LOS ANGELES, October 18, 2026 — The 69th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on February 7, 2027, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, marking a historic broadcasting change as music’s biggest awards ceremony moves from CBS to ABC after more than five decades.
The ceremony will also stream live on Disney+ and Hulu. Meanwhile, the Recording Academy is preparing to reveal its nominations on November 16, with first-round voting already underway and five new award categories joining the competition.
Grammy Awards 2027 Date, Venue and Start Time
The 2027 Grammys are officially scheduled for Sunday, February 7, 2027, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The official start time has not been announced. Previous ceremonies typically began at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). If that schedule continues, viewers in India could watch from 6:30 a.m. IST on Monday, February 8.
The February 1 date circulating on some unofficial countdown websites is incorrect. February 7 remains the confirmed ceremony date.
How to Watch Grammy Awards 2027 on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu
ABC will broadcast the ceremony live across the United States, while Disney+ and Hulu will provide simultaneous streaming.
The move begins a 10-year agreement between Disney and the Recording Academy, extending through 2036. ABC last broadcast the Grammys in 1972, before CBS became the ceremony’s longtime television home.
International broadcast availability and streaming subscription requirements have not been fully confirmed. Viewers should check regional listings closer to the event.
2027 Grammy Nominations Date and Livestream Time
The Recording Academy will announce nominations on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 7:45 a.m. ET (4:45 a.m. PT). In India, the announcement begins at 6:15 p.m. IST.
Fans can watch the nominations livestream on Grammy.com and the official Grammys YouTube channel. The complete nominee list covering 100 categories will be published afterward.
According to the Recording Academy’s official announcement, eligible recordings must have been released between August 31, 2025, and August 28, 2026.
Grammy Awards 2027 Voting Schedule
- October 12–22, 2026: First-round voting.
- November 16, 2026: Nominations announced.
- December 10, 2026 – January 7, 2027: Final voting.
- February 7, 2027: Winners revealed.
The online submission period ran from July 7 through August 21, 2026. Recording Academy voting members select nominees and winners through a peer-based process rather than public voting.
Five New Grammy Categories Added for 2027
The Recording Academy has expanded the awards to 100 categories, introducing:
- Best Asian Pop Music Performance
- Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance
- Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance
- Best Traditional Folk Album
- Best Latin Song
The changes also rename Best R&B Performance as Best R&B Solo Performance and Best Folk Album as Best Contemporary Folk Album.
A new optional voting system, Ballot Plus, allows qualified Academy members with verified expertise across multiple genres to vote in up to 15 relevant categories.
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Taylor Swift, Harry Styles Among Potential Grammy Contenders
Several high-profile albums fall within the eligibility period, including Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl, Harry Styles’ Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, Justin Bieber’s Swag II, Bruno Mars’ The Romantic and Rosalía’s Lux.
These are potential contenders, not confirmed nominees. The official shortlist will be revealed November 16.
The 2027 ceremony follows a landmark year in which Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys.
For wider awards-season context, the 2027 Oscars date and awards season calendar outlines another major entertainment event scheduled for ABC.
Grammy Awards 2027 Host and Performers
The Recording Academy has not announced the 2027 host or performance lineup. Trevor Noah’s 2026 appearance was described as his final scheduled hosting assignment after six consecutive ceremonies.
Fans following major music events can also revisit the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards winners for context on the previous awards season.
The next confirmed Grammy milestone is October 22, when first-round voting closes. The November 16 nominations reveal will establish the official contenders ahead of February’s ceremony.
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