Oscars: Complete Guide to Red Carpet Events, Parties (Updating)

Get ready to roll out miles and miles of red carpet — it’s time to party this week in Los Angeles in celebration of the 96th annual Academy Awards. The Hollywood Reporter has gathered intel on all the starry happenings around town below.

Monday, March 4

South Asians at the Oscars
Paramount Pictures, 5515 Melrose Ave., 7-10 p.m.
Prominent South Asian celebrities will join the 2024 South Asian Oscar nominees and shortlisted filmmakers to toast trailblazers and visionaries and honor the collective efforts and commitment of each attendee in advancing representation. The event is co-hosted by Kal Penn, Lilly Singh, Hannah Simone, Tan France, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Rupi Kaur, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Anita Chatterjee, Shruti Ganguly and Archana Misra Jain with a musical performance by Ankur Tewari.

Tuesday, March 5

5th Annual HollyShorts Oscar Nominees Cocktail
Bardot, 1735 Vine St., Los Angeles, 6-10 p.m.
A cocktail reception to celebrate the HollyShorts alumni along with performers and invited guests. Cassidy and the Soul Shakers and DJ Lady Sinclair are booked to perform.

PR Consulting Gifting Suite
West Hollywood Edition, 9040 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, March 5-9
Invite-only, private event that will feature gifting opportunities from Banana Republic and GAP with a curated display of the Banana Republic Home collection. 

3rd Annual International Women’s Day 5-Star Celebration and Salon 
SLS Beverly Hills, 465 La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, 5-7:30 p.m.
The private, invitation-only celebration will be hosted by comedian Aida Rodriguez and SiriusXM personality Julia Cunningham. Partners are Alliance of Women Directors, Geena Davis Institute of Gender in Media, GlamSquad, Hutchins Photo, SLS Beverly Hills Hotel, Sapere Wines and Starz and is produced by Lana Walker for TID Agency. Dyan Cannon will be feted.

Sean Penn’s CORE pre-Oscars Dinner with The Hollywood Reporter
Private residence, Los Angeles, 6-10 p.m.

Time Women of the Year Gala
Location details TBD, West Hollywood, 6 p.m.
Every March, in honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Time hosts an invite-only gala celebrating extraordinary women who are lifting up their communities and working towards a more equal world. Honorees include Greta Gerwig, Taraji P. Henson, Andra Day, tennis player Coco Gauff, Global CEO of Chanel Leena Nair, co-founder and leader of Women Wage Peace Yael Admi, founder and director of Women of the Sun Reem Hajajreh, president and chairwoman of nonprofit Nadia’s Initiative Nadia Murad, medical scientist and professor of research on hyperemesis gravidarum Marlena Fejzo, founder and executive director of The Chisholm Legacy Project Jacqui Patterson, U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, and economic historian and labor economist Claudia Goldin.

Wednesday, March 6

Visionary Women Celebrates International Women’s Day Summit 
Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Visionary Women, the Los Angeles-based social impact organization that supports the advancement and empowerment of women and girls, will host its International Women’s Day Summit. The program will feature a fireside chat with Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Avant. The conference will open with a spoken word performance by Brianna West, author of The Pivot Year, followed by an interview.

Green Carpet Fashion Awards
1 Hotel West Hollywood, 8940 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 6 p.m.
The annual awards show, uniting the power of fashion and entertainment for positive transformation, is co-chaired by GCFA Founder Livia Firth, actresses Cate Blanchett, Helen Hunt, Julianne Moore and Zendaya, model and actress Quannah Chasinghorse, singer, songwriter activist and founder of the Circle NGO Annie Lennox, Minister of Indigenous People of Brazil Sônia Guajajara and Ugandan climate justice activist Vanessa Nakate. Honorees and presenters TBA.

Vanity Fair Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood
Bar Marmont, 8171 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, 8 p.m.
Vanity Fair and Instagram are teaming up to host a private, invite-only bash co-hosted by Barry Keoghan, Charles Melton and Hunter Schafer all of whom have been featured in the section. The event is part of VF’s Campaign Hollywood, an annual event series that celebrates the year’s performances, along with the rising artists, storytellers and innovators moving the culture forward. Moët & Chandon and Tequila Don Julio will be the exclusive champagne and tequila sponsors.

Thursday, March 7

THR Nominees Night with TikTok
Ardor at Edition, 9040 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, 7-10 p.m.

Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards
Academy Museum, 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 10 a.m.
Entertainment industry trailblazers include Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, showrunner of All American, All American: Homecoming and Found, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Starz original programming president Kathryn Busby. The event will be hosted by Method Man.

Versace
Details to come.

MACRO
Details to come.

Double Club Los Angeles
Ace Six, 516 S. Mission Road, Los Angeles, March 7-10
A project by Carsten Höller and presented by Prada Mode in partnership with Luna Luna. The Double Club Los Angeles centers around a site-specific installation based on several tropes of Höller’s artistic practice: the principle of division and the machinery of fun within carnival aesthetics. The Los Angeles installment includes two days of musical programming curated by Höller and Drake. It opens to the public on March 9 following private, invitation-only events.

Artios Awards 
Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., 4 p.m.
The Casting Society presents the 39th annual awards, hosted by Niecy Nash-Betts and honoring Ava DuVernay and Sharon Klein with presenters Dana Walden, Wells Adams, Kate Berlant, Tantoo Cardinal, Auli’i Cravalho, Stephanie Courtney, Ronald Gladden, Sarah Hyland, Trace Lysette, James Marsden, Kevin Miles, Ashleigh Murray, Michael Urie, Ming-Na Wen, David Oyelowo and Sofia Wylie.

Canada’s Oscars Celebration
Private location, Los Angeles, 5 p.m.
The Consul General of Canada in Los Angeles, Zaib Shaikh, and Telefilm executive director and CEO Julie Roy will open the doors of Canada’s House for a private reception to fete this year’s Canadian Oscar nominees in collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada. 

Oscar Wilde Awards 
Bad Robot, Santa Monica
Presented by the US-Ireland Alliance to celebrate the work of those from Ireland (and elsewhere) who contribute to film, TV and music. Molly Shannon, Pierce Brosnan and Richard Baneham will be honored at the 2024 edition.  

Los Angeles Magazine with Cord Jefferson
Espelette Beverly Hills at Waldorf Astoria, 9850 Wilshire Blvd., 5-7 p.m.
The magazine toasts Oscar-nominated filmmaker Cord Jefferson for his directorial debut American Fiction. 

Nathalie Dubois, DPA and Anahit Ghazaryan
9633 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, March 7-9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
A private, invite-only, pre-awards celebration featuring FashionDrug by Anahit, a selection of red carpet attire, bites, bubbly and chocolate. Perduret sparkling wine and a gift bag by DPA. 

Irish Oscar Nominees Brunch
Consul General Residence, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 
Celebration of Ireland’s film and television excellence, including this year’s Irish nominees 

Friday, March 8

17th Annual WIF Women Oscar Nominees Party 
Catch Steak L.A., 650 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, 6 p.m.
Presented by Max Mara and sponsored by Shivhans Pictures and Johnnie Walker, the annual event toasts women in film and all the Oscar nominees. Producer and WIF board president Amy Baer is hosting and expected guests include Lily Gladstone, Justine Triet, Maite Alberdi, Kaouther Ben Hania, Robbie Brenner, Nazrin Choudhury, Stéphanie Clément, Jacqueline Durran, Laura Karpman, Claire Kaufman, Pamela Koffler, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Ellen Mirojnick, Christine Vachon, Diane Warren and many more. 

UTA Oscar Party 
Soho Holloway House, 8465 Holloway Dr., 7:30 p.m.
The top Hollywood talent agency hosts an awards bash to fete clients, colleagues and peers in the business. The agency reps a number of awards season standouts including the team from Barbie including Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, Paul Giamatti, Mark Ruffalo, Poor Things writer Tony McNamara, Anatomy of a Fall star Sandra Huller, cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, cinematographers Hoyte van Hoytema, Edward Lachman and Matthew Libatique, as well as filmmaker Maite Alberdi, makeup maestro Kazu Hiro and many more. 

British Consulate Oscar Nominee Reception & Celebration of GREAT Women in film
Private location, 4-7 p.m.
British Consul General Emily Cloke will raise a toast to U.K. nominees and celebrate the U.K.’s impact on film and television. To mark International Women’s Day, this year’s reception will celebrate women in film and production through a display of costumes from Barbie and a bespoke portrait gallery paying homage to some of the “great” women making an impact in the industry. Guests will enjoy a selection of pours from Ridgeview English sparkling wine, Hampton Court handcrafted gin and rum, and Nc’nean whiskey. The event will be co-hosted alongside the GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland “see things differently” campaign, BAFTA, the British Film Commission and supported by Visit Britain.

