Jennifer Lawrence, after wearing a Dior dress to the awards ceremony in 2013, had her stylist, Rachel Zoe, transform her into a form-fitting look by Calvin Klein for the V.F. Oscar Party. **CREDIT: PASCAL LE SEGRETAIN**

From Dior’s opening night to Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s legendary Gold Party, here’s where Hollywood celebrates during Oscars week.

Awards season officially reaches its grand finale this week as Hollywood prepares for the 98th Academy Awards, but the Oscars themselves are only part of the spectacle. Across Los Angeles, studios, fashion houses, talent agencies and cultural institutions are hosting a whirlwind of parties, galas and industry gatherings leading up to the ceremony on March 15.

From the first champagne toasts early in the week to the late-night celebrations after the final Oscar is handed out, the days surrounding the ceremony have become their own cultural ritual. A-list actors, filmmakers, musicians and power brokers move from one red carpet to the next, culminating in some of the most exclusive and talked-about parties of the year.

Fashion labels, luxury brands and entertainment companies are all vying for their moment during the week, creating an unofficial circuit that stretches from Beverly Hills to West Hollywood and beyond. It’s where awards contenders mingle with rising stars, industry veterans and the global celebrity elite — and where some of Hollywood’s most memorable moments happen away from the Oscar stage itself.

The festivities begin Monday with Dior’s Club J’adore party, expected to draw stars including Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Alexandra Shipp, Jurnee Smollett and Lana Condor. By Tuesday night, Priyanka Chopra Jonas joins fellow hosts for the annual “South Asians at the Oscars” pre-Oscar gathering, celebrating the growing presence of South Asian talent across Hollywood.

Midweek events include Diane von Furstenberg’s Oscar Nominee Luncheon honoring female nominees, Vanity Fair’s Young Hollywood gathering at Bar Marmont and the annual “An Unforgettable Evening” benefit for breast cancer research. Elsewhere, the Essence Black Women in Hollywood luncheon celebrates artists and creatives including Kerry Washington, Chase Infiniti and Zinzi Coogler, while the Oscar Wilde Awards spotlight Irish filmmaking talent.

As the weekend approaches, the industry shifts into overdrive. Talent agencies host their own gatherings, including events from Warner Bros., CAA and WME, while brands like Giorgio Armani and Chanel bring together filmmakers, actors and designers for their signature awards-season dinners.

One of the most anticipated nights arrives Saturday with Charles Finch and Chanel’s annual dinner at the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Polo Lounge. The guest list regularly reads like a snapshot of modern Hollywood — and this year’s expected attendees reportedly include Kristen Stewart, Adrien Brody, Jessie Buckley, Jeff Goldblum, Al Pacino, Miley Cyrus, Javier Bardem and Sigourney Weaver.

Saturday also brings the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s “The Night Before” celebration, one of the most influential gatherings of the weekend. Hosted this year by Michael B. Jordan and Kate Hudson alongside Warner Bros. executives Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca, the event draws filmmakers and actors from across the industry.

But Oscars Sunday is when the real marathon begins.

The ceremony itself takes place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, where Conan O’Brien hosts the 98th Academy Awards. Immediately afterward, the official Governors Ball welcomes winners and nominees for the Academy’s traditional post-show celebration.

From there, the night explodes into a series of after-parties that often run well into the early morning hours. Vanity Fair’s iconic party moves this year to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), while Netflix hosts its own industry gathering nearby.

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Meanwhile, the Elton John AIDS Foundation viewing party continues to be one of the biggest philanthropic events of the weekend, with a guest list that typically includes major figures from film, music and fashion.

Late into the night, two of the most exclusive gatherings in Hollywood take over. Madonna and longtime manager Guy Oseary host their annual black-tie celebration, now in its eighteenth year. And at Chateau Marmont, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s famous Gold Party becomes the final stop for many of the night’s biggest stars.

By the time the last guests leave those parties, Hollywood will have officially closed another awards season — one defined not only by the winners onstage, but by the celebrations that surround them.

Monday March 9

Club J’adore

Private location

8 p.M.

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Tuesday March 10

Queerties Awards

Margaret Cho, Megan Stalter and Mae Martin receive special honors. Hosted by Trixie Mattel.

The Avalon Hollywood

6-10 p.M.

Time Women of the Year Gala

Appearances by Teyana Taylor, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Chloé Zhao and a performance by Brandi Carlile.

West Hollywood Edition

6:30 p.M.

South Asia Pre-Oscar Event

Co-hosted by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Bela Bajaria, Aziz Ansari, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Geraldine Viswanathan, Zakir Khan, Smriti Mundhra, Suraj Sharma, Shamina Singh, Anjula Acharia, Anita Chatterjee and Shruti Ganguly.

Private location

6-9 p.M.

**Supriya Ganesh attends the "South Asians at the Oscars" Pre-Oscars Party at Rideback Ranch on March 10. ALBERTO E. RODRIGUEZ/GETTY IMAGES FOR A-GAME PUBLIC RELATIONS**

Wednesday March 11

Diane von Furstenberg’s Oscar Nominee Luncheon

Celebrating this year’s female nominees. Co-hosted by Demi Moore, Jane Fonda, Nicole Avant Sarandos and Tracee Ellis Ross.

