Grammys 2026: The Ultimate Party Guide (Updated)
Get ready to dance the night away as the Grammys week is here! After last year's events were canceled due to the L.A. fires, the 2026 edition is back with a bang. From star-studded galas to intimate dinners, here's your comprehensive guide to the parties and events leading up to music's biggest night.
Monday, January 26th:
- Billboard's Managers to Watch Party: Santa Monica Proper Hotel. Celebrate the managers who helped their artists achieve career milestones.
- Core Entertainment: The Peppermint Club. WeHo's music management company kicks off the week with a party.
Tuesday, January 27th:
- Amazon Music Lot Party: Culver City. Skepta and Kitty Ca$h DJ at Amazon's early-evening event.
- Resonator Awards: Chaplin Studios. We Are Moving the Needle honors female music makers and presents the Resonator Awards.
- Create Music Group x Bloom: The Sun Rose. R&B artist Durand Bernarr celebrates his Grammy-nominated album.
- Am I The Drama?: A Masterclass: Live Nation. Explore Cardi B's impact on authenticity and culture.
- The Basement: Grammys Edition: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Rising Warner Records artists perform at this exclusive event.
- Big Machine Rock: Whiskey a Go Go. Off the Record showcases Olive Vox and Ryan Perdz.
- Out in Music's Lavender List Awards: BSpoke/LA. Celebrate LGBTQIA+ executives and enjoy a performance by Jeddy Knox.
Wednesday, January 28th:
- NMPA x Billboard Songwriter Awards: Avalon Hollywood. Sombr, Megan Moroney, and Kpop Demon Hunters perform.
- BMAC Music Maker Dinner: The Sun Rose. A dinner supporting Black music creators, featuring a surprise musical tribute.
- Billboard Power 100: Zouk Los Angeles. Executive of the year and other awards are presented.
- "Artists & Music in the Age of AI" Panel: FYI House. A discussion on AI's impact on the industry.
Thursday, January 29th:
- Spotify Best New Artist Party: West Hollywood. This year's nominees take the stage.
- Warner Music Group: West Hollywood. A Grammys-themed party with special performances.
- BMI Grammys Nominees Celebration: Beverly Hills. Mid-day event for all nominees.
- Recording Academy Honors Black Music Collective: Fairmont Century Plaza. Celebrating Pharrell Williams, Brandy, and Kirk Franklin.
- Fortnite's Grammy Week Happy Hour: Harriet's Rooftop. Music and gaming collide in West Hollywood.
- Grammys Gift Lounge: Tom's Watch Bar at L.A. Live. Official gifting lounge for nominees and presenters.
Friday, January 30th:
- MusiCares Person of the Year Gala: Los Angeles Convention Center. Mariah Carey is the special honoree, with performances and a benefit concert.
- ASCAP Grammy Brunch in the Garden: Beverly Hills. Songwriters and composers celebrate with food, music, and drinks.
- Johnnie Walker Celebration: The Aster Rooftop. Cocktails, a surprise, and an afterparty inspired by Sabrina Carpenter.
- BMI's "How I Wrote That Song" Panel: The London West Hollywood. A chat with songwriters about their creative process.
- Boogie Nights: Grammys Edition: Sunset at Edition. Producer Alissia hosts a party with special guests.
- UnitedMasters: Hollywood Palladium. Steve Stoute's event for independent artists, featuring BigXthaPlug and more.
- Epic Records x Hennessy: Sunset Tower. First-time nominees Tyla and Zara Larsson are toasted.
Saturday, January 31st:
- Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala: Beverly Hilton. The music mogul's star-studded night before the Grammys.
- Primary Wave Music: Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. A celebration of 20 years with Trombone Shorty, DJ sets, and John Mellencamp.
- iHeartRadio: Skybar. A pre-Grammy party with Clase Azul Tequila.
- YouTube Music's Pamoja Party: Los Angeles. A mid-day celebration of African music and culture.
- Academy Proud: Grammy House. Honoring the Queer community with performances and Jus10 as the host.
Sunday, February 1st:
- 68th Annual Grammy Awards: Crypto.com Arena. The official telecast, hosted by Trevor Noah.
- Jam for Janie Viewing Party: Hollywood Palladium. Steven Tyler's initiative supports girls and young women, with Melissa Joan Hart hosting and an all-star band performing.
- Universal Music Group: Los Angeles. A post-show party toasting UMG's nominees.
