The Recording Academy has officially announced that 16-time Grammy winner Bruno Mars will take the stage at the 2026 Grammy Awards, marking a significant addition to an already spectacular performance roster. The revelation came through the Grammys’ official Instagram channel, generating substantial buzz among music enthusiasts worldwide.
Mars enters this year’s ceremony with three prestigious nominations: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for his collaborative track ‘APT’ with BLACKPINK member Rose. This recognition continues his remarkable Grammy legacy, which includes four awards won as part of Silk Sonic in 2022, plus previous triumphs in 2016 and 2018 where he secured both Album and Record of the Year honors.
The performance announcement coincides with Mars’ preparation for his highly anticipated solo album ‘The Romantic,’ scheduled for release on February 27, 2026. The artist will subsequently embark on an extensive seven-month global tour beginning in April, demonstrating his continued dominance in the music industry.
This year’s ceremony, hosted for the final time by Trevor Noah, will broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026. The event will feature an impressive array of performers including Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Rose, and Sabrina Carpenter. Additionally, the show will include a special ‘In Memoriam’ segment honoring recently departed music icons Ozzy Osbourne and Roberta Flack.
The 2026 Grammys will also feature prominent presenters such as Harry Styles, Charli XCX, and Queen Latifah. Notably, this ceremony represents the final broadcast on CBS before the prestigious awards show transitions to Disney platforms starting in 2027, marking the end of an era in Grammy television history.