Oscars 2026 Parties and Events Celebrate Hollywood's Biggest Night

A week of watch parties, after-parties, and immersive builds turned Los Angeles into the center of celebration.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 7:55pm

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The 2026 Academy Awards delivered a night of major wins and milestone moments, with One Battle After Another leading the pack with six awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson. The celebration continued with a circuit of after-parties and watch events across Los Angeles, capping off a full week of Oscars-related events.

Why it matters

The Oscars are one of the most prestigious and widely watched awards shows in the entertainment industry, and the surrounding parties and events are a significant part of the celebration. These events not only honor the achievements of the nominees and winners but also provide a platform for the industry to come together, network, and showcase their creativity.

The details

The week's events included the official Oscars Governors Ball, the Rolex Oscars Greenroom, after-parties hosted by Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Netflix, Vanity Fair, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, and more. These events featured elaborate designs, celebrity-filled guest lists, and a range of culinary and experiential offerings.

  • The 98th Academy Awards ceremony took place on March 15, 2026.
  • The Oscars Governors Ball and other after-parties were held immediately following the telecast on March 15, 2026.
  • The ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards took place on March 12, 2026.
  • The HarbourView Equity Partners' Las Set Quincy Jones Legacy Tribute was held on March 13, 2026.
  • The Academy Museum's Official Oscars Watch Party and the TikTok and Gold House's Sinners Symposium were both held on March 14, 2026.

The players

One Battle After Another

The film that led the pack with six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson.

Sinners

The film that scored big with Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan and Best Original Screenplay for Ryan Coogler.

Jessie Buckley

The actress who earned a Best Actress win for her role in Hamnet.

Autumn Durald Arkapaw

The first woman to win Best Cinematography for her work on Sinners.

Conan O'Brien

The host of the 98th Academy Awards ceremony.

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What they’re saying

“The Governors Ball is the Academy's official post-Oscars celebration—a time for nominees, winners, presenters, and their guests to relax, mingle, and share in the joy of their achievements. It's a special moment to celebrate our global film community.”

— MaryJane Partlow, Executive Vice President, Awards Production and Special Events, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

“I remain continually inspired by the property itself, and for this chic afters soirée, we leaned heavily into the rich textures and colors of the existing spaces.”

— Kate Mazzuca, Owner and Creative Director, Bespoke Bohéme

“The interiors embraced the venue's inherent lounge sensibility, deepened through rust-red booths illuminated by warm brass pendants and accented with chartreuse, pea green, and tiger-stripe textiles.”

— Danielle Pelland, Designer and Producer, Brilliant Consulting, Inc.

“Every year, we are honored to executive produce Black Women in Hollywood. Beyond shaping the guest experience, we lead the creative direction of immersive visual worlds through video production and on-screen design. Year after year, it has become one of the most highly anticipated moments of Oscars week.”

— Massah David, Co-CEO and Creative Director, MVD Inc.

“It is essential to both honor and challenge your traditional creative process in order to deliver distinct visual evolution year after year for such a coveted event. While the foundational elements remain, we approach Black Women in Hollywood as if it were entirely new each time—allowing space for reinvention and fresh perspective.”

— Reegan Sylvester, AVP, Global Creative Production, MVD Inc.

What’s next

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will continue its year-round programming and events leading up to the 99th Oscars ceremony in 2027.

The takeaway

The Oscars and its surrounding events have become a global cultural phenomenon, showcasing the creativity, diversity, and innovation of the entertainment industry. These celebrations not only honor the achievements of the nominees and winners but also provide a platform for the industry to come together, network, and inspire the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers.