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Inside the 2026 MusiCares® Charity Relief Auction
A look ahead to the auction that highlights the legacy of music and philanthropy. Register and bid now.
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For nearly 20 years, Julien’s Auctions and MusiCares® have partnered to create a vital safety net for the music community. This enduring partnership has raised significant funds to provide critical assistance to members of the music community in times of need. This year, that tradition continues with the MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, an official 2026 Grammy® Week event.
Scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026, the auction will be held online and LIVE at the Recording Academy in Santa Monica to benefit the leading music-industry charity and is headlined by pieces from the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year, Mariah Carey. In addition to previously announced props from her “#1 to Infinity” Las Vegas residency, Carey has donated original Soundwaves Art and a signed spare hood and trunk from her custom pink 1961 Ford Thunderbird.
Exceptional Highlights from Today’s Icons
The auction features a curated selection of one-of-a-kind items from the industry's most influential contemporary artists:
Billie Eilish
An acoustic guitar that traveled with her in her dressing room around the world on her HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR.
Sabrina Carpenter
Three different stage-used and signed "Espresso" coffee mugs from her sold-out tour stops in New York City, Nashville, and Toronto.
Taylor Swift
A signed "The Tortured Poets Department" Epiphone Song Maker acoustic guitar.
Eminem
A personally owned and worn pair of signed Nike Air Jordans.
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
A Gibson B.B. King Lucille semi-hollowbody electric guitar autographed by both artists.
Olivia Rodrigo & Robert Smith
Robert Smith’s stage-played acoustic guitar, signed by both artists at their 2025 Glastonbury performance.
1. Mariah Carey | 1961 Ford Thunderbird Stage-Used In 2015-2017 "Mariah, 2. Paul McCartney | Signed Lyric Book, 3. Leland Sklar | Signed "Hand Carved Bass" Metal Art Print with Photos, 4. The Eagles | Don Felder Signed "Hotel California" Painting with Photos, 5. Foreigner | Vintage Memorabilia, 6. Ringo Starr | Signed T-Shirt, 7. Ringo Starr | Signed Drum Head, 8. Boy George | Signed Leather Jacket, 9. Taylor Swift | Signed "The Tortured Poets Department" Epiphone DR-100 SongMaker Acoustic Guitar, 10. Phil Collins | Signed Giclee Print Artwork, 11. Quincy Jones | Signed Giclee Print Artwork, 12. Foreigner | Signed Epiphone Les Paul Special Electric Guitar, Satin Black, 13. Foreigner | Band-Signed Remo Drum Head,
Legendary Contributions
The sale also includes rare collectibles from genre-spanning icons and legendary performers:
Tony Bennett
A rare, large-scale original painting—one of only two large canvases existing from his collection.
Paul McCartney
A signed and personalized hardcover edition of his 2021 book, The Lyrics: 1965 to Present.
Cher
A Noir Kei Ninomiya designed jacket worn in promos for her December 2025 Saturday Night Live appearance.
Slash
A signed Gibson "Jessica" electric guitar.
1. Eminem | Signed Nike Air Jordan 4 Sneakers, 2. Mariah Carey | Signed "Here For it All" Soundwave Artwork, 3. Sabrina Carpenter | 2025 Bridgestone Arena Stage-Used and Signed "Espresso" Nashville Mug, 4. Chappell Roan | Signed "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess" Record Album, 5. Robert Smith | Stage Played and Signed Glastonbury 2025 Olivia Rodrigo Performance Schecter Acoustic Guitar, Black and White Star Graphic, 6. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars | Signed Gibson B.B. King Lucille Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar, Black, 7. Role Model | Signed Fender Acoustic Guitar, Natural, 8. Sabrina Carpenter | Signed Gibson ES-339 Electric Guitar, Sunburst, 9. Shakira | Signed Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar, Sunburst, 10. Charli XCX | Signed Gibson SG Q Electric Guitar, Fire Tiger, 11. Role Model | Signed Fender Acoustic Guitar, Natural, 12. Chappell Roan | Signed Gretsch Electromatic Bo Diddley Electric Guitar, Red, 13. Alex Warren | Signed and Hand-Painted Taylor GS Mini Acoustic Guitar by his wife, Kouvr Annon, 14. Slash | Signed Gibson "Jessica" Les Paul Standard, Honeyburst,
How to Bid
Participating in this historic event is accessible to collectors worldwide through four primary methods:
Online: Bid in real-time through the Julien’s Auctions website.
In Person: Join the live event at the Recording Academy in Santa Monica.
Telephone: Bid through an auction house representative during the live sale.
Absentee: Submit your bid in advance by calling 310-836-1818 to secure an absentee bid form.
Registration is required to bid and can be completed online before the sale or in person on the day of the auction. Notably, Julien’s Auctions accepts payments in various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin.
Event Summary
Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Time: 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET.
Location: 3030 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404.
Proceeds: All proceeds benefit MusiCares® programs, including mental health services and disaster relief.
