The 83rd Golden Globe Awards are almost here, with Hollywood preparing to gather for one of awards season’s most high-profile nights. The 2026 ceremony takes place on Sunday, 11 January, bringing together the biggest names in film, television and podcasting to celebrate the past year’s standout work.
When and where the Golden Globes take place
The Golden Globes will be held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, a venue long associated with the awards. The ceremony begins at 8pm Eastern Time, which is 5pm Pacific Time, and will be broadcast live on CBS. Viewers can also stream the event on Paramount+.
Nikki Glaser returns as host
Comedian and actress Nikki Glaser returns to host the Golden Globes for a second year running. Her debut in 2025 was widely praised for balancing sharp humour with restraint, earning positive reviews from both critics and audiences. Glaser has said she is excited by the scale of this year’s event, noting that the star power in the room is even bigger than before.
Golden Week and special honours
Ahead of the main ceremony, the Golden Globes will introduce a new primetime special titled Golden Eve. The event will air earlier in the week and honour Sarah Jessica Parker and Dame Helen Mirren, expanding the awards’ footprint beyond the traditional ceremony night.
A star-studded list of presenters
A wide range of celebrities from across film, television and music will present awards on the night. The list includes George Clooney, Miley Cyrus, Kevin Hart, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner, Pamela Anderson, Zoë Kravitz, Regina Hall and Snoop Dogg, among many others.
Films leading the nominations
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads the film categories with nine nominations, including best motion picture in the musical or comedy category and best director. It is followed by Sentimental Value with eight nominations and Sinners with seven. Other films in contention include Hamnet, Frankenstein and Wicked: For Good.
Television’s biggest contenders
In the television categories, The White Lotus emerges as the most nominated series with six nods. The Netflix limited series Adolescence follows closely with five nominations, while several other high-profile shows feature across the major categories, highlighting a strong year for television.
Actors to watch this year
The acting categories include a mix of established stars and fresh faces. Leonardo DiCaprio, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Amanda Seyfried, Jacob Elordi and Paul Mescal are among those nominated, with Seyfried and Elordi earning two nominations each. First-time nominees this year include Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Britt Lower.
A new podcast category debuts
The