What time does the Grammys start and how long is it on for?
30 January 2026, 17:45
Awards season is just getting started and the Grammys are upon us once again. Here’s when it starts and how long the ceremony is on for.
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The Grammys take place on Sunday 1st February at Crypto.com Arena in LA, with a star-studded line-up of nominees, presenters and performers whose outfits and shows we can’t wait to see.
Trevor Noah returns to host the ceremony and the likes of Sabrina Carpenter, SOMBR, Lady Gaga and Lola Young will be performing. Plus, Harry Styles has been announced to present an award following his huge return to music.
But what time does the Grammys 2026 start and how long is it on for?
What time does the Grammys start?
The Grammys starts on Sunday 1st February at 5pm PST/8pm ET, which is 1am Monday morning for those of us in the UK.
The awards show itself will be on for three and a half hours, until 8.30pm PST/11.30pm ET, which is 4.30am GMT on Monday.
Some huge names are nominated at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, with Sabrina's 'Manchild', Gaga's 'Abracadabra' and Billie Eilish's 'WILDFLOWER', all up for 'Song Of The Year'.
Plus, Justin Bieber is up for 'Album Of The Year' following his return to music with SWAG, and his song 'DAISIES' is nominated for 'Best Pop Solo Performance'.
How long is the Grammys on for?
The Grammys Awards show itself will be on for three and a half hours from 5pm PST to 8.30pm PST, but if we include the red carpet time it’s around a 7-hour event for those involved.
But time might fly for the likes of Kendrick Lamar who has the most Grammy noms this year at 9.
What time is the Grammys red carpet?
Celebrities will begin to walk the red carpet from 1pm PST/4pm ET/10pm GMT on Sunday.
You’ll be able to see all the stars arrive on the red carpet, with many performers changing outfits before taking to the stage.
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