It ended with stars such as Bad Bunny winning Album of the Year for "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," Billie Eilish (with Finneas) taking home Song of the Year for "Wildflower," and Kendrick Lamar with SZA winning Record of the Year for "Luther."
Even with live performances being a large part of the show, some of the best Grammys moments happened when attendees were just enjoying the night together.
From meetups between A-list stars to candid shots of celebrities enjoying the live event, take a look at the best photos you may have missed from the 2026 Grammys.
Photographers captured the glee of Grammy-winning stars after they took home their trophies.
Olivia Dean at the Grammy Awards in February 2026.
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Olivia Dean won the Grammy for best new artist.
After shouting out her immigrant grandparents in her acceptance speech, Dean was all smiles as she walked backstage.
They also caught celebrity pals like Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish giving each other squeezes.
Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish at the Grammy Awards in February 2026.
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Carpenter and Eilish were photographed embracing between awards presentations in a cheeky moment.
Carpenter was nominated for six Grammys, including song and album of the year, while Eilish won song of the year for "Wildflower."
Other Grammy attendees were spotted getting lost in conversation during the show.
Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny speak at the Grammy Awards in February 2026.
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During the event, Carpenter also spent some time chatting to Bad Bunny, who won the Grammy for album of the year for "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" just a week before he is set to perform at the Super Bowl Half Time Show.
Carpenter and Bad Bunny seemed locked in on their conversation despite the fanfare around them.
Chappell Roan looked giddy talking to Lady Gaga.
Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan at the Grammy Awards in February 2026.
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The "Abracradaba" performer, who took home the Grammys for best dance pop recording and best pop vocal album, took some time to greet nominee Roan during the event.
The pair held hands and grinned at each other as they spoke.
Teyana Taylor paused for a quick photo op between bites of cake.
Teyana Taylor backstage at the Grammy Awards in February 2026.
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Taylor had a busy night at the 2026 Grammys, as she was nominated for best R&B album and presented alongside Nikki Glaser.
Still, she found some time to take a break to eat a slice of cake backstage. Taylor blew a kiss to the camera before taking a bite.
