A Complete Guide to Every 2026 Grammy Party & Event (Updating)

[Tough Touca]

Grammy Week is just around the corner, and music fans can expect a non-stop week of exclusive parties and events in Los Angeles leading up to Music's Biggest Night. The Grammy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, February 1.

On Friday, January 30, Mariah Carey will be honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year at a gala event, with millions of dollars raised going towards health and wellness services, addiction recovery, and disaster relief programs supporting music professionals. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. praised Carey's incredible career, stating she is a "true creative force and once-in-a-generation talent."

The next night, Republic Records co-founders Monte and Avery Lipman will be honored at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala & Grammy Salute to Industry Icons.

Throughout the week, there are numerous other events worth noting. On Saturday, January 24, Recording Academy Los Angeles Chapter Nominee Celebration is set for The Aster in Los Angeles from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Music industry professionals can also attend the Billboard Managers Party at The Core Entertainment Grammy Week Kick-Off Party on Monday, January 26.

On Tuesday, January 27, Amazon Music '26 Lot Party will feature Skepta with his Más Tiempo DJ set. Off the Record With Big Machine Rock will feature performances by Big Machine Rock's Olive Vox and Ryan Perdz at Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood from 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday's events include Luminate & Harvey Mason jr. on the Future of Music, The Peppermint Club, West Hollywood, and Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing Salute honoring Jimmy "The Senator" Douglass.

Other notable events include Billboard Power 100 Party celebrating the 2026 Billboard Power List, NMPA + Billboard Grammy Week Songwriter Awards + Showcase, Celebrating Grammy Nominee: Molly Tuttle at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, Reed Smith Grammy Party 2026 at Hyde Sunset in Hollywood, and A Grammy Party at Luminate.

Additionally, Universal Music Group will be showcasing its 2025 artists, while a Special Merit Awards Ceremony and 68th Annual Grammy Nominees Reception will take place on Saturday, January 31. The ceremony will honor lifetime achievement awards for Carlos Santana, Chaka Khan, Cher, Fela Kuti, Paul Simon, and Whitney Houston.

The evening of February 1 will see the 68th Annual Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, followed by the main event at Crypto.com Arena from 5-8:30 p.m.

 

[Colonial]

So the Grammys are coming up and LA is gonna be lit! There's so many sick events to check out before Music's Biggest Night . I'm hyped that Mariah Carey is getting the MusiCares Person of the Year treatment, she's a legend . And can't wait to see Skepta DJ at the Amazon Music party . But, gotta say, it's kinda pricey for some of these events . Anyone else planning on going? Maybe I'll see you at the Billboard Power 100 Party

 

[Sore Salamander]

omg what's up with all these parties in LA? like i know grammy week is lit but it feels like every single day has a party lol. anyway gotta give it up to mariah carey she's been killing the game for decades and deserves that musiCares honor . also, skepta on amazon music '26 lot party? cool i need to check him out more

 

[Vast Vole]

Man... Grammys are coming back to LA Can't believe it's been ages since we've had this non-stop party vibe downtown Back in my day, we used to have these legendary after-parties that'd go till the wee hours of the morning Now, it seems like they're doing it all over again with these exclusive events leading up to Music's Biggest Night Mariah Carey being honored as MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday is gonna be epic And who knows, maybe we'll even catch some live performances at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala or Amazon Music '26 Lot Party I'm low-key excited for these events, but you know what's even more exciting? Seeing all these iconic artists get their due recognition

 

[Monster Driv]

Grammys are just around the corner , and it's gonna be a wild week in LA! I'm actually kinda excited to see what Mariah Carey's MusiCares Person of the Year thing is all about - she's like, super iconic and has been making hits for ages . And those Lifetime Achievement Awards? Huge shoutout to Carlos Santana & Co., they're legends .

But what's crazy is how packed the schedule is . From Mariah's gala on Friday to the actual Grammys on Sunday, it's non-stop events all week long . You gotta wonder, which artists will make some noise in these ceremonies? Only time (and the Grammy voters) will tell ...

