Oscars to Move to L.A. Live in 2029

The Academy partners with AEG for a new 10-year deal to host the ceremony at the downtown Los Angeles venue.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 11:23pm

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a multi-year partnership with AEG that will see the Oscars ceremony move to the L.A. Live complex in downtown Los Angeles starting in 2029. The 101st annual Oscars will be the first to take place at the Peacock Theater within L.A. Live, with AEG making upgrades to the venue's stage, sound, lighting, and other production-critical areas. The move will coincide with the Oscars' transition to streaming on YouTube that same year.

Why it matters

The Oscars have been held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood since 2002, and this move represents a significant shift in the ceremony's location and production. L.A. Live's expanded plaza will also host red-carpet arrivals and other Oscars-related events, bringing the show closer to the heart of downtown Los Angeles. The partnership with AEG, a global entertainment company, signals the Academy's desire to modernize and enhance the Oscars experience for both in-person and remote audiences.

The details

As part of the 10-year deal, AEG will collaborate with the Academy to incorporate custom design elements into the Peacock Theater to accommodate the Oscars ceremony. The theater will undergo upgrades to its stage, sound, lighting, lobbies, backstage facilities, and other production areas. The recently expanded L.A. Live plaza will also host red-carpet arrivals and other Oscars-related activities. Until the move in 2029, the Oscars will continue to be held at the Dolby Theatre and air live on ABC.

  • The 101st annual Oscars ceremony will be the first to take place at L.A. Live in 2029.
  • The Oscars will move to L.A. Live and begin streaming on YouTube in 2029.

The players

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

The organization that presents the annual Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, honoring excellence in filmmaking.

AEG

A global entertainment company that owns and operates L.A. Live, the entertainment complex in downtown Los Angeles where the Oscars ceremony will be held starting in 2029.

Bill Kramer

CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Lynette Howell Taylor

President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Todd Goldstein

Chief revenue officer at AEG.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to partner with a global powerhouse like AEG. Their track record for building and operating technologically sophisticated live performance venues is unrivaled.”

— Bill Kramer, CEO, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

“L.A. LIVE was built to host the moments that define culture, and there is no greater global stage than the Oscars. We're proud to partner with the Academy to reimagine what the Oscars can look and feel like in the years ahead. Together, we will create an environment that celebrates creativity, honors excellence, and delivers an unforgettable experience for movie fans everywhere.”

— Todd Goldstein, Chief revenue officer, AEG

What’s next

The Academy and AEG will work together over the next several years to plan and execute the transition of the Oscars ceremony to the L.A. Live venue, including the upgrades and custom design elements for the Peacock Theater.

The takeaway

The move of the Oscars to the more centralized L.A. Live complex in downtown Los Angeles, coupled with the ceremony's transition to streaming on YouTube, signals the Academy's efforts to modernize and expand the global reach of Hollywood's biggest awards show. The partnership with AEG, a leading entertainment company, also suggests the Oscars will undergo a significant production overhaul to create a more technologically advanced and immersive experience for both in-person and remote audiences.