Vanity Fair Hosts Star-Studded Oscar Party at New LACMA Venue

The legendary afterparty featured A-list guests, In-N-Out burgers, and a few golden statuettes.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 4:52am

For the first time, Vanity Fair's annual Oscar party took place at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), where newly-minted Academy Award winners mingled with power players from music, fashion, politics, and more. The festivities kicked off earlier with an intimate dinner and viewing party hosted by VF global editorial director Mark Guiducci, before the main event commenced with A-list guests walking the red carpet and heading into Hollywood's hottest room.

Why it matters

The Vanity Fair Oscar Party is one of the most exclusive and highly anticipated events of the award season, drawing in the biggest names in entertainment to celebrate the year's biggest films and performances. The move to the LACMA venue marks a new chapter for the legendary party, which has long been held at various locations around Los Angeles.

The details

Guests at this year's Vanity Fair Oscar Party were treated to an abundance of In-N-Out burgers, as well as the chance to mingle with a number of 2026 Academy Award winners. The red carpet was livestreamed, with co-hosts Brittany Broski, Quenlin Blackwell, and Jake Shane interviewing attendees as they arrived. Inside the party, the space was decorated with a few little gold men perched throughout, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.

  • The Vanity Fair Oscar Party took place on March 15, 2026, immediately following the 98th Academy Awards ceremony.
  • An intimate dinner and Oscar viewing party hosted by VF global editorial director Mark Guiducci preceded the main event.

The players

Mark Guiducci

The global editorial director of Vanity Fair, who hosted an intimate dinner and viewing party prior to the main Oscar afterparty.

Brittany Broski

One of the livestream co-hosts who interviewed guests on the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Quenlin Blackwell

One of the livestream co-hosts who interviewed guests on the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Jake Shane

One of the livestream co-hosts who interviewed guests on the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Jessica Alba

A high-profile attendee at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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What’s next

The Vanity Fair Oscar Party is an annual event, so fans can look forward to the 2027 edition next year.

The takeaway

The Vanity Fair Oscar Party remains one of the most exclusive and highly anticipated events of the award season, drawing in the biggest names in entertainment to celebrate the year's biggest films and performances. The move to the LACMA venue marks a new chapter for the legendary party, which continues to evolve while maintaining its status as a must-attend event for Hollywood's elite.