Music fans across the United Kingdom, get ready to mark your calendars. The countdown has officially begun for one of the most anticipated moments in the music calendar: the announcement of the nominees for the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Later today, the Recording Academy will pull back the curtain, revealing the artists in contention for the prestigious awards. The ceremony itself is scheduled for February 1st, but the excitement starts now with the nominee reveal.
When to Watch the GRAMMY Nominations in the UK
For viewers in the UK, timing is everything. The official nominee announcement will take place at 11am Eastern Time (ET) in the United States. For British audiences, this translates to 4pm Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) this afternoon.
The live-streamed event is expected to last for approximately 30 minutes. During this broadcast, the nominees for the major categories will be unveiled, including the highly coveted Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist awards.
How to Stream the 2026 GRAMMY Nominee Announcement Live
The Recording Academy has made it simple for fans and media around the world to watch the announcements as they happen. You won't need a paid subscription to tune in.
The entire nominee announcement ceremony can be watched live and for free on the following official channels:
- The Official GRAMMY Website
- The Recording Academy’s official YouTube channel
This simultaneous broadcast ensures you won't miss a moment of the action.
Star-Studded Presenters and Ceremony Details
The Recording Academy is ensuring the nominee reveal is an event in itself. An all-star lineup of presenters has been confirmed to unveil the nominees across all 95 GRAMMY categories.
Confirmed talent includes major artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Lizzo, Karol G, Sam Smith, and Mumford & Sons. Adding to the excitement, Chappell Roan, last year's Best New Artist winner, will also be presenting.
Looking ahead, the main 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards ceremony will be held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. In the US, the show will be broadcast on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. UK broadcast details are expected to be confirmed at a later date, so stay tuned for further announcements.
