The 56th Annual Grammy Awards take place on Sunday, Jan. 26 at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, but the schedule is jam-packed with parties hosted by record labels, music publishers, veterans and newcomers. More than 50 events are slated to take place in the days leading up to music’s biggest night, including a gala launch for Jimmy Iovine‘s Beats Music and Lyor Cohen‘s 300 Entertainment. Here is your definitive guide to all the goings-on.
Note: All party and event information, including location, times, venues, performers and any other information, is subject to change
Wednesday, January 22
Levi’s Celebrates a Music Icon at the Fonda (6126 Hollywood Blvd.): A private performance by Grammy-nominated artist Miguel.
Essence Presents Fifth Annual Black Women in Music at 1 Oak (9039 Sunset Blvd.): Featuring a performance by Emeli Sande.
Grammy in the Schools: Live! Featuring Vampire Weekend and Tig Notaro at Grand Ballroom, University of Southern California.
Thursday, January 23
The Billboard Power 100 Reception at the Emerson Theater (7080 Hollywood Blvd.): Honoring the top executives in the music industry, as selected by the biz bible, sponsored by Citibank, Guggenheim, Pepsi and American Airlines.
Delta Pre-Grammy Party Featuring Lorde at Soho House (9200 Sunset Blvd.): Anna Kendrick, Joe Jonas and Ashley Benson expected.
2014 Pre-Grammy Celebration at Boulevard 3 (6523 Sunset Blvd.): This Diddy-hosted affair is presented by the Senate Music Group and Cloud 10, sponsored by Bad Boy Entertainment, Baldhead, Ciroc Vodka, Lord Inc. Worldwide and Deleon.
L.A. Reid Presents Epic After Dark at DBA Hollywood (7969 Santa Monica Blvd.): The label majordomo and ex-X Factor judge presents new artist Kensington Kross with special guest DJ Cassidy.
Imagine Dragons Presented by Citi Thank You at the Wiltern Theatre (3790 Wilshire Blvd.): The multi-Grammy-nominated rockers will give a special performance especially for Citi card members to benefit the Grammy Foundation.
Mississippi Night at the Grammy Museum (800 W. Olympic): The fifth annual event celebrates the nominees and music from the fertile regions of Mississippi and Louisiana.
CAA Music Partnerships Pre-Grammy Cocktail Reception at the CAA offices (2000 Avenue of the Stars): The agency team hosts an intimate soiree for sponsor partners and friends, featuring performances from Smallpools and Ben Rector.
Recording Academy Trustee’s Award at Leica Gallery (8783 Beverly Blvd.): Awarded to the late rock photographer Jim Marshall, with special guest performance by Dale Watson.
Tasting of Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select at Leica Gallery (8783 Beverly Blvd.): Reliving the Rat Pack days of yore.
T-Mobile Presents Macklemore & Ryan Lewis at the Belasco Theater (1050 S. Hill St.)
Spotify and Troy Carter Pre-Grammy Music and Tech Celebration at Atom Factory: the private pre-Grammy party features a DJ set from Solange.
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Fox Rothschild’s 2nd Annual Grammy Weekend Event at the London West Hollywood (1020 N. San Vicente Blvd.): Guest speaker NeNe Leakes discusses “Legal and Business Issues Behind the Second Screen Experience.”
The Grammy Foundation Presents Grammy Jazz Ensembles at Spaghettini Grill & Jazz Club (3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach): National Endowment for the Arts Master Delfeayo Marsalis will perform with a select group of high school students.
The Grammy Foundation presents Music Preservation Project Legacy Concert “A Song Is Born”at Wilshire Ebell Theatre (4401 W. 8th St.): The 16th annual event celebrates music’s evolution and pioneering influence, featuring Bonnie Raitt, Mike Reid, Jimmy Webb, Paul Williams, Dan Wilson, Gavin DeGraw, Ryan Shaw, Jeff Barry, Skylar Grey, John Rzeznik, Allen Shamblin, Valerie Simpson and JD Souther.
The will.i.am Foundation Presents The Trans4m Concert at Avalon Hollywood (1735 Vine Street): Featuring performances by the host along with Biz Markie, Sergio Mendes, Slick Rick and Scarface, among others.
Friday, January 24
Entertainment Law Initiative luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel (9641 Sunset Blvd.): A keynote discussion with news icon Tom Brokaw highlighted 2013’s 15th annual luncheon and scholarship presentation. Entertainment attorney Chuck Ortner received the service award.
The 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute at L.A. Convention Center West Hall (1201 S. Figueroa St.): Carole King is the honoree for the Recording Academy benefit featuring performances by Sara Bareilles, Jakob Dylan, Gloria Estefan, Louise Goffin, Amy Grant, Jesse & Joy, Alicia Keys, Martina McBride, Leah McFall, Miguel, Jennifer Nettles, Pink, Train, will.i.am, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Judith Hill and Darlene Love, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.
Beats Music Launch at the Belasco Theater (1050 S. Hill Street): Hosted by Jimmy Iovine, Dr. Dre, Len Blavatnik, Marc Rowan, Trent Reznor, Luke Wood and Ian Rogers, the newest, “human-curated” streaming music service makes its bow with the promise, “Watch an incredible playlist come to life with special guests and performances.”
