West Hollywood Buzzes With Grammys Weekend Parties and Events

The neighborhood known for its luxury hotels, LGBTQ+ nightlife, and wellness offerings was a hub of activity during music's biggest night.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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While the 2026 Grammy Awards took place in downtown Los Angeles, West Hollywood turned up the heat this past weekend, serving up a true musical spectacular for residents and visitors alike. The city, known as a creative epicenter and favorite of the stars, hosted a variety of parties and events, including pre-Grammys and after-parties at iconic venues like Sunset Tower's Tower Bar and The Roxy. Beyond the music scene, West Hollywood also provided a respite for A-listers, who came to the neighborhood's hotels, spas, and wellness offerings to get red-carpet ready.

Why it matters

West Hollywood has long been considered an L.A. hot spot, especially during awards season when the city's proximity to the music industry and strong sense of community make it a natural draw for artists, industry leaders, and visitors. The buzz surrounding Grammys weekend highlights West Hollywood's role as a living, breathing home for music where history is honored and new greatness is still being created.

The details

Over Grammys weekend, many parties and events popped up in West Hollywood. At Sunset Tower's Tower Bar, Epic Records and Hennessy hosted their pre-Grammys party, which was attended by Zara Larsson, Tyla, Adam Lambert, Kesha, and more. As If threw an after-party for Hilary Duff's Los Angeles tour stop at Beaches Tropicana, and Jill Scott performed at The Sun Rose. West Hollywood is home to iconic music venues like the Troubadour and The Roxy that have launched the careers of many marquee names, and today, studios like NightBird Recording Studios at the Sunset Marquis carry that legacy forward.

  • The 2026 Grammy Awards took place on February 7, 2026 in downtown Los Angeles.
  • Grammys weekend festivities occurred from February 6-8, 2026 in West Hollywood.

The players

Tom Kiely

The president and CEO of Visit West Hollywood, who says the city has long been a creative epicenter where artists, tastemakers, and industry leaders naturally gravitate during awards season.

The Troubadour

An iconic West Hollywood music venue that has launched the careers of many marquee names.

The Roxy

Another iconic West Hollywood music venue that has launched the careers of many marquee names.

NightBird Recording Studios

A studio at the Sunset Marquis in West Hollywood that carries forward the legacy of the city's rich music history.

1 Hotel's Bamford Wellness Spa

A spa in West Hollywood that provides wellness offerings for talent to get red-carpet ready.

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What they’re saying

“The city has long been a creative epicenter, where artists, tastemakers, and industry leaders naturally gravitate not just for the awards themselves, but for the celebration that surrounds them.”

— Tom Kiely, President and CEO of Visit West Hollywood (elle.com)

“These spaces reinforce West Hollywood's role as a living, breathing home for music where history is honored, and new greatness is still being created.”

— Tom Kiely, President and CEO of Visit West Hollywood (elle.com)

What’s next

The 2027 Grammy Awards are scheduled to take place in downtown Los Angeles on February 12, 2027, and West Hollywood is expected to once again be a hub of activity surrounding the event.

The takeaway

West Hollywood's rich history with the music industry, combined with its proximity to recording studios, production hubs, and the creative communities of the Hollywood Hills, as well as its culture that values artistic freedom and collaboration, make it a natural destination for artists and industry insiders during awards season and beyond.