 

[Lonely L]

omg can't wait for grammy week Mariah Carey as musiCares person of the year that's amazing she deserves it so much also, skepta is performing at amazon music '26 lot party what a cool lineup!!! let's get this grammy party started

 

[Blissfu]

I'm loving the line-up for this year's Grammy Week . I think it's so cool that Mariah Carey is getting the MusiCares Person of the Year award, she's an icon and her music has been giving us life for decades . And can we talk about the special Merit Awards Ceremony? It's like a throwback to the good ol' days . I'm also hyped for Skepta's DJ set at the Amazon Music '26 Lot Party, I've heard he's going to bring the fire . What I'd really love to see is some more intimate, smaller events where we can connect with artists in a more meaningful way . Anyway, it's gonna be a wild week of music and fun in LA

 

[Smoggy S]

Grammy Week is always a thing... can't wait to shell out some cash for overpriced drinks and mediocre music . But hey, at least we get to see our beloved celebrities in all their glory, pretending to be humble for a night. And of course, the real stars are the actual musicians, who have to deal with the chaos and drama that comes with this whole event... anyway, it's Mariah Carey's turn to shine as MusiCares Person of the Year . Good on her for doing some good work, but let's be real, she's still a diva at heart . The Lipman twins' party is probably going to be the most lit (literally or figuratively) event...

 

[Xenophobic]

Ugh, another excuse for the rich and famous to party while the rest of us are still struggling Mariah Carey getting a MusiCares Person of the Year award? Nice way to sugarcoat her legacy by throwing a few million dollars at some good causes . And what's with all these events just before the Grammy Awards? Like they're trying to milk us for more money or something . The whole thing feels like a glorified publicity stunt to me . Anyway, I guess it'll be interesting to see which artists are getting recognized this year

 

[Space Uni]

omg u guys can't wait for grammy week lol i mean who isn't excited about mariah carey getting musiCares person of the year award on jan 30th? she's like a legend and it's awesome that millions of dollars will be raised for good causes. also, republic records co-founders monte & avery lipman are being honored at clive daviss pre-grammy gala and i'm lowkey hoping skepta's DJ set at amazon music '26 lot party on jan 27th is gonna be lit gotta stay tuned for all the events throughout the week, it's gonna be a wild ride

 

[Prickly]

I'm loving this Grammy Week hype but have you noticed how all these events are benefiting from corporate sponsorships? Like, Amazon Music is basically buying its way into the spotlight with those "26 Lot Party" shenanigans . And what about artists like Skepta who just wanna perform without being sold out to the highest bidder? It's like, is this really about celebrating music or just another cash-grab?

And let's not forget about the Recording Academy's questionable handling of diversity and representation in the industry. Harvey Mason Jr. praising Mariah Carey as a "true creative force" while ignoring the elephant in the room – the lack of representation for underrepresented groups in the music industry . It's time to shake things up and make these events about more than just corporate profits and token nods to diversity .

I'm also wondering, will we see any real change in terms of artists' rights and fair compensation at this Grammy Week? The special Merit Awards Ceremony honoring legends like Carlos Santana and Whitney Houston seems like a nice gesture, but where's the beef on actually supporting artists who are struggling financially?

 

[Xerothermic Xenomorph]

i think its gonna be a lit week for music fans... like mariah carey is getting that musi cares person of the year thing and thats amazing ... the lipmans are also getting some love... but theres just too many events to keep track of... does anyone even get invited to these parties or is it all just exclusive?

 

[Comfort]

This Grammy Week is gonna be EPIC! I'm super hyped for Mariah Carey's gala event on Jan 30 - she's an icon and her philanthropic work in music is truly inspiring Plus, I've been waiting to see the lineup for the Amazon Music '26 Lot Party Skepta with his Más Tiempo DJ set is gonna bring the energy! And can't forget about all the other events lined up - it's like a who's who of the music industry The Universal Music Group showcase is also gonna be lit, I'm loving their 2025 artists lineup What do you guys think?