OK! Pre-Grammy Party at Lure (1439 Ivar St.): The celebrity mag hosts a performance by Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks, with music by DJ Spider, sponsored by ChapStick, 5 Gum, Herbal Essences and Le Vian.
The Jackie Boyz & Friends Pre-Grammy Awards Red-Carpet Party at W Station @ W Hollywood (6250 Hollywood Blvd.): Featuring a performance by Wayne Brady.
17th Annual “Friends ‘N’ Family” Pre-Grammy Event at Park Plaza Hotel featuring performances by Iggy Azalea, Hiatus Kaiyote, New Beat Fund, Betty Who, and MKTO. (607 S Park View St.)
The 2014 Vibe Impact Awards at Carondelet House (627 S. Carondelet St.): Honoring Nas, with a set by DJ D-Nice.
The Grammy Foundation presents Entertainment Law Initiative at the Beverly Hills Hotel (9641 Sunset Blvd.): Tom Brokaw hosted last year, when Chuck Ortner received a service award.
Republic Pre-Grammy Party at Rock & Reilly’s (8911 W. Sunset)
300 Entertainment X Encore Sessions Grammy Awards Weekend Party at the Standard (8300 Sunset Blvd.): Music mogul Lyor Cohen introduces his new WMG venture, with performances by ASTR and a DJ set by Been Trill, sponsored by Absolut Elyx.
Saturday, January 25
Fourth Annual Pre-Grammy Manager’s Brunch at Bootsy Bellow (9229 W. Sunset Blvd.): Family Tree Entertainment founder/CEO Michael “Blue” Williams pays tribute to Top Dawg Entertainment, the management team behind Kendrick Lamar, along with PR powerhouse Patti Webster, who passed away last year. Sponsored by SunTrust Bank and Siku Glacier Ice Vodka.
Lucian Grainge’s UMG Artist Showcase ’14 at Lure (1439 Ivar Avenue): Look for Grammy nominees Lorde, Robin Thicke and Kacey Musgraves among the performers at the UMG chief’s exclusive annual luncheon bash.
Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch: Sponsored by Mac Viva Glam and Three Six Zero Group, the invite-only bash is frequented by Jay Z and Beyonce as well as previous attendees like Rihanna, Charlize Theron and Will Smith. (Private home)
BMI Presents “How I Wrote That Song” at the House of Blues (8430 Sunset Blvd.): Noon panel featuring Wiz Khalifa, Alex Da Kid, Charlie Wilson, Linda Perry and Dallas Davidson plus special guests.
ASCAP’s 2014 Grammy Nominee Brunch at Beverly SLS Hotel (465 S. La Cienega Blvd.): Fifth annual brunch honors rhythm and soul nominees.
CBS Radio Presents Capital Cities at The Conga Room (800 W. Olympic)
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Nielsen Grammy Award Celebration at Herringbone at Mondrian (8440 W. Sunset Blvd.): Live entertainment from John Legend and Preservation Hall Jazz Band with food by celebrity chef Brian Malarkey.
The Recording Academy Pre-Grammy Gala and Grammy Salute to Industry Icons at Beverly Hilton Hotel (9876 Wilshire): Otherwise known as Clive Davis’ annual shindig, this year honoring UMG chief Lucian Grainge.
Hennessy Privilege and LL Cool J presents A Dinner Celebrating Music’s Biggest Night at the Bazaar by Jose Andres SLS Hotel (465 S. La Cienega Blvd.)
Primary Wave Pre-Grammy Party at the Rivabella (8201W. Sunset Blvd.): Look for CeeLo and Melissa Etheridge among the celebrants.
Gucci “Time Is Music” at the Grammy Museum (800 W. Olympic Blvd.): Featuring a performance by Janelle Monae.
2014 Wammys at St. Nick’s Pub (8450 West 3rd St.): Counterprograming Clive Davis’ competing soiree is this hipster hang with karaoke hosted by Dani Harrison, boutique PR agency Big Hassle, Fender and Hot Records. Last year’s attendees included My Morning Jacket’s Jim James.
Sunday, January 26
The Recording Academy Presents Grammy Celebration Party at Los Angeles Convention Center (1201 S. Figueroa St.)
Billboard After Party, Presented by Citi and Bud Light Platinum at The London (1020 N. San Vicente Blvd.)
Warner Music Group Grammy Celebration at Sunset Tower Hotel (8358 Sunset Blvd.) The label group rolls out the red carpet for their 2014 Grammy-nominated artists, including Bruno Mars, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Ed Sheeran, Nate Reuss, Michael Buble, Cee Lo Green, Neil Young, Coldplay, Hunter Hayes and others.
Red Light Management 2014 Grammy Awards After Party at Skybar at the Mondrian (8440 Sunset Blvd.)
Republic Grammy Party at 1 Oak (9039 Sunset Blvd.)
Universal Music After Party at Ace Hotel Downtown (929 South Broadway)
Pandora After Party at Create Los Angeles (6021 Hollywood Blvd.): Featuring Adrian Lux, presented by StubHub
Pharell Williams and Uniglow Post-Grammy Afterparty (location TBD)
Def Jam Records Post-Grammy Party (location TBD)
Monday, January 27
The Recording Academy Presents The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles at Los Angeles Convention Center (1201 S. Figueroa St.)
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