when does grammy start

The 2026 Grammy Awards main televised ceremony is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, February 1, 2026, airing from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Quick Scoop: When does the Grammy start?

• Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026.

• Main show start time (TV): 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on CBS, with streaming on Paramount+.

• Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California.

In recent years, the Grammys have followed a similar pattern:

• A pre-telecast / Premiere Ceremony earlier in the afternoon (usually a few hours before the main live broadcast) where most of the awards are handed out and streamed online.
• Then the red carpet coverage , followed by the main primetime ceremony at 8 p.m. ET with the big categories and performances.

So if you’re planning your evening, expect Grammy-related content (pre-show, arrivals, etc.) to begin a few hours before, but the “real” Grammys that everyone talks about kick off at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.📺✨

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