The Complete Guide to Parties and Events (Updating) – The Hollywood Reporter


With the biggest night in music just around the corner, artists, executives and other industry creatives are celebrating with parties spread throughout the week. A-listers from Lenny Kravitz to Kelsea Ballerini and Ice Spice are among the many making appearances and performing at various events across Los Angeles.

The 66th annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, will air live on CBS from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 4. The event will also stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

Some of the celebrations happening this week include Warner Music Group’s party to honor the label’s 2024 Grammy-nominated artists and songwriters, Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy gala and Universal Music Group’s after party. Below is a roundup of what’s to come in the days surrounding the 2024 Grammys.

Tuesday, Jan. 30

Hollywood & Mind Grammy Week Spotlight on Mental Health in the Music Industry
The London, 1020 N San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood
4-7 p.m.

The event will feature conversations surrounding mental health in the music industry with artists, including Brent Smith of Shinedown, Em Beihold, Maroon 5 founding member Ryan Dusick, Splice, Milk & Honey, MusiCares and more.

The Resonator Awards
Beauty & Essex, 1615 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles
6 p.m.

We Are Moving the Needle, the organization founded by Grammy Award-winning mastering engineer Emily Lazar to close the gender gap in the recording studio, is hosting the first annual Resonator Awards to honor outstanding women in production and engineering roles. Honorees include Alanis Morissette, Corinne Bailey Rae, Caroline Polachek, Catherine Marks, Laura Sisk, Jennifer Decilveo, Michael Goldstone and Christine Thomas. Those presenting the awards are Lazar, Shirley Manson, boygenius, Jack Antonoff, Ariel Rechtshaid, Fletcher and Autumn Rowe.

BMG Pre-Grammy Celebration 2024
Bar Lis, 1541 Wilcox Ave., Los Angeles
7-11 p.m.

In Our DNA: Hip House Screening
6-9:30 p.m.
Black Experience on Xfinity and 300 Studios Red Carpet are hosting an exclusive red carpet screening of their docuseries In Our DNA: Hip House. The three-part series, which examines the birth, evolution and collision of hip-hop and house music, is out now exclusively on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel and Xumo.

Billboard & Tres Generaciones Tequila Celebrate The New Nominees
6-8 p.m.
The Collaboration will kick off at Billboard’s Power 100 event and include the release of “Get Up Anthems” to showcase regional music that inspires major cities.

CÎROC Limonata Celebrates Victoria Monét at Jaguar II Grammy Party
West Hollywood
9 p.m.-1 a.m.

CÎROC introduces the newest permanent flavor CÎROC Limonata and toasts to Monét’s seven nominations with an exclusive first taste of the new flavor before its release on Feb 1.

Wednesday, Jan. 31

BMI’s GRAMMY Award Nominees Celebration
3-5 p.m.
BMI is thrilled to toast this year’s amazing talent and pay tribute to the 2024 GRAMMY nominees across all genres and categories. 

Billboard Power 100 Party
5-7 p.m.
The event celebrates the 2024 Billboard Power List.

Recording Academy Songwriters & Composers Wings’ A Celebration of Craft
Grammy Museum, 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles
The celebration — a first joint Grammy week event for the Academy’s craft wings — will salute the year-round work of the Producers & Engineers and Songwriters & Composers Wings and shine a light on the people working behind the scenes to create the year’s best musical works. Leslie Ann Jones will also be honored at the event.

Handling Your Business: Play Smart & Win Big Event
Hip Hop Til Infinity Pop Up, 6400 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
6 p.m.

The event, featuring Deon Cole, Terry Hunter, DJ Jazzy Jeff, J. Ivy, No ID and Jonathan Morales, will include cocktails, a panel, music and dacning.

Music Maker Dinner Presented by BMAC, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, In Association with ASCAP
Los Angeles
7-11 p.m.

Black Music Action Coalition will kick off its Grammy Week celebrations with an exclusive, invite-only dinner hosted in collaboration with legendary producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. The event will feature a tribute by 1500 or Nothin’ and friends, as well as a DJ set by Jermaine Dupri. 

Thursday, Feb. 1

Black Music Collective With Lenny Kravitz
The Fairmont Century Plaza
At the third-annual Grammy week event, music icon Lenny Kravitz will receive the Recording Academy Global Impact Award, presented by the Black Music Collective.

Women in Music: Panel and Podcast Event
Hip Hop Til Infinity Pop Up, 6400 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
5 p.m.
The event, featuring Estelle, Denise Watts, Cristina Chavez, Grace Hsiu, Jozzy and Brooke St. James, includes cocktails, a panel, music and mingling.

Spotify Best New Artist Event
Paramount Studios, Hollywood
7 p.m.

The seventh annual event will include live performances from the best new artists nominees including Gracie Abrams, Coco Jones, Noah Kahan, Victoria Monét, Jelly Roll, Ice Spice and The War and Treaty.

