Sabrina Carpenter opened the 2026 Grammys with a symbolic "Manchild" performance at Crypto.com Arena, transforming the stage into an airport to represent emotional baggage.

Sabrina Carpenter opened the 2026 Grammy Awards with a theatrical performance of her hit "Manchild" at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, transforming the stage into an airport baggage claim to symbolize emotional baggage. Dressed as "Captain Sabrina" in a white corseted bodysuit, she danced on a moving conveyor belt alongside performers portraying various professions, leading an audience dance break that included stars like Billie Eilish and John Legend. The performance concluded with her boarding a large stage airplane and rising into the air with a dove. The event, hosted by Trevor Noah, featured other performances and tributes to musicians who passed away in the past year.