Music’s biggest night returned in full force as the 2026 Grammy Awards lit up the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, celebrating artistry across genres, cultures, and generations. Hosted once again by Trevor Noah, the ceremony blended spectacle with substance, spotlighting global sounds, breakthrough artists, and dominant chart-toppers who shaped the year in music.
From rap and pop to Latin, rock, and global music, the night belonged to heavyweights with Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, and Lady Gaga standing tall among the evening’s biggest winners.
The ceremony featured a high-profile lineup of presenters including Harry Styles, Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Jeff Goldblum, Teyana Taylor, Nikki Glaser, and Marcello Hernandez, underscoring the Grammys’ blend of music, pop culture, and entertainment.
Indian musicians also made a visible presence through nominations for Anoushka Shankar, Siddhant Bhatia, Shakti, and Charu Suri, reflecting India’s growing global influence, though the night ended without a win for the country.
Several artists walked away with career-defining victories, reshaping the awards narrative for the year: