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Who's performing at the 2026 Grammys?

Pauline Songco · Jan 22, 2026, 2:18 AM

Sabrina Carpenter, KATSEYE and Olivia Dean. — Photographs courtesy of FB/Sabrina Carpenter, FB/KATSEYE, FB/Olivia Dean

The Recording Academy has announced the first wave of performers for the 2026 Grammys, with the lineup already feeling like a snapshot of music’s future.

Below are the confirmed artists so far.

Sabrina Carpenter. — Photograph courtesy of FB/Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter
Fresh off a banner year, Carpenter returns to the Grammys with Man’s Best Friend earning her multiple top-category nominations.

Olivia Dean — Photograph courtesy of FB/Olivia Dean

Olivia Dean
The British singer’s smooth, soulful sound has steadily crossed borders, with her latest album cementing her as a rising global name — and a first-time Best New Artist nominee.

KATSEYE — Photograph courtesy of FB/Katseye

KATSEYE
The breakout girl group has quickly become a festival favorite, riding the success of Beautiful Chaos and signaling a full-scale pop-group revival.

Leon Thomas — Photograph courtesy of FB/Leon Thomas

Leon Thomas
Long respected as a songwriter and producer, Thomas steps fully into the spotlight this year, with his album MUTT earning him recognition across major R&B and general categories.

Addison Rae — Photograph courtesy of FB/Addison Rae

Addison Rae
After a year of viral pop moments and growing industry credibility, Rae brings her chart-friendly sound to the Grammys stage following her Best New Artist nod.

SOMBR — Photograph courtesy of FB/SOMBR

Sombr
The genre-blurring newcomer broke through with multiple Billboard Hot 100 entries in one year, turning online buzz into mainstream success.

Lola Young — Photograph courtesy of FB/Lola Young

Lola Young
Known for raw lyrics and emotional delivery, Young’s recent album and viral hit helped land her among this year’s most talked-about new artists.

The Marías — Photograph courtesy of IG/The Marías

The Marías
Still riding the wave of Submarine, the indie-pop band continues to earn acclaim for its dreamy sound and standout festival performances.

Alex Warren — Photograph courtesy of Jimmy Fontaine

Alex Warren
With one of the biggest songs of 2025 still climbing the charts, Warren joins the lineup after a breakthrough year that pushed him well beyond his internet roots.

More artists will be announced soon. The 2026 Grammy Awards will take place on 1 February at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The ceremony will air live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and stream on Paramount+.