Grammy Awards 2026: Your Complete Guide to Watching and Predictions

Mon Feb 02 2026 15:24:59 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Grammy Awards, including nominees, predictions, performances, and how to watch the event live.

As the 67th Grammy Awards approach, music fans are abuzz with excitement. The ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this Sunday, featuring top nominees like Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Bad Bunny. With a total of 95 awards to be presented and performances by major artists, the show promises to be a star-studded event. The article provides insights on nominees for major categories, including Album of the Year and Best New Artist, along with voter dynamics and how to watch the event live.

Grammy Awards 2026: Your Complete Guide to Watching and Predictions

At the ripe old age of 67, the Grammy Awards are still considered 'music's biggest night'. This year's ceremony takes place in LA on Sunday, with everyone from Harry Styles to Chaka Khan due to attend. Kendrick Lamar tops the nominations with nine nods for his sixth album GNX, the main winner at last year’s ceremony. Other major contenders include Lady Gaga, with seven nominations, and Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Leon Thomas, each with six.

Audiences around the globe will have the opportunity to tune in, as the show is filled with anticipation over 95 awards that will be distributed over eight hours. Major categories include album of the year, alongside various interesting awards like best album artwork and best ambient album.

Who’s Going to Win Album of the Year?

The competition for album of the year is fierce, with many insiders favoring Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, and Lady Gaga. All three artists have had their share of nominations but have yet to secure a win in this prestigious category. A victory for Bad Bunny would also mark the first win for a Spanish-language album in this category.

Will There be Justice for Milli Vanilli?

In a surprising turn of events, Fab Morvan of the notorious pop duo Milli Vanilli, who were stripped of their Grammy for best new artist in 1990 due to a lip-syncing scandal, is nominated this year for best audiobook for his memoir. If Morvan wins, it could be a moment of redemption.

Can Olivia Dean Win Best New Artist?

Olivia Dean is a strong contender for the best new artist category, following her breakout success last year. However, she faces competition from fellow nominees, including Lola Young and Leon Thomas, who also have compelling cases for the award.

What About Other Major Prizes?

For record of the year, contenders include Kendrick Lamar and SZA with their duet 'Luther', alongside Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars for 'APT'. The anticipation around these awards is heightened by the possibility of groundbreaking wins for K-pop artists, adding a rich layer to the evening's entertainment.

How to Watch the Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards will begin with the premiere ceremony at 12:30 pm in Los Angeles (8:30 pm in London), with the main ceremony following at 5 pm in Los Angeles (1 am Monday in London). While it may be difficult to watch in the UK without VPNs, performance highlights will be available on social media soon after the event.

Join the conversation on social media during the night to catch real-time updates and excitement from fans around the world!