All Best New Artist nominees to perform at the 2026 Grammys

The Recording Academy has confirmed that all nominees in the Best New Artist category will perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards. 

Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías are set to take part in a special segment highlighting emerging talent. The awards show will air live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS, with streaming available on Paramount+.

Addison Rae and Alex Warren are both first-time Grammy nominees, recognized for their debut albums, Addison and You'll Be Alright, Kid, respectively. KATSEYE, also a first-time nominee, is up for Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Gabriela.” Grammy winner Leon Thomas leads the pack with six nominations, including Album of the Year (MUTT) and Best R&B Album. First-time nominee Lola Young is nominated for Best New Artist and Best Pop Solo Performance (“Messy”), while Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías round out the category with acclaimed projects and chart-topping singles.

In addition to the Best New Artist performances, Sabrina Carpenter, a two-time Grammy winner with six nominations this year, has also been confirmed to perform. The 2026 Grammys will be hosted by Trevor Noah, with the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony airing earlier on the same day. Fulwell Entertainment produces the ceremony, with Ben Winston, Raj Kapoor, Jesse Collins, and Noah serving as executive producers.

Fans can also explore Grammy Week events, including Grammy House, the Grammy U Masterclass, and special performances celebrating emerging talent and cultural milestones, leading up to the main awards show.