Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images The Oscars are officially on the calendar. Hollywood's biggest night will return in 2026 to celebrate the best films and performances of the year, bringing stars, nominees, and movie fans together for the Academy Awards. Here's when the 2026 Oscars will take place and what to know ahead of the ceremony. Where Do the Oscars Take Place? See Location The Oscars - officially the 98th Academy Awards - will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.