Warner Music Group Party
Citizen News, 1545 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles
Warner Music Group’s annual Grammy kickoff celebration will feature live performances by Charli XCX and Teddy Swims. The event is held in honor of the label’s 2024 Grammy-nominated artists and songwriters, such as Dua Lipa, Janelle Monáe, Fred again.., Burna Boy, Zach Bryan, David Guetta, Skrillex, Gorillaz, Brandy Clark, Brandi Carlile, Joni Mitchell, Metallica, Ed Sheeran, Kelly Clarkson, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, Laufey and more. 

Milk & Honey + Reservoir Grammy Party
A private estate in Bel Air
1-5 p.m.

The event will be held with friends Splice, Mark Music & Media Law P.C. BMI and UBS.

Friday, Feb. 2

Heather Lowery’s Femme It Forward High Tea Party
A private estate in West Hollywood
1-4 p.m.

Live Nation partner Heather Lowery is hosting the Femme It Forward High Tea Party for Grammy honorees and music industry executives to enjoy a multi-sensory culinary and cocktail experience, an upscale tea bar, live music and immersive activations.

UnitedMasters’ Celebration of Independence Concert 
Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
The UnitedMasters celebration honors the power of independent music and the trailblazing artists pushing culture forward. The event will feature performances from Davido, Tokischa and Uncle Waffles. 

ASCAP Grammy Brunch
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers kicks off Grammy weekend by bringing together its nominated songwriters, composers and special guests for an afternoon of music and drinks. Attendees will include Kelsea Ballerini, Leon Thomas, Carly Pearce, Laufey, Natalia Lafourcade, David Guetta, Dan Nigro and Slipknot.

2024 GRAMMY U Masterclass with Halle Bailey
Rolling Greens on Mateo, 1005 Mateo St., Los Angeles
1 p.m.

The panel and livestream will feature a masterclass with Grammy-nominated artist Halle Bailey, where attendees will learn the ins and outs of navigating multifaceted artistry and the nuances of artistic evolution and adaptability. 

BMI’s How I Wrote That Song – GRAMMY Edition
2-4 p.m.
This Grammy week edition of BMI’s long-running series How I Wrote That Song will feature 2024 Grammy-nominated BMI affiliates Davido, D’Mile and Hit-Boy. BMI’s creative vp Catherine Brewton will lead the discussion as the hit-makers discuss the process behind their biggest tracks and Grammy-nominated songs.

Vevo Grammy Event With Gracie Abrams
NeueHouse Hollywood, 6121 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
7-10 p.m.

Best new artist nominee Gracie Abrams will deliver a performance for Vevo’s Grammy Party.

Saturday, Feb. 3

Primary Wave Pre-Grammy Party with Billboard
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, 9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills
7-11 p.m.

The 17th annual Grammy Pre-Party, in partnership with Billboard to celebrate Billboard No. 1s, will feature a DJ set from Grammy Award-winning artist CeeLo Green.

GQ x Grand Marnier Grammy Party
Bungalow 1 at Chateau Marmont, 8821 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
9 p.m.-12 a.m.

To honor the nominees for this year’s Grammy Awards, GQ and Grand Marnier are curating a star-studded invite-only party hosted by GQ’s editor-in-chief Will Welch. The event will be joined by a handful of well-acclaimed artists and Grammy nominees as co-hosts. 

The Roots Jam Brunch Presented by Grand Marnier
Citizen News Lounge, 1545 Wilcox Ave., Los Angeles
12 p.m.-4 a.m.

The brunch will honor Tariq Trotter with music, food, and specialty Grand Marnier cocktails!

Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala
The Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills
7 p.m.

Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Jon Platt to receive the Grammy Salute to Industry Icons honor.

Sunday, Feb. 4

66th Annual Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony
Peacock Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court, Los Angeles
12:30 p.m.

66th Annual Grammy Awards
Crypto.com Arena, 1111 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles
5-8:30 p.m.

The ceremony will be hosted by Trevor Noah.

The Breakfast Club
SLS Beverly Hills, 465 La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Bryan-Michael Cox, Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter and founder/CEO of Illustrate New Ideas, is set to honor The-Dream at the 18th annual The Breakfast Club. The event is in support of Babson College’s Black Women Entrepreneurial Leadership Program. 

Universal Music Group After Party
Los Angeles
8:30 p.m.

Following the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, Universal Music Group will host a 2024 after party with artists from UMG’s labels in attendance.

’Music is Love | Love is Music’ Grammy After Party by Affinity Nightlife
Academy LA, 6021 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles
9 p.m.

The invite-only soirée will honor the excellence of music’s biggest names with a variety of performing artists, songwriters, producers, VIPs, creators and talent, with sounds by Talon Reid, Dre Sinatra and Justin Credible headlining the night’s entertainment with surprise guest performances. Grammy nominee, producer and writer, Leon Thomas, and Grammy award-winning songwriter Derrick Milano will be hosting the after party.

SZA & TDE’s Official Grammy After Party (Produced by The Pāvé Group)
Top Dawg Entertainment will close Grammy weekend with a star-studded soiree celebrating SZA’s blockbuster year, including her nine Grammy nominations.



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