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Grammy Week 2026 Ignites with Exclusive Parties & Tributes
2 Feb
Summary
- Multiple exclusive parties and galas preceded the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.
- Amazon Music, We Are Moving the Needle, and YouTube hosted notable events.
- Mariah Carey was honored as the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year.
Leading up to the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 1, 2026, a series of prestigious galas and private events celebrated the music industry's most influential figures. Festivities began on Tuesday, January 27, with Amazon Music hosting the '26 Lot Party in Culver City, featuring performances and DJ sets, and Amazon's listening lounges spotlighting Artists to Watch for 2026.
Further events included the Resonator Awards at Chaplin Studios, honoring icons like Chaka Khan and contemporary artists. On Friday, February 1, Mariah Carey was celebrated as the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year with a tribute lineup. The momentum continued on Saturday, January 31, with YouTube's PAMOJA celebration of African Music & Culture and the Recording Academy's Pre-GRAMMY Gala honoring Republic Records co-founders Monte and Avery Lipman.
The main Grammy Awards ceremony took place on Sunday, February 1, with Steven Tyler hosting the Jam for Janie GRAMMY Viewing Party. Exclusive after-parties hosted by UMG, Sony, and The Grammy Museum continued the celebration following the final trophy handover.
