The 98th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscarsthey are close, and this year, award season will be bigger than ever. With films like ‘Sinners’ and ‘One Day After Another’ leading the nominations, the competition will be exciting. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Oscars, from when and where to watch it to what to expect this time.
When and where to see Oscars 2026
The award season kicks off with the red carpet event, where all the celebrities will gather to show off their best looks of the night. The event is on March 16, and the carpet event will begin at 6:30 pm (4 am in India). It will be available to stream and watch on ET, ABC and E! In India, it can be streamed on JioHotstar. The award ceremony itself will begin at 7:00 PM (4:30 AM in India) and will be hosted by Conan O’Brien. It will be the second year in a row that he organizes the awards. The program will last three hours and will be filled with live performances, jokes and prize distribution.
Who will perform at the Oscars in 2026?
Many music artists will be attending the award show and they have also confirmed that they will be taking the stage for a massive performance. Josh Groban, Misty Copeland, Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq are among those confirmed to attend the Oscars on March 16, along with Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami to perform ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ hit song ‘Golden’.Also joining the stage will be Eric Gales, Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Jayme Lawson, Li Jun Li, Bobby Rush, Shaboozey and Alice Smith.
Where can the 2026 Oscars be held?
The award ceremony itself will also be available online for viewers. Just like last year, fans will be able to watch the starry night from the comfort of their own home on Hulu.
Presenters of the 2026 Oscars
Many people have been confirmed to take the stage as presenters at the 2026 Oscars. Some of them include Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Maya Rudolph, Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison, Zoe Saldaña, Chris Evans and Javier Bardem, to name a few.