Saint Laurent x Vanity Fair x NBCUniversal Pre-Oscar Party Celebrating Oppenheimer
Private residence, 8 p.m.
Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Radhika Jones, Saint Laurent’s creative director Anthony Vaccarello and chairman of Universal Pictures and Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Donna Langley will co-host an intimate, invite-only dinner, followed by a private cocktail party honoring Oppenheimer. Moët & Chandon and Tequila Don Julio will be the exclusive champagne and tequila sponsors.

NotPolish Wardrobing Wellness Shopping and Gifting Retreat
Trousdale Estates Beverly Hills, 600 Clinton Place, March 8-10
In collaboration with Tara Ink., the private and invite-only event will be presented by the nail brand for salon professionals and will offer guests a chance to explore brands from beauty to fashion including Babor, Label, Aroma360, Avi & Co. and Camp Queen Magenta. Chefs Ryan and Bradley Gallego will oversee a menu of Pan-Asian cuisine from Papa Wagyu and the Caviar Company. Bar by Moët Hennessy. 

Ecoluxe Pre-Oscars Luxury Lounge
Avalon, 1735 Vine St., Los Angeles
Debbie Durkin hosts her 18th annual lounge to benefit the Wild Beauty Foundation, Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue Ranch, Inclusive Motorsports Alliance and Rock to Recovery. Jemz Smile, Fountain of Uth, fashion brands, beauty and wellness treatments, food, cocktails, wild Mustang horses, puppies and more will be featured. 

Icon International’s Celebrity Travel Lounge
Private residence, Beverly Hills, March 8-9, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Hosted by Peta Phipps.

Saturday, March 9

MPTF’s 22nd Annual Night Before
Private location, Los Angeles
This year’s event is invite-only and will be co-chaired by America Ferrera and Ryan Piers-Williams, Jodie Foster, Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathé. The host committee includes Patricia Arquette, Jon Batiste and Suleika Jaouad, Matt Bomer and Simon Halls, Danielle Brooks, Nicolas and Riko Cage, Willem Dafoe and Giada Colagrande, Colman and Raul Domingo, Colin Farrell, Brendan Fraser, Barry Keoghan, Simu Liu, Eva Longoria, Glen Powell, Echo and Ke Huy Quan, Tracee Ellis Ross, Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan, and Jeffrey Wright. Presenting sponsors are City National Bank, Delta Air Lines, Penske Media Corporation (PMC), L’Oreal and UCLA Health.

Charles Finch and Chanel
Polo Lounge, Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 7:30 p.m.
An exclusive, invite-only and A-list affair that is typically a coveted invite for film, fashion, artists and insiders in support of the awards and Chanel’s longstanding commitment to film. Presented, as always, in partnership with Charles Finch.

Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani, 436 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills
A private, invite-only celebration hostess by Roberta Armani in celebration of Martin Scorsese on the occasion of his historic 10th Academy Award nomination for Killers of the Flower Moon. 

Gold Meets Golden 
Residence de France, Beverly Hills
Gold Meets Golden (GMG), the private event platform bringing together entertainers and athletes for sports-related causes. Presented in collaboration with the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee, GMG enters its 11th year raising funds for organizations like Angel City Sports and Adaptive Action Sports. Chaired by Nicole Kidman and Nadia Comaneci. Big Sky Kitchen’s Eduardo Garcia and Art Smith will team up to prepare golden-themed delectables and desserts. Attendees will be treated to seafood and a special oyster bar by the Boiling Crab, along with fresh options by Greenleaf. The event will feature a synchronized-swimming musical performance by Aquabatix of the Barbie soundtrack from Oscar and Grammy winner Mark Ronson.

Philipp Plein’s Runway & Cocktail
Chateau Falcon View, 1031 Broxton Ave., Bel-Air, 7-9 p.m.
A private, invite-only affair hosted by the fashion designer and held at his personal villa. 

Verve Animation Brunch 
Dama, 612 E. 11th St., Los Angeles, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Toasting clients and nominees for best animated feature and best animated short film.

Sunday, March 10

Academy Awards
Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles
The 96th Oscars will air on ABC and be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Presenters include Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate McKinnon, Rita Moreno, John Mulaney, Catherine O’Hara, Octavia Spencer, Ramy Youssef, Mahershala Ali, Nicolas Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser, Jessica Lange, Matthew McConaughey, Lupita Nyong’o, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ke Huy Quan, Sam Rockwell, Michelle Yeoh, Zendaya and more.

