Your Guide to the Best Parties During Oscar Week 2026
Hollywood is preparing for its annual celebration, as Oscar week kicks off with an array of events featuring champagne, tuxedos, and glamorous gowns. As the film industry gathers to honor this year’s nominees, the celebrations include renowned gatherings hosted by Vanity Fair, Elton John, Oscar Wilde, and more, marking the culmination of the awards season.
Note: All times are in Pacific Time. This list will be updated continuously, and the events are by invitation only.
Tuesday, March 10
South Asians at the Oscars
6-9 p.m., location TBA
Hosts include Anjula Acharia, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Aziz Ansari, Bela Bajaria, Anita Chatterjee, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shruti Ganguly, Zakir Khan, Smriti Mundhra, Suraj Sharma, Shamina Singh, and Geraldine Viswanathan.
Wednesday, March 11
UTA’s Carbs Before the Carpet
7:30 p.m., Sal’s Place, West Hollywood
Initiated by partner and agent Dan Constable last year, this annual pre-Oscars dinner celebrates celebrity stylists and fashion executives for their contributions during awards season.
Thursday, March 12
Essence‘s Black Women in Hollywood
Time TBA, Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles
This year marks the 19th annual celebration, themed “Off Script,” honoring Chase Infiniti, Kerry Washington, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, and Zinzi Coogler, along with those behind the leading Oscar nominee Sinners.
20th Annual Oscar Wilde Awards
7:30-11 p.m., The Ebell of Los Angeles
Hosted by the US-Ireland Alliance, comedian-actor Matt Walsh will emcee the evening. Awards will be presented by J.J. Abrams to Domhnall Gleeson, Jason Blum to Lee Cronin, and Monica Horan Rosenthal to Maura Tierney.
Friday, March 13
63rd ICG Publicists Awards
11 a.m., Beverly Wilshire Hotel
This event honors the contributions of guild publicists, unit still photographers, and notable publicity campaigns. Among the honorees are Kate Hudson, Noah Wyle, and Jimmy Kimmel.
British Film Reception
4:30-6 p.m., Soho House Holloway, West Hollywood
Hosted by His Majesty’s Consul General Paul J. G. Rennie and BFI CEO Ben Roberts, this reception will celebrate filmmakers recognized at the Academy Awards and acknowledge the UK’s contribution to cinema.
Warner Bros Celebrates Its Oscar Nominees
6-8 p.m., Mother Wolf, Hollywood
This year’s most-nominated studio is honoring its Best Picture contenders, One Battle After Another and Sinners, which together boast 29 nominations.
WIF Oscar Nominees Celebration
6:30-8 p.m., private location, West Hollywood
This annual event salutes the leading women in filmmaking, highlighting their impact on the industry and efforts towards gender representation. Attendees are expected to include Oscar nominees such as Kate Hudson, Renate Reinsve, and Rose Byrne.
CAA Pre-Oscar Party
Evening, Living Room, Hollywood
This celebration honors Oscar-nominated clients including Paul Thomas Anderson, Brad Pitt, and Chloé Zhao.
Saturday, March 14
Verve’s Annual Pre-Oscars Animation Brunch
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Dama, Los Angeles
This brunch gathers the animation community to celebrate this year’s Oscar nominees in the Animated Feature and Animated Short Film categories.
Netflix’s Academy Awards Nominee Celebration
5-7 p.m., Sunset Tower Hotel, Los Angeles
Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria will host an event to honor Netflix’s films, including two Best Picture nominees, Frankenstein and Train Dreams.
MPTF’s 24th Annual Night Before the Academy Awards
Time TBA, private location
This annual fundraiser features a special DJ set by Diplo and is co-chaired by Warner Bros Motion Picture Group executives Pam Abdy and Michael De Luca.
Sunday, March 15
Star-Studded Red Carpet Oscar Viewing Dinner & Gifting Suite
2 p.m., Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
This event will honor excellence in film, television, and humanitarian achievements, with honorees including Eric Roberts and Kathy Garver.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ Official Oscars Watch Party
3 p.m., Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles
Guests can expect themed photo opportunities, light hors d’oeuvres from Wolfgang Puck Catering, and exclusive wines from Clarendelle & Domaine Clarence Dillon.
3rd Annual Alta Global Media Oscars Viewing Party
3 p.m., The Aster, Hollywood
This celebration supports the HollyShorts Film Festival, which features eight alumni nominated for Oscars this year.
Academy’s 2026 Governors Ball (rendering)
34th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party
Time TBA, West Hollywood
Hosted by Elton John and David Furnish, along with co-hosts Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, this fundraiser includes a performance by Grammy winner Lola Young. Expected attendees feature several notable celebrities.
The 98th Oscars
4 p.m., Dolby Theater, Hollywood
Conan O’Brien will host the ceremony for the second consecutive year, airing live on ABC and Hulu.
The Governors Ball
After the ceremony, Ray Dolby Ballroom, Ovation Hollywood
This post-Oscars celebration will feature Wolfgang Puck Catering, celebrating its 32nd year, with a menu curated by Wolfgang Puck and Eric Klein, alongside specialty wines.
31st Annual Vanity Fair Oscar Party
After the ceremony, Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The inaugural party under the magazine’s new Global Editorial Director Mark Guiducci will take place at a new venue, including live red-carpet coverage available on VanityFair.com and YouTube from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
