who is performing at the grammys 2026
Here’s the latest on who is performing at the Grammys 2026, based on what has been publicly announced so far.
Quick Scoop: Confirmed 2026 Grammy Performers
As of late January 2026, the show is leaning hard into a big Best New Artist showcase plus a few major-name sets.
Best New Artist showcase (all nominees performing)
The Recording Academy is repeating last year’s format where every Best New Artist nominee gets stage time.
Expect performances from:
- Sabrina Carpenter (already the first performer officially announced)
- Addison Rae
- Alex Warren
- KATSEYE (global girl group formed via Netflix show “The Debut: Dream Academy”)
- Leon Thomas
- Lola Young
- Olivia Dean
- sombr
- The Marías
These eight acts together form a full “Best New Artist” performance block, not just one song.
Other performers highlighted so far
Several of the above Best New Artist acts are also being profiled individually as key performers for the night.
From current coverage, expect spotlight sets from:
- Sabrina Carpenter – returning after a big 2025 Grammy debut, now coming in with multiple major nominations for her album Man’s Best Friend (Record, Album, Song, Pop Solo Performance, Pop Vocal Album, Music Video).
- Clipse – the duo of Malice and Pusha T, up for multiple rap categories, performing material from Let God Sort Em Out.
- Pharrell Williams – joining Clipse onstage, marking his first Grammy performance since 2015 and appearing as a multi‑category nominee for work with the group.
- Lola Young – also framed as a rising star performer off the success of “Messy.”
- The Marías – riding the momentum of their album Submarine and recent festival runs.
Some entertainment outlets and fan forums are also circulating “every performer” lists, but these may mix speculation with confirmed names, so stick to major outlets and Recording Academy announcements for the most reliable picture.
At a glance (who’s performing?)
| Artist | Why they’re on the bill | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sabrina Carpenter | Multi‑nominee (Record, Album, Song, Pop categories) and centerpiece of the Best New Artist performance block. | Widely reported as confirmed performer. | [1][3]
| Addison Rae | Best New Artist nominee included in the all‑nominee performance segment. | Reported as part of the Best New Artist showcase. | [1]
| Alex Warren | TikTok‑grown artist, Best New Artist nominee; highlighted in performer round‑ups. | [9][1]Reported performer. | [9][1]
| KATSEYE | Global girl group, Best New Artist + Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (“Gabriela”). | Listed as part of the nominee performance and individual performer features. | [9][1]
| Leon Thomas | Most‑nominated Best New Artist contender, with multiple R&B nods including live track “Mutt.” | Included in the all‑nominee performance block. | [1]
| Lola Young | Best New Artist nominee with viral track “Messy” and a standout third album. | Both part of the nominee performance and singled out in performer coverage. | [1][3]
| Olivia Dean | Best New Artist nominee featured in the Grammys showcase format. | Reported as performing in the nominee segment. | [1]
| sombr | Emerging act in the Best New Artist lineup. | Named among the performing nominees. | [1]
| The Marías | Dreamy alt band with the album *Submarine* and strong festival run. | Part of the Best New Artist set and highlighted as performers. | [3][1]
| Clipse | Rap duo with multiple Grammy nominations for their comeback record. | Named as 2026 Grammy performers. | [3]
| Pharrell Williams | Grammy legend performing alongside Clipse, with several nominations tied to that project. | Reported as performing at the ceremony. | [3]
What’s still TBD and fan buzz
- More big‑name performers (e.g., heavily nominated stars like Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny) have not all been officially confirmed onstage yet, even though they dominate nominee lists and fan predictions.
- Forum discussions and YouTube “full performer list” videos are actively speculating, but not every name in those spaces is guaranteed to appear.
- The show is on February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, covering releases from late August 2024 through late August 2025, so any last‑minute hit from that window could still get a surprise slot.
So the short version: the Grammys 2026 stage is confirmed to feature a full Best New Artist lineup (Sabrina Carpenter, Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, sombr, The Marías), plus additional sets from Clipse and Pharrell, with more big names likely announced closer to the show.
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