 68th Grammy Awards.
2: When and where are the 2026 Grammy Awards?
The ceremony takes place Sunday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, airing live at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
3: Could Bad Bunny make Grammy history in 2026?
Yes, his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos is nominated for Album of the Year and could become the first all-Spanish-language album to win.