Private residence

12:30-3 p.M.

UTA

Carbs Before the Carpet dinner hosted by Dan Constable and Who What Wear.

Sal’s Place

7:30 p.M.

Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood

Annual Vanity Fair pre-Oscar party. Hosted by Odessa A’zion, Kaia Gerber, Role Model and Tyriq Eithers.

Bar Marmont

8-11 p.M.

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An Unforgettable Evening

Honoring Kerry Washington and Anastasia Soare with a performance from Demi Lovato. Hosted by Whitney Cummings. Benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s The Women’s Cancer Research Fund.

Beverly Wilshire

6:30 p.M.

Lexus Uptown Honors Hollywood

Honorees include Mario Van Peebles, Taye Diggs, Wood Harris and Omar Benson Miller. Hosted by Chris Spencer and Tai Beauchamp.

Sunset Room Hollywood

6:30 p.M.

March 12, Thursday

Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon

Honorees include Chase Infiniti, Kerry Washington, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Zinzi Coogler, as well as a special tribute to the women of Sinners, including cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, production designer Hannah Beachler, costume designer Ruth E. Carter, hair designer Shunika Terry-Jennings and stars Wunmi Mosaku and Jayme Lawson. Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, Ryan Coogler, Teyana Taylor and Jurnee Smollett are set to present.

Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel

12:30–4 p.M.

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Radio Andy

Andy Cohen and the SiriusXM talent team host.

Cipriani

6–9 p.M.

W Magazine and Dior

Hosted by Sara Moonves and Jonathan Anderson.

Mr. Chow

7 p.M.

Oscar Wilde Awards

The U.S.-Ireland Alliance hosts its 20th annual event honoring Domhnall Gleeson, Maura Tierney and Lee Cronin. Matt Walsh emcees, with J.J. Abrams presenting and musical performances by Dermot Kennedy and Dave Lofts.

The Ebell of Los Angeles

6:30–11 p.M.

MACRO Pre-Oscars Party

Private location

9 p.M.

March 13, Friday

ICG Publicists Awards

Presenters include Arden Cho, Paul Feig, Leslie Odom Jr., John Wells, Tia Carrere, Stitch from Lilo & Stitch, Steven Weber (Chicago Med), Wolf Entertainment president and COO Peter Jankowski, entertainment reporter Scott Mantz, Tony Gilroy and Local 600 National President John Lindley, ASC.

Beverly Wilshire

11 a.M.

Sundance Institute Oscar Brunch

Expected guests include Chloé Zhao, Ryan Coogler, Guillermo del Toro, Paul Thomas Anderson, Joachim Trier, Rose Byrne, Andrew Jarecki, Ryan White, Tig Notaro, Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar and more.

Private location

11 a.M.–2 p.M.

LA Magazine Luncheon

Celebrating the Women of Impact issue and honoring Olivia Munn.

Beverly Hilton

11 a.M.

British Film Reception

Hosted by His Majesty’s Consul General Paul J.G. Rennie OBE and British Film Institute CEO Ben Roberts.

Soho House Holloway

4–6 p.M.

Warner Bros. Pictures

Mother Wolf

6–8 p.M.

WIF Oscars Nominees Celebration

Guests include nominees Kate Hudson, Renate Reinsve, Rose Byrne, Elle Fanning, Wunmi Mosaku, Hannah Beachler and Tig Notaro.

Private location

6:30–8 p.M.

CAA

Living Room

8:30 p.M.–12:30 a.M.

WME

Chateau Marmont

8–11 p.M.

GBK Brand Bar’s Luxury Lounge

20th annual gifting suite.

Private location

March 13–14, 11 a.M.–5 p.M.

Ecoluxe Lounge

Gifting suite benefiting Wagmor Pet Dog Rescue.

Private estate

12–5 p.M.

DPA Diamond Lounge 2026

Gifting suite.

Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel

March 13–14, 10 a.M.–6 p.M.

March 14, Saturday

Verve Animation Brunch

Toasting nominees for Best Animated Feature and Best Animated Short Film.

Dama

11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.M.

Giorgio Armani

Celebration of the 2026 awards season.

Giorgio Armani, Beverly Hills

5–7 p.M.

Disney Advertising

The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills

6:30–9:30 p.M.

Charles Finch & Chanel

The 17th annual dinner brings together an expected guest list that includes Lily-Rose Depp, Kristen Stewart, Elle Fanning, Jessie Buckley, Adrien Brody, Al Pacino, Miley Cyrus, Javier Bardem, Jeff Goldblum, Sam Mendes, Sigourney Weaver and many more.

Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel

7:30 p.M.

The Night Before, LA

MPTF’s 24th annual event co-chaired by Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group co-chairs and CEOs Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca, alongside Michael B. Jordan and Kate Hudson, with a DJ set by Diplo.

Private location