Unlike previous years, where it was held on a Sunday, the 2016 edition was held on a Monday for the first time to take advantage of the U.S.
It also marks the latest date for a Grammy ceremony since 2003, which were held on February 23. It was the 16th Grammy ceremony to be held at the Staples Center, tying the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles for hosting the most Grammy ceremonies. The 'pre-telecast' ceremony, officially known as the Premiere Ceremony, in which the majority of awards were presented, was held at the nearby Microsoft Theater. The ceremony recognizes the best recordings, compositions and artists of the eligibility year, which was from October 1, 2014, to September 30, 2015.
The 58th Annual Grammy Awards was held on February 15, 2016, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.