The main Grammy performances are part of the televised ceremony, which starts at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Grammy night, and performances typically begin within the first 10–15 minutes of the broadcast.

Key timings for Grammy night

  • Premiere Ceremony (many awards, some performances): around 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT, streamed on live.GRAMMY.com and YouTube.
  • Red carpet coverage: usually from 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT on Grammys’ own stream and major entertainment networks.
  • Main televised Grammys (big performances): 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+; performances are spread across the full 3+ hour show.

So if you’re tuning in just for performances , you’ll want your TV or stream on right at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT , because the show usually opens with a big performance and continues with sets throughout the night.

Note: Exact minute‑by‑minute performance order is not released in advance, so it’s safest to watch from the top of the broadcast if you don’t want to miss anything.

TL;DR: Grammy performances start with the main show at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, after the earlier Premiere Ceremony and red carpet coverage.