Justin Bieber Makes Comeback at 2026 Grammys After Four-Year Hiatus

Justin Bieber is set to make a highly anticipated return to the stage at the 2026 Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 1, marking his first major public performance in four years. The pop superstar last performed publicly in 2022, when he cancelled his tour to focus on his health and family, leaving fans eagerly awaiting his comeback. The Grammys will provide the perfect stage for his long-awaited return. 

Bieber enters the night with four Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for his latest release Swag. He is also up for Best Pop Solo Performance for “Daisies” and Best R&B Performance for “Yukon,” making him the first artist to achieve simultaneous nominations in both Pop and R&B performance categories twice. Despite 23 career nominations, Bieber has only won two Grammys: Best Dance/Electronic Recording in 2016 for “Where Are Ü Now” with Jack Ü and Best Country Duo/Group Performance in 2021 with Dan + Shay for “10,000 Hours.” All eyes will be on whether he can finally make a sweep in the major Pop and R&B categories this year.

Bieber will join a stacked lineup of performers at the ceremony, including Sabrina Carpenter, Pharrell Williams, Clipse, and all eight nominees for Best New Artist, such as Addison Rae, The Marías, KATSEYE, and Lola Young. Harry Styles and Doechii are among the confirmed presenters, while Trevor Noah will host the Grammys for the sixth and final time before stepping down.

The Grammy performance is only the beginning of Bieber’s return. Later in the year, he is set to headline Coachella, a move negotiated directly with festival promoter Goldenvoice, highlighting his increased creative control. A source told Rolling Stone that the Coachella gig represents “a new era for Justin, one where he’s fully in the driver’s seat.”

Bieber’s four-year hiatus was a period of personal and professional restructuring, during which he focused on family, assembled a new management team, and clarified his creative priorities. Now, with a refreshed vision and renewed energy, Sunday’s performance will mark the official start of a new chapter in his career, returning to the spotlight on his own terms.