U2 Honored as MusiCares 2027 Persons of the Year

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Sep 10, 2026 9:00am PT

U2 Named MusiCares 2027 Persons of the Year

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MusiCares has named U2 — Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. — as its 2027 Persons of the Year. The 36th annual Persons of the Year benefit gala will be held at a new location, Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Friday, Feb. 5, 2027, two nights before the 2027 Grammys at Crypto.com Arena.

“We are honored to celebrate and recognize U2 as this year’s MusiCares Persons of the Year,” said Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy and MusiCares. “Their impact goes far beyond the stage. Not only has their music defined generations, but they’ve been equally exemplary in their dedication to humanitarian work and using their platform for good. We are so excited to come together to honor their collective artistry and commitment to giving back on this special night.”

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_Originally reported by [Variety Music](https://variety.com/2026/music/news/u2-musicares-2027-persons-of-the-year-1236856791/)._