Emmy Awards 2026: A Complete Guide to Parties and Events (Updating)

Get ready to party. The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, are coming up quickly on Sept. 14, honoring the best and brightest of the small screen. In the lead-up, there will be plenty of events going on throughout town — and even more once the winners are announced. Check out what’s on the schedule, with updates to come throughout the week. Tuesday, Sept. 8 TV Guide Magazine: Producer Evening White Rabbit Sky Lounge at The ValorianThe mag hosts a cocktail party honoring this year’s top showrunners and TV producers. Thursday, Sept. 10 Emmy Red Carpet Rollout L.A. Live Hargitay joins producers Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay to unveil the red carpet — which will actually be blue this year, in honor of NBC’s 100th anniversary. The Creative Coalition’s Humanitarian AwardsThe Second HomeJohn Stamos, Simran Baidwan, Famke Janssesn, Cara Buono, Lisa Ann Walter and Mary Lou Belli are honored by the nonprofit for their humanitarian leadership and commitment to service. Friday, Sept. 11 UTASpago The agency hosts a Beverly Hills dinner celebrating Hacks showrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky. EcoLuxe Endless Summer FestivalBeverly Hills The luxury lounge benefits Melissa Bacelar’s Wagmore Dog Pet Rescue and mixes traditional celebrity gifting with an outdoor fest featuring axe throwing and portraits, courtesy of photographer David Christopher Lee. Saturday, Sept. 12 Emmy Nominees Night Chateau Marmont Pool The Hollywood Reporter and SAG-AFTRA team up for a toast to this year’s nominees, with support from Snapchat and Waymo. THR x Bulgari Emmy Costume Designers ReceptionChateau Marmont PenthouseThough the costume design awards were handed out at the Creative Arts ceremony ahead of the Primetime Emmys, THR and Bulgari keep the celebration going with a mid-day event. WMEAvra Beverly Hills The agency fetes its nominated clients, including Jean Smart, Quinta Brunson, Steve Carell, Martin Short, Brett Goldstein, Claire Danes and Michael J. Fox, at the Beverly Hills hotspot. A24Chateau Marmont PenthouseThe studio behind Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Beef and Euphoria raises a glass to its 33 nods. NBCUniversalSunset Tower HotelHacks, All Her Fault, Saturday Night Live, The Traitors and more nominated NBCU titles are celebrated in West Hollywood. Official Emmys Gifting Suite Peacock Theater During the rehearsal days ahead of the big night, presenters, performers and nominees are invited to the backstage experience to receive a curated selection of gifts as a thank you for supporting the Television Academy Foundation’s mission. DPA Pre-Awards Gift SuiteLuxe Hotel Sunset BoulevardNathalie Dubois-Sissoko and DPA are back with their luxury gifting lounge, offering exclusive products, trips and unique experiences by invitation only. Celebrity Travel Lounge West Hollywood Luxury brand Travel by Peta, from event producer Peta Phipps, debuts its Emmy Weekend lounge in an afternoon highlighting travel, creativity and nominees and winners, past and present. Sunday, Sept. 13 BAFTA TV Tea Party The Maybourne Beverly HillsThe annual daytime event — honoring British stars and non-Brits alike — returns, while also raising awareness for BAFTA North America’s learning, inclusion and talent programs. Warner Bros. Television Group Nominees Celebration Boa Steakhouse WBTV brings together its nominees from The Pitt, Shrinking and Abbott Elementary and stars from its fall TV lineup for a night out in West Hollywood. MPTF’s Evening Before BenefitLos Angeles The Motion Picture & Television Fund hosts its 20th annual Emmys Eve benefit, which this year will feature Andrew Bird and Gavin Brivik performing their nominated song “Need Someone” from The Pitt. Official Emmys Gifting Suite Peacock Theater During the rehearsal days ahead of the big night, presenters, performers and nominees are invited to the backstage experience to receive a curated selection of gifts as a thank you for supporting the Television Academy Foundation’s mission. DPA Pre-Awards Gift SuiteLuxe Hotel Sunset BoulevardNathalie Dubois-Sissoko and DPA are back with their luxury gifting lounge, offering exclusive products, trips and unique experiences by invitation only. Monday, Sept. 14 78th Emmy Awards Peacock Theater The main telecast, hosted by Mariska Hargitay. TV Academy’s Governors GalaLos Angeles Convention CenterThe official afterparty of the big night, where winners make their first stop with brand new statues in hand. Netflix Chateau Marmont Following the show, the streamer celebrates its 111 nominations, led by Beef, The Beast in Me, The Diplomat and Black Rabbit. Walt Disney VibianaDisney heads into the big night with 125 noms across its brands, and will keep the party going after hours in downtown L.A.