Get ready to party — Grammys week is here.
After last year’s happenings were largely canceled in the wake of the L.A. fires, the events are back in full force in 2026. The lineup includes some of the usual faves — Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala, the MusiCares Person of the Year celebration and the Spotify Best New Artist party — as well as plenty of lunches, dinners and toasts in honor of this year’s nominees. Check out everything leading up to music‘s biggest night below.
Monday, Jan. 26
Billboard’s Managers to Watch Party
Santa Monica Proper Hotel
The music pub toasts the managers who helped guide their superstar artists, songwriters and producers through a career-defining year.
Core Entertainment
The Peppermint Club
The music management company kicks off awards week with a party in WeHo.
Tuesday, Jan. 27
Amazon Music Lot Party
Culver City
Skepta and Kitty Ca$h will DJ at Amazon’s early-evening hang on its Culver lot.
Resonator Awards
Chaplin Studios
We Are Moving the Needle honors female music makers Chaka Khan, St. Vincent, Haim and songwriter Amy Allen at its second annual event, with Olivia Rodrigo, Sia, Jason Isbell, Anderson .Paak, Laufey and Addison Rae among the starry presenters.
Create Music Group x Bloom
The Sun Rose
R&B artist Durand Bernarr celebrates his Grammy-nominated album with Create Music Group.
Am I The Drama?: A Masterclass
Live Nation
The session explores how Cardi B transformed authenticity into a cultural force, bringing together members of the star’s management team with experiential marketing experts for a conversation surrounding her latest album.
The Basement: Grammys Edition Featuring Warner Records
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Rising Warner Records artists BKTHERULA, Casper Sage, Honey Bxby, Jaymin, Yonny and AZ Chike will perform at The Basement Series event, hosted by Asia Shabazz.
Big Machine Rock
Whiskey a Go Go
Up-and-coming rock acts Olive Vox and Ryan Perdz take part in the Off the Record showcase to start Grammy week with a bang.
Out in Music’s Lavender List Awards
BSpoke/LA
The awards will honor the LGBTQIA+ executives shaping the future of music, along with a live performance from country singer Jeddy Knox.
Wednesday, Jan. 28
NMPA x Billboard Songwriter Awards
Avalon Hollywood
Sombr, Megan Moroney, Alex Warren, Tucker Wetmore and Kpop Demon Hunters stars Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami are set to perform at the Grammy Week event.
BMAC Music Maker Dinner
The Sun Rose
BMAC, in collaboration with producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and Victoria Monét, hosts its signature Music Maker Dinner bringing together industry leaders and artists in support of economic empowerment for Black music creators. The dinner will also feature a musical tribute with surprise guests curated by Adam Blackstone and friends.
Billboard Power 100
Zouk Los Angeles
Honors for executive of the year, the Clive Davis Visionary Award, the Disruptor award presented by Venu, and the No. 1 Award will be handed out at Billboard‘s annual event.
“Artists & Music in the Age of AI” Panel
FYI House
BMAC and Universal Music Group will host a gathering of artists, execs and of CEOs of some leading AI companies for a discussion on the ethical, creative and economic implications of artificial intelligence.
Thursday, Jan. 29
Spotify Best New Artist Party
West Hollywood
This year’s new artist nominees — Olivia Dean, Katseye, The Marías, Addison Rae, Sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren and Lola Young — will take the stage at the music giant’s annual celebration.
Warner Music Group
West Hollywood
WMG takes over the former Amoeba Music record store for a Grammys fete with V Magazine, featuring special performances and a “Grammys glamour” dress code.
BMI Grammys Nominees Celebration
Beverly Hills
BMI hosts a mid-day event for nominees across all genres and categories.
Recording Academy Honors Black Music Collective
Fairmont Century Plaza
The fourth annual event will celebrate the accomplished careers of Pharrell Williams, Brandy and Kirk Franklin.
Fortnite‘s Grammy Week Happy Hour
Harriet’s Rooftop
Epic Games brings together the worlds of music and gaming for an evening in West Hollywood.
Grammys Gift Lounge
Tom’s Watch Bar at L.A. Live
The Recording Academy hosts its official gifting lounge, running through Jan. 31, for nominees and presenters across the street from the show venue.
