Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Grammys 2026 stage features "modern sculptural" gramophone
www.dezeen.com: The stage and scenography for the Grammy Awards ceremony in LA this coming weekend is designed by New York-based Yellow Studio and anchored by a giant golden gramophone.
The Recording Academy's annual celebration of musical achievement, which takes place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on 1 February 2026, is Yellow Studio's fifth production design for the Grammys.
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The phrase that Yellow Studio founder, Damun Jawanrudi, said about The Grammys set is so funny: “This set piece communicates to the viewers they are watching The Grammys.” This seems like a pretty obvious statement, but it also details the intention of the studio in their design. It is clear that they thought of images and icons that would remind viewers immediately of The Grammys, because they knew that was the primary goal of this set. In some more creative choices, I think the yellow was very effective in both reminding of the gold that is often seen at The Grammys and the warm tones that are found in their cafe-like seating area. This section of the set differs from the stage area. While the stage feels grand in its explosion of size, the cafe feels more quaint and interconnected. I appreciate the attention they paid to the audience’s comfort while watching the show.
"This set piece communicates to the viewers they are watching The Grammys” well yes. It looks exactly like every other award show, although the designers of this one really achieved a sense of warmth through the bright color. And the stage does feel incredibly intimate, with the stage being relatively low to the ground and the easily accessible stairs that lead to the center. I feel like it is definitely built primarily for the screen (because in live film events the people watching from home are the main audience), and while it looks cool in the pictures, it is probably not intended to be grand and overwhelming when seen in person. It’s really cool how all the designers did was add a gold circle, really mimicking what the actual award looks like without being too overt. The chairs seem maneuverable, and much smaller than the stage–and the rampant cables make it clear that this is a film set, not a true live production.
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