The Recording Academy has officially unveiled the major timeline for the 2027 Grammy Awards season, giving artists, labels, producers, and fans a clearer picture of the road to music’s biggest night.
The 69th annual Grammy Awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on February 7, 2027, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
One of the biggest changes announced for the upcoming edition is the Grammys’ move to ABC — marking the first time since 1972 that the ceremony will air on the network.
The show will also be streamed on Disney+ and Hulu, signalling what the Recording Academy described as “a new home and a bold new chapter” for the awards.
For artists hoping to secure nominations, the eligibility window has now been confirmed. Only projects released between August 31, 2025, and August 28, 2026, will qualify for consideration at the 2027 Grammys.
Another major date to watch is November 16, 2026, when the official nominations will be announced. That reveal is expected to shape conversations across the global music industry, especially as Afrobeats, pop, hip-hop, R&B, and international categories continue to expand in global relevance.
Voting for the awards will happen in two phases. First-round voting is set for October 12 to October 22, 2026, allowing Recording Academy members to decide the final nominees across categories.
The final round of voting will then run from December 10, 2026, through January 7, 2027, before winners are announced live during the February ceremony.
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 |
With the calendar now officially in place, attention will gradually begin shifting toward the artists and projects expected to dominate the conversation heading into one of the most anticipated Grammy seasons in recent years.