After staying largely away from the spotlight for nearly four years, Justin Bieber is set to return to a major live stage with a performance at the Grammy Awards 2026. Scheduled for this Sunday, the appearance marks Bieber’s first large-scale televised performance since 2022, instantly making it one of the most anticipated moments of the ceremony.
For fans, the comeback feels especially significant given the singer’s long absence from touring and public events following serious health concerns.
Justin Bieber to perform at Grammys after long break
The Recording Academy confirmed Bieber’s performance earlier this week, alongside the announcement that he is among the top nominees this year. Bieber is in contention for Album of the Year for Swag, his first studio album since 2021’s Justice. He has also received nominations for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best R&B Performance, underlining a strong return to form after years of uncertainty around his career.
Swag is a creative reset for Bieber. The album, released after a long break, reflects a more introspective phase of his artistry. It might be named Swag, but it is more of notes from Justin’s diary. Meanwhile, the singer dis stay away from big stages all these years, but his social media posts offered glimpses into this quieter period – showing studio moments, pics with wife Hailey and time spent with his infant son.
Why did Justin take a break?
Bieber’s hiatus from public performances began in 2022, when his Justice World Tour faced repeated disruptions. In June that year, the singer revealed he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a rare neurological condition that caused partial facial paralysis. The diagnosis forced him to postpone multiple shows, as he focused on treatment and recovery. Despite attempts to resume the tour later in the year, the strain proved too much.
By September 2022, Bieber officially cancelled the remaining legs of the Justice tour, including the Asia shows. This led to the cancellation of several high-profile international concerts, among them his much-anticipated India show. Justin Bieber was scheduled to perform in New Delhi on October 18, 2022, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, but the show was called off due to his health condition. Along with India, tour stops across Chile, Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Bahrain, the UAE, and Israel were also cancelled, disappointing fans worldwide.
In 2023, Bieber and his team confirmed that the Justice tour would not resume, effectively marking a pause in his touring career. Since then, the singer has avoided committing to live performances, choosing instead to focus on recovery, family life, and rebuilding his relationship with music at his own pace.
His upcoming Grammys 2026 performance now signals a cautious but confident return. Rather than a full-scale tour announcement, Bieber’s comeback on Grammys stage shows that he is easing back into public performance. This news will surely make all the Beliebers really happy.