Friday, Jan. 30
MusiCares Person of the Year Gala
Los Angeles Convention Center
Mariah Carey is the special honoree at this year’s event, which will feature a star-studded lineup of artists performing her hits and benefit MusiCares’ work for the health and welfare of the music community.
ASCAP Grammy Brunch in the Garden
Beverly Hills
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers brings together its nominated songwriters and composers from across all musical genres for an afternoon of food, music and libations. Expected guests include Shaboozey, Jon Batiste, Jack Antonoff, Kamasi Washington, Leon Thomas, Cirkut, Diane Warren and Grace Potter.
Johnnie Walker Celebration
The Aster Rooftop
The whiskey label toasts the weekend with cocktails and a special surprise moment on the rooftop, followed by a Sabrina Carpenter-inspired afterparty at Max and Helen’s, featuring a live DJ, curated bites, and of course, more cocktails.
BMI’s “How I Wrote That Song” Panel
The London West Hollywood
Rogét Chahayed (“APT” performed by ROSÉ, Bruno Mars), INK (“Luther” performed by Kendrick Lamar with SZA), JID (“Wholeheartedly” performed by JID featuring Ty Dolla $ign & 6Lack) and songwriter of the year, non-classical nominees Edgar Barrera and Laura Veltz take part in a chat with BMI’s Catherine Brewton about the creative process behind their biggest tracks.
Boogie Nights: Grammys Edition
Sunset at Edition
Producer, musician and DJ Alissia brings her party series to Grammys week, alongside Quiana Parks and surprise special guests.
UnitedMasters
Hollywood Palladium
Steve Stoute’s destination for independent artists raises a glass to the indie music world, with a performance by BigXthaPlug and special guests.
Epic Records x Hennessy
Sunset Tower
Tyla and Zara Larsson are among the first-time nominees that Epic and Hennessy will toast at the WeHo party.
Saturday, Jan. 31
Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala
Beverly Hilton
The music mogul will once again hold his star-studded night-before celebration in Beverly Hills, which always features an A-list lineup of performers.
Primary Wave Music
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
The independent publisher partners with Venu for it’s annual pre-Grammy party, celebrating 20 years of Primary Wave’s roster and expansive catalog. The event will feature a live performance from Trombone Shorty and DJ sets from CeeLo Green and Grandmaster Flash, along with a headlining set from John Mellencamp.
iHeartRadio
Skybar
iHeartRadio teams with Clase Azul Tequila and Affinity Nightlife for a pre-Grammy party.
YouTube Music’s Pamoja Party
Los Angeles
YouTube hosts the second edition of Pamoja (Swahili for “together”) for a mid-day celebration of African music and culture.
Academy Proud
Grammy House
As part of the Recording Academy’s official programming, the night honors the Queer community and its allies in music with special performances Zara Larsson, drag icon Sasha Colby, and singer/ songwriter Zee Machine, hosted by Jus10.
Sunday, Feb. 1
68th Annual Grammy Awards
Crypto.com Arena
The official telecast, hosted by Trevor Noah.
Jam for Janie Viewing Party
Hollywood Palladium
Janie’s Fund, the philanthropic initiative created by Steven Tyler to support girls and young women who have experienced trauma, hosts its 7th annual viewing party. This year’s event will be emceed by Melissa Joan Hart and performance by an all-star band put together by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver), featuring Robin Zander (Cheap Trick), Marcus King, Belinda Carlisle (The Go-Go’s), Chris Robinson (The Black Crowes) and Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme).
Universal Music Group
Los Angeles
UMG keeps the party going after the show, toasting its nominees including Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, Chappell Roan, Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Jack Antonoff, Jon Batiste, Justin Bieber, Karol G, Katseye, Kendrick Lamar, the voices of KPop Demon Hunters, Lady Gaga, Lainey Wilson, Olivia Dean, Reba McEntire, Sabrina Carpenter and Teyana Taylor.
Grammy Museum Afterparty
L.A. Live
The museum, located across the street from the ceremony, will host an afterparty headlined by Cimafunk, with proceeds from the ticketed event supporting music education initiatives.
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