The red carpet has officially been rolled out at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood for the 98th Academy Awards, kicking off the final stretch of Oscar pre-parties and events as Hollywood gears up for Sunday, March 15.
Kicking off the Oscar-week festivities on Wednesday, March 11, Diane von Furstenberg hosted her annual Oscar Nominee Luncheon. Joined by Jane Fonda, Demi Moore, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Nicole Avant Sarandos, the elegant event celebrated women in film and honored the female nominees of the 98th Academy Awards. Later that evening, Vanity Fair took over Bar Marmont in Los Angeles for Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood, a star-studded soirée co-hosted by Odessa A’zion and Tyriq Withers.
Chef Wolfgang Puck and Wolfgang Puck Catering return, for its 32nd year, to create the menu for this year’s Governor’s Ball, where nominees, winners, and guests will be treated to a variety of tray-passed dishes, including a theatrical Oscar Gold Spraying Station where guests can enjoy dark, milk, matcha, and blond Dulcey chocolate pops. For a more decadent dessert, the “Oscars Special” offers a 50 bean vanilla gelato adorned with real gold leaves. Savory highlights include a classic, elegant Salmon en Croute featured at the Wagyu and steak frites carving station, and Mini Wagyu Cheeseburgers
Elton John’s 34th annual Academy Awards Viewing Party, benefiting the Elton John AIDS Foundation, returns on Sunday, March 15th. He’ll be joined by a star-studded lineup including Patricia Arquette, Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris, Brandi Carlile and Catherine Shepherd, Tiffany Haddish, Christina Hendricks, Tove Lo, Melanie Lynskey and Jason Ritter, Eric McCormack, Keke Palmer, Orville Peck, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Sharon Stone, and Donatella Versace, and a performance by Lola Young.
Events this week include A Champagne Tasting Reception to Celebrate the Season by Film Commission Bayern, Champagne Taittinger, Hotel Bayerischer Hof and DEADLINE; ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards; Oscar Wilde Awards; Warner Bros Studio party at Mother Wolf; Women in Film Academy Awards; GBK’s Luxury Awards Lounge; Charles Finch Dinner; Netflix’s Academy Awards Nominee Celebration at Sunset Towers, and the Night Before the Oscars. Agencies. WME will host a bash, and CAA will host its annual pre-Oscar party on the evening of Friday, March 13, at Living Room in celebration of the agency’s nominated clients.
The stars will party-hop post-award Oscar ceremonies, from the Governors Ball, Vanity Fair Oscars Party, and NEON at Motherwolf to many more.
Scroll through the gallery for the latest photos from the pre-Oscar events.
- Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood Image Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Vanity Fair (L-R) Odessa A’zion and Tyriq Withers attend as Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
- Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood Image Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Vanity Fair Chase Infiniti
- Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood Image Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Vanity Fair (L-R) Justice Smith and Cameo Adele
- Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood Image Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Vanity Fair (L-R) Jack Dylan Grazer and Kate Berlant
- Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/PMC Nicholas Chavez
- Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood Xochitl Gomez at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood Maria Bakalova at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood Odessa A’zion at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood Image Credit: Getty Images Auliʻi Cravalho
- Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/PMC Odeya Rush
- Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/PMC Liza Koshy
- Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/PMC Maura Higgins
- Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/PMC Anna Sophia
- Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/PMC Dustin Lance Black
- Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/PMC Ariana Greenblatt
- Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/PMC Storm Reid
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF (L-R) Odessa Rae, Rita Wilson, Jane Fonda and Diane von Furstenberg attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF (L-R) Alžběta Karásková, Helle Faber, Diane Warren and Alisa Payne attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF (L-R) Quinta Brunson, Ruth E. Carter, Shunika Terry-Jennings and Christalyn Hampton attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF (L-R) Madeline Sharafian, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Paris Hilton, Domee Shi and Diane Warren attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF (L-R) Elaine Welteroth and Alice Smith attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF (L-R) Rozzi Crane and Grace Van Patten attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF Tracee Ellis Ross
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF Diane von Furstenberg
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF Jessica Hargrave
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF (L-R) Anita Hill and Quinta Brunson
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF Nicole Avant
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF (L-R) Diane von Furstenberg and Jane Fonda
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF (L-R) Sara Bernstein, Rita Wilson and Hilla Medalia
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF (L-R) Emily Gerson Saines and Rozzi Crane
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF (L-R) Fran Drescher and Lisa Ann Walter
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF Tig Notaro
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF (L-R) Lisa Taback, Fabiola Beracasa Beckman, Marissa McMahon, Jane Fonda, Diane von Furstenberg, Yvett Merino and Angelique Jackson attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF (L-R) Diane von Furstenberg and Nicole Avant
- Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF Maggie Kang
