MusiCares, a nonprofit organization that provides support to music professionals in times of personal, financial, or medical need, has named the Irish rock band U2 as its 2027 Persons of the Year. The group — consisting of Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. — will be honored at the 36th annual Persons of the Year benefit gala, scheduled for Friday, February 5, 2027, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event will take place two nights before the 2027 Grammy Awards, which are typically held in late January or early February. The gala has moved from its usual venue, the Los Angeles Convention Center, which is undergoing renovations and will host pre-Super Bowl activities in 2027. At the event, other musicians will perform songs from U2's extensive repertoire. The band members are expected to give a short performance to close the evening, though the full lineup of performers has not yet been announced. This year marks the first time that individual tickets for the concert portion of the event will be available to the public. As a result, the number of guests seated at traditional, more expensive tables will be reduced. Proceeds from the event will go directly to MusiCares, helping it continue its mission of supporting musicians in need. U2, which formed in Dublin 50 years ago, has long been involved in various charitable causes, including global health initiatives, disaster relief, addiction recovery, mental health advocacy, and efforts to expand access to music education. Bono, the band's lead singer, was individually honored by MusiCares in 2003 for his work in these areas. The band has also achieved significant commercial success, with hits such as "With or Without You" and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" reaching No. 1 on the charts. U2 joins a list of previous honorees that includes legendary musicians and music industry icons such as Mariah Carey, Grateful Dead, Jon Bon Jovi, Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Aerosmith, Dolly Parton, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen. The Persons of the Year award recognizes individuals or groups who have made a lasting impact on music and society, and U2’s selection reflects their enduring influence both on the music world and in global humanitarian efforts.