Justin Bieber returns to the Grammy stage after four-year hiatus

Justin Bieber is officially stepping back into the spotlight after four years away from the stage. The pop superstar will perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 1, marking his first major public performance since 2022.

Bieber last appeared on stage before cancelling his Justice World Tour to prioritize his health and personal life. Since then, fans have waited patiently for signs of a comeback, and the Grammys will deliver the moment many have been hoping for.

Four nominations, one big night

Bieber enters the ceremony with four Grammy nominations, making his return even more significant. His latest album, Swag, is nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album.

He also received nods for Best Pop Solo Performance for Daisies and Best R&B Performance for Yukon. With these nominations, Bieber becomes the first artist to earn simultaneous nominations in both Pop and R&B performance categories twice.

Despite a career spanning over a decade and 23 total Grammy nominations, Bieber has won just two awards so far: Best Dance/Electronic Recording in 2016 for Where Are Ü Now with Jack Ü and Best Country Duo/Group Performance in 2021 for 10,000 Hours with Dan Shay. All eyes will be on whether 2026 becomes his most successful Grammy year yet.

What’s next for Beliebers

The Grammy performance is only the beginning of Bieber’s return. Later this year, he is set to headline Coachella, a move that signals a major shift in how he approaches his career.

“It’s a groundbreaking move for a headliner, and it’s something he built entirely on his own,” a source told Rolling Stone. The deal was reportedly negotiated directly with festival promoter Goldenvoice, highlighting Bieber’s increased creative control.

“Between headlining Coachella and the success of Swag, it’s clear this is the start of an exciting new era for Justin, one where he’s fully in the driver’s seat,” the source added.

A new chapter, on his own terms

Bieber’s four-year break was spent re-evaluating both his career and personal priorities. He focused on family life, restructured his management team, and took time to determine what success would look like moving forward.

Now, he’s returning, not with relentless touring or constant visibility, but with carefully chosen moments that reflect a more intentional phase of his career.

Sunday, February 1, marks more than a Grammy performance. It signals the official return of Justin Bieber, this time entirely on his own terms.