- The 98th Oscars Arrivals Carpet Roll Out Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Conan O’Brien at the 98th Oscars arrivals carpet roll out held at Ovation Hollywood on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- The 98th Oscars Arrivals Carpet Roll Out Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Conan O’Brien at the 98th Oscars arrivals carpet roll out held at Ovation Hollywood on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- The 98th Oscars Arrivals Carpet Roll Out Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Conan O’Brien at the 98th Oscars arrivals carpet roll out held at Ovation Hollywood on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- The 98th Oscars Arrivals Carpet Roll Out Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Conan O’Brien at the 98th Oscars arrivals carpet roll out held at Ovation Hollywood on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- “South Asians At The Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for A-Game Public Relations (L-R) Utkarsh Ambudkar, Lilly Singh and a Venk Potula attend “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 at Rideback Ranch on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
- “South Asians At The Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for A-Game Public Relations (L-R) Shruti Ganguly and Anita Chatterjee speak onstage during the “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 at Rideback Ranch on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
- “South Asians At The Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for A-Game Public Relations (L-R) Shruti Ganguly, Smriti Mundhra, Anita Chatterjee, Anjula Acharia, a guest and Shamina Singh attend “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 at Rideback Ranch on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
- “South Asians At The Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for A-Game Public Relations (L-R) Anuja Joshi, Manish Dayal, Anjula Acharia, Ankur Rathee and Jessel Taank attend “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 at Rideback Ranch on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
- “South Asians At The Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for A-Game Public Relations (L-R) Zakir Khan, Shruti Ganguly and Geeta Gandbhir attend “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 at Rideback Ranch on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
- “South Asians At The Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for A-Game Public Relations (2L-4L) Alexandre Singh, Natalie Musteata, Geeta Gandbhir and (3R) Sev Ohanian and guests attend “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 at Rideback Ranch on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
- 98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Marie Noura Aazizou, Charles Joly, Lorenzo Antinori, MaryJane Partlow, Wolfgang Puck, Byron Puck, Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Mayuko Boutroy at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
- 98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Wolfgang Puck and Byron Puck
- 98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- 98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Charles Joly and Lorenzo Antinori
- 98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- 98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- 98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- 98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- 98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- 98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- 98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- 98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- 98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- 98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- 98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- 98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
- 98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood
(L-R) Odessa A’zion and Tyriq Withers attend as Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
(L-R) Justice Smith and Cameo Adele
(L-R) Jack Dylan Grazer and Kate Berlant
Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood
Xochitl Gomez at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Maria Bakalova at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Odessa A’zion at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
(L-R) Odessa Rae, Rita Wilson, Jane Fonda and Diane von Furstenberg attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California
(L-R) Alžběta Karásková, Helle Faber, Diane Warren and Alisa Payne attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California
(L-R) Quinta Brunson, Ruth E. Carter, Shunika Terry-Jennings and Christalyn Hampton attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California
(L-R) Madeline Sharafian, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Paris Hilton, Domee Shi and Diane Warren attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California
(L-R) Elaine Welteroth and Alice Smith attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California
(L-R) Rozzi Crane and Grace Van Patten attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California
(L-R) Anita Hill and Quinta Brunson
(L-R) Diane von Furstenberg and Jane Fonda
(L-R) Sara Bernstein, Rita Wilson and Hilla Medalia
(L-R) Emily Gerson Saines and Rozzi Crane
(L-R) Fran Drescher and Lisa Ann Walter
(L-R) Lisa Taback, Fabiola Beracasa Beckman, Marissa McMahon, Jane Fonda, Diane von Furstenberg, Yvett Merino and Angelique Jackson attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California
(L-R) Diane von Furstenberg and Nicole Avant
The 98th Oscars Arrivals Carpet Roll Out
Conan O’Brien at the 98th Oscars arrivals carpet roll out held at Ovation Hollywood on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
“South Asians At The Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026
(L-R) Utkarsh Ambudkar, Lilly Singh and a Venk Potula attend “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 at Rideback Ranch on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
(L-R) Shruti Ganguly and Anita Chatterjee speak onstage during the “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 at Rideback Ranch on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
(L-R) Shruti Ganguly, Smriti Mundhra, Anita Chatterjee, Anjula Acharia, a guest and Shamina Singh attend “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 at Rideback Ranch on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
(L-R) Anuja Joshi, Manish Dayal, Anjula Acharia, Ankur Rathee and Jessel Taank attend “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 at Rideback Ranch on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
(L-R) Zakir Khan, Shruti Ganguly and Geeta Gandbhir attend “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 at Rideback Ranch on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
(2L-4L) Alexandre Singh, Natalie Musteata, Geeta Gandbhir and (3R) Sev Ohanian and guests attend “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 at Rideback Ranch on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
Marie Noura Aazizou, Charles Joly, Lorenzo Antinori, MaryJane Partlow, Wolfgang Puck, Byron Puck, Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Mayuko Boutroy at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
