Trevor Noah to host 2026 Grammy Awards for sixth and final time

Emmy Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated comedian Trevor Noah

Emmy Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated comedian Trevor Noah will return one final time as master of ceremonies for the 2026 Grammy Awards.

The announcement by the Recording Academy noted that this will mark Trevor's sixth time hosting the prestigious music ceremony.

The show is scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 8 to 11:30 pm Eastern Time with live Pacific Time coverage from 5 to 8:30 pm.

The 2026 ceremony will take place at Crypto.com Arena, in Los Angeles, California.

"This will be Noah's sixth time as host of the Grammy Awards and he will also serve as an executive producer," the Recording Academy noted.

They noted that the 2026 Grammy Awards will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and streamed live and on demand on Paramount Plus.

Paramount Plus Premium subscribers can watch the ceremony live and on-demand, while Paramount Plus Essential subscribers will have access to the show on-demand the day after the telecast airs.

The Grammy Awards are widely regarded as one of the most prestigious accolades in the music industry.

They are unique in that they are peer recognised, voted on by the Recording Academy's voting membership body.

This body represents music makers across all genres and creative disciplines, including recording artists, songwriters, producers, mixers, and engineers.

Noah has earned widespread acclaim for his work across multiple entertainment platforms.

He is an Emmy Award-winning comedian, a Golden Globe Award nominee, and has also been nominated for a Grammy Award.

His presence on the Grammy stage has become synonymous with laughter, engagement, and a fresh perspective on the music world.

The Grammy Awards will be produced by Fulwell Entertainment on behalf of the Recording Academy.

 "The 2026 Grammy Awards will be produced by Fulwell Entertainment for the Recording Academy. Ben Winston, Raj Kapoor, Jesse Collins, and Trevor Noah are executive producers," the academy said.

For media and press seeking further information on the 2026 Grammy Awards, the academy noted that resources are available through Paramount Press Express.

The Grammy Awards remain the only music accolades in which winners are chosen entirely by their peers.

This distinction highlights the respect and authority of the Recording Academy’s voting members, who are recognised industry professionals in performance, songwriting, production, and engineering.

Each year, the awards honour artists across all genres and creative roles, making the Grammy's a true reflection of the industry’s diversity and talent.

As fans anticipate the 2026 ceremony, excitement is heightened by the knowledge that Noah’s hosting run will conclude with this year’s show.