2026 Entertainment Award Shows
Your at-a-glance guide to the biggest nights in film, TV, and music — plus the guild awards that often shape the conversation. Dates are listed in local time where applicable, and are subject to change.
Quick Calendar
| Date (2026) | Show | What it honors | Where to watch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4 | Critics Choice Awards Santa Monica, CA |
Film + TV | E! + USA Network | Confirmed |
| Jan 11 | Golden Globe Awards Beverly Hills, CA |
Film + TV | CBS + Paramount+ | Confirmed |
| Feb 1 | GRAMMY Awards Los Angeles, CA |
Music | CBS + Paramount+ | Confirmed |
| Feb 7 | DGA Awards | Directing (film + TV) | TBD | Confirmed |
| Feb 15 | Film Independent Spirit Awards | Independent film + TV | TBD | Confirmed |
| Feb 22 | EE BAFTA Film Awards London, UK |
Film | TBD (regional) | Confirmed |
| Feb 28 | PGA Awards | Producing (film + TV) | TBD | Confirmed |
| Mar 1 | SAG Awards | Acting (film + TV) | Netflix (streaming) | Confirmed |
| Mar 8 | WGA Awards | Writing (film + TV) | TBD | Confirmed |
| Mar 15 | Academy Awards (Oscars) | Film | ABC (U.S.) | Confirmed |
| Sep 14 | Primetime Emmy Awards Los Angeles, CA |
Television | NBC + Peacock | Confirmed |
Still to Be Announced
| Show | Typical timing | Focus | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Awards | Typically early June | Broadway theater | TBD — check the official Tony Awards site for the date drop. |
| BET Awards | Typically June | Music + film + culture | TBD — official broadcast details usually arrive closer to summer. |
| MTV VMAs | Late Aug / early Sept | Music videos | TBD — date/network typically announced later in the year. |
| Billboard Music Awards | Varies year to year | Music charts | TBD — keep this slot flexible. |