Overview
- The 35th Person of the Year gala takes place Jan. 30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, two nights before the 68th Grammy Awards.
- Confirmed performers include Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Billy Porter, Adam Lambert, Charlie Puth, Kesha, Maggie Rogers, Teddy Swims, Laufey and Taylor Momsen, with more names to be announced.
- Jermaine Dupri will open the evening with a curated DJ set, with musical direction by Daniel Moore II and production by Lewis & Clark’s Joe Lewis and R. A. Clark.
- The program features a cocktail reception, a seated dinner and an all-star tribute concert supporting MusiCares’ emergency assistance, recovery, mental-health, preventive clinic and disaster-relief efforts.
- A live auction will offer exclusive experiences, including a VIP Floor Bistro table at the 2026 Grammy Awards, with winners required to be present and some packages possibly involving international travel.