The most important evening in British movie is again, and we couldn’t be extra excited. The 79th annual BAFTAs are lastly upon us.
It’s all the time an evening filled with musical performances — suppose Sophie Ellis-Bextor — wild internet hosting moments like Ariana DeBose’s viral rap, emotional speeches, and, after all, the outfits. Truthfully, we’d tune in only for the attire and wonder appears to be like alone.
Plus, the British Academy Movie Awards are broadly identified for setting the tone for the remainder of the awards season, together with the Oscars and the SAG Awards. So whoever takes dwelling a trophy on this glittering night is unquestionably somebody to look at within the months forward.
Whereas we would not be rubbing shoulders with the likes of Paul Mescal, Emma Stone, and Aimee Lou Wooden, we can collect a gaggle of associates, whip up some unbelievable snacks and cocktails, and host our own residence viewing social gathering.
Right here’s every part it’s essential to know concerning the 2026 BAFTA Awards.
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When are the BAFTA Awards?
The 2026 BAFTAs will happen tonight (February 22, 2026). The ceremony kicks off at 7:00 GMT and wraps up by 9:00 GMT. After the timezone chaos of the Grammys, we’re thrilled to have a assured early evening!
The place will the BAFTAs be hosted?
The 2026 EE BAFTA Movie Awards will likely be held at London’s Southbank Centre, within the Royal Competition Corridor. The venue has hosted the celebrated ceremony since 2023. Earlier than that, the awards befell on the Royal Albert Corridor (2017–2022) and the Royal Opera Home.
How will you watch the BAFTAs?
The BAFTAs 2026 ceremony will air on BBC One and stream on BBC iPlayer.
Who’s the host of the BAFTAs 2026?
We’re thrilled to substantiate that Alan Cumming will likely be internet hosting the BAFTA Awards this yr. Identified for his work on The Traitors US and Celeb Traitors, Cumming is all the time a pleasure onscreen. That mentioned, we’ll positively miss David Tennant, who did a incredible job internet hosting the previous two years.
Who will likely be presenting?
This yr’s presenters embody Aaron Pierre, Aimee Lou Wooden, Alicia Vikander, Alia Bhatt, Bryan Cranston, Cillian Murphy, David Jonsson, Delroy Lindo, Emily Watson, Erin Doherty, Ethan Hawke, Gillian Anderson, Glenn Shut, Hannah Waddingham, Kate Hudson, Kathryn Hahn, Kerry Washington, Little Simz, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Milly Alcock, Minnie Driver, Monica Bellucci, Noah Jupe, Olivia Cooke, Patrick Dempsey, Regé-Jean Web page, Riz Ahmed, Sadie Sink, Stellan Skarsgård, Stormzy, and Warwick Davis.
Who will likely be attending?
As all the time, it’s a star-studded visitor record that makes us marvel how a lot celeb can match underneath one roof. Amongst these anticipated to attend are Benicio Del Toro, Carey Mulligan, Chase Infiniti, Chloé Zhao, David Borenstein, Emma Stone, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Jacob Elordi, Jafar Panahi, Jesse Plemons, Jessie Buckley, Joachim Trier, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lynne Ramsay, Maggie O’Farrell, Odessa A’Zion, Paul Mescal, Paul Thomas Anderson, Renate Reinsve, Rose Byrne, Ryan Coogler, Sam Mendes, Teyana Taylor, Timothée Chalamet, Wunmi Mosaku, and Yorgos Lanthimos.
