Are the Grammys Still Happening Amid the California Wildfires?

With the California wildfires still raging, the question remains: When will everything return to normal? Whether that means resuming regular schedules or major events like the Grammys, uncertainty lingers. Will the ceremony still take place amid a disaster that has displaced many and caused the loss of cherished belongings?

As stated by Recording Academy and MusiCares CEO Harvey Mason Jr. on the Recording Academy website, “The entire GRAMMY family is shocked and deeply saddened by the situation unfolding in Los Angeles.” He added, “The music community is being so severely impacted, but we will come together as an industry to support one another. Our organizations exist to serve music people because music is a powerful force for good in the world, and we hope the broader industry will now rally to this cause.”

In an Instagram carousel post, the Recording Academy wrote, “As the devastation unfolds from the wildfires in Los Angeles, the Recording Academy and MusiCares have launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to support music professionals impacted by the crisis and made a combined pledge of $1 million to kick off the efforts.”

With funds being raised to help those affected by the wildfires, what does this mean for the Grammys? Keep reading to find out if the music event has been postponed.

When Are the 2025 Grammys?

The Grammys are set to take place on February 2, 2025, at 8:00 PM EST at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Are the Grammys Still Happening?

As of now, the Grammys are still scheduled to take place. No decision has been made regarding a postponement.

Will the Grammys Be Postponed Due to the Fires?

There is no official word from the Recording Academy on whether the Grammys will be postponed yet. According to Variety, insiders confirmed that while it is too early to make a final decision, the award show will most likely focus on raising funds for “the city and its music-centric residents.”