A lot of big names showed up to the 2026 Grammys, both onstage and on the red carpet, even though not every major nominee actually performed or presented.

Quick Scoop: Who Was There?

Here’s a snapshot of who was involved in the 2026 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Major Nominees and Big Names Around the Show

  • Kendrick Lamar (led the field with nine nominations).
  • Lady Gaga (seven nominations, also a featured performer).
  • Producers Jack Antonoff and Cirkut (seven nominations each).
  • Bad Bunny (six nominations, also the 2026 Super Bowl halftime headliner).
  • Sabrina Carpenter, Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean and others among heavily nominated newer acts.

Performers on the Telecast

These are the artists actually scheduled to perform during the 68th Grammys ceremony.

  • Sabrina Carpenter.
  • Lady Gaga.
  • Justin Bieber.
  • Clipse & Pharrell Williams (joint performance).
  • Tyler, The Creator.
  • ROSÉ & Bruno Mars.
  • Addison Rae, Alex Warren, Leon, Lola, Olivia Dean in the Best New Artist segment.
  • Brandy Clark, Lukas Nelson, Reba McEntire in the In Memoriam segment.
  • Ms. Lauryn Hill in a tribute performance.

Notably absent from the stage as official performers or presenters, despite being huge nominees: Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny, plus SZA and Billie Eilish.

Hosts and Presenters

  • Host: Trevor Noah (returning, and billed as his final time hosting the Grammys).
  • Presenters included Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, Karol G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello HernĂĄndez, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah, Teyana Taylor.

Red Carpet Regulars

Red carpet coverage lists a long roster of celebrities arriving at Crypto.com Arena.

  • Lady Gaga.
  • Bad Bunny.
  • Sabrina Carpenter.
  • Chappell Roan.
  • Teyana Taylor.
  • Harry Styles.
  • Addison Rae.
  • Justin and Hailey Bieber.
  • Paris Hilton, Billie Eilish, Jelly Roll, and others in “best/worst dressed” galleries.

Quick context

  • Date and place: Feb. 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
  • Ceremony: 68th Annual Grammy Awards.
  • Overall vibe: heavy focus on Kendrick Lamar vs. Bad Bunny for top categories, a big return for Gaga, lots of Gen-Z pop (Carpenter, Addison Rae, Chappell Roan), and a mix of legacy icons like Carole King, Ms. Lauryn Hill, and Queen Latifah.

TL;DR: If you picture the night as a mix of Kendrick/Bad Bunny-level nominees, Gaga and Bieber onstage, Trevor Noah hosting, and a red carpet packed with everyone from Harry Styles and Chappell Roan to Paris Hilton and Billie Eilish, you’re basically seeing who was at the Grammys this year.

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