Key dates to know ahead of the 2027 Grammy Awards

Here are key dates to know ahead of the highly anticipated 2027 Grammy Awards.
The Recording Academy has confirmed the major dates for the 2027 Grammy Awards season, setting the stage for music’s biggest night. The 69th annual Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, February 7, 2027, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The ceremony will also mark a major broadcast shift, as the Grammys will air on ABC for the first time since 1972, with streaming also available on Disney+ and Hulu.
For artists, labels, media companies, and fans, the most important date to note is the eligibility window. Projects must have been released between August 31, 2025, and August 28, 2026, to be considered for the 2027 Grammy Awards.
The Recording Academy also confirmed that nominations for the 2027 Grammys will be announced on Monday, November 16, 2026. This will reveal the artists, albums, songs, producers, and music professionals shortlisted across the award categories.
Voting will take place in two stages. First-round voting is scheduled for October 12 to October 22, 2026, when Recording Academy members will vote to determine the nominees. Final-round voting will then run from December 10, 2026, to January 7, 2027, to decide the eventual winners.
The 2027 ceremony will be held on February 7, 2027, when the winners will be announced live from Los Angeles. According to the Recording Academy, the upcoming edition represents a “new home and a bold new chapter” for the awards following its move to ABC.
Key dates for the 2027 Grammy Awards
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Eligibility period | August 31, 2025 – August 28, 2026 |
| Media company registration period | June 25, 2026 – August 14, 2026 |
| Online entry period | July 7, 2026 – August 21, 2026 |
| First-round voting | October 12, 2026 – October 22, 2026 |
| Nominees announced | November 16, 2026 |
| Final-round voting | December 10, 2026 – January 7, 2027 |
| 2027 Grammy Awards ceremony | February 7, 2027 |
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