when are the oacars

The 2026 Oscars (Academy Awards) will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern Time / 4 p.m. Pacific Time.

Quick Scoop: When are the Oscars?

• Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026

• Time (show): 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

• Red carpet: Major outlets begin coverage earlier in the afternoon (for example, some at 4 p.m. ET), with an official pre-show leading into the ceremony.

• Location: Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles.

Think of it this way: if you’re in the U.S., it’s a Sunday evening primetime event; if you’re elsewhere, you may be watching late at night or on Monday morning, depending on your time zone.

Extra bits you might care about

• The 2026 ceremony is the 98th Academy Awards, honoring movies released in 2025.

• Conan O’Brien is hosting again, returning after his previous year’s stint.

“When are the Oscars?” has basically turned into, “When should I block out Sunday night for red carpet + memes?”

TL;DR: The Oscars are on March 15, 2026, starting 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT at the Dolby Theatre in LA.

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