Several artists, including Sabrina Carpenter, Addison Rae, and KATSEYE, are scheduled to perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Sabrina Carpenter's 2025 Grammy performance featured her singles "Espresso" and "Please Please Please." Addison Rae and KATSEYE are among the artists performing at the ceremony for the first time, as part of a segment dedicated to the current year's Best New Artist nominees. Other Best New Artist nominees include Alex Warren, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, and sombr.
Leon Thomas and Sabrina Carpenter each received six nominations for the current year's awards. Thomas's nominations include Album of the Year and Best R&B Album for "MUTT," Best Traditional R&B Performance for "Vibes Don't Lie," Best R&B Song for "Yes It Is," and Best R&B Performance for "Mutt (Live From NPR's Tiny Desk)." Carpenter's nominations include Best Pop Vocal Album for "Man's Best Friend," Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, and Best Music Video for "Manchild." In 2025, Carpenter won two Grammys: Best Pop Solo Performance for "Espresso" and Best Pop Vocal Album for "Short n' Sweet."
Further performers for the 2026 Grammy Awards are anticipated to be announced.