Academy Awards Governors Ball
Ray Dolby Ballroom, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., top level of Ovation Hollywood, after the Oscars
The official post-Oscars celebration will feature Wolfgang Puck Catering back for its 30th year with a menu created by Wolfgang Puck and Eric Klein and pastry design by Kamel Guechida and Garry Larduinat. Mixologist Charles Joly returns and will be joined by Israel Barón to curate a selection of Tequila Don Julio specialty cocktails, including 1942 Encore and Round of Applause. Champagne Fleur de Miraval returns for a third consecutive year. For a second consecutive year, Clarendelle & Domaine Clarence Dillon wines will be the exclusive red and white wines poured at the Governors Ball and other Oscar-related events.

Elton John AIDS Foundation Viewing Party
West Hollywood Park, West Hollywood
The 32nd annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party. This year’s edition is hosted by the EGOT winner with partner David Furnish, Tiffany Haddish, Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka. The program features The Gabriels as performers and Lydia Fenet as auctioneer. Iris and Michael Smith are serving as co-sponsors, joining official partners like American Airlines, Cadillac, Tequila Don Julio and the City of West Hollywood. Presenting sponsors include A+E Networks, Chopard, Gilead Sciences, Health Care Advocates International, Robert and Dana Kraft, Bob and Tamar Manoukian, and Cheryl and Haim Saban.

Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills
A milestone 30th anniversary celebration for the A-list affair that includes a private, invite-only watch party followed by a star-packed afterparty. Tan France and Michelle Buteau will host a red carpet livestream from 8-9 p.m., presented by #SmartTox and ISDIN, which will be available on VanityFair.com and Vanity Fair’s YouTube channel. The party is hosted by editor in chief Radhika Jones, and will take place inside a custom venue attached to the Wallis Annenberg Center. Photographer Mark Seliger will return with his Vanity Fair Oscar party portrait studio, presented by Nespresso.

Universal Pictures and Focus Features
Soho House, 9200 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, begins after the Oscar telecast
The studio partners are expected to have much to celebrate thanks to a haul of nominations for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers. 

Dream in Gold
Academy, 6021 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, after the telecast 
Presented by Affinity Nightlife and Adam Glove, the exclusive black-tie after-event toasts the night’s big awards show with sounds by celebrity DJs Talon Reid, DJ Pookie and Justin Credible, headlining the night’s entertainment. Past attendees include Michael Cimino, Ross Butler, Asher Angel, Sommer Ray, Bella Thorne, Idris Elba, Taryn Manning, Damson Idris, Sabrina Carpenter, Paris Hilton, Heather Graham, Lexi Underwood, Kane Brown, Zedd, Jack Harlowe, Russell Westbrooke, Keke Palmer and more.

Oscars Viewing Party
Skybar at Mondrian, 8440 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, 3-8 p.m.
The hotel is hosting a special event that will allow ticketed guests to watch the big show, participate in a contest, listen to harpist Sara Kawai and indulge in sips and drinks. Also on offer: A “Glitz & Glam” package that includes a complimentary bottle of champagne, skincare by Ole Henriksen and 15 percent off of a luxury facial at Ole Henriksen. 

Children Uniting Nations 24th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Dinner 
The Historic Warner Bro. Estate, 1006 N. Woodland Dr, Beverly Hills, 3 p.m.
The black-tie event will feature a live performance by Macy Gray and other artists. Confirmed talent includes host Mario Lopez honoree Marla Gibbs (Lifetime Achievement Award), Chaka Khan, Niecy Nash-Betts, Ana Barbar, Sofia Milos, Percy Miller, Cymphonique Miller, Kim Estes, Courtney Sixx, Trish Campbell, Marisela, Demeco Ryans, Parrice Smith, Leslie Small, Beverly Todd, Christine Devine, Sean McNabb, Jimmy Cozier, Marisela and more.

Hollywood Roosevelt Viewing Party
Hollywood Roosevelt, Blossom Ballroom, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, 4 p.m.
A viewing gala from the home of the first Academy Awards in 1929. A four-course menu, premium open bar from 4-5 p.m. and access to an exclusive after party. Formal attire. 

Alta Global Media Viewing Party
The Aster Club, 1717 Vine St., Los Angeles, 4-7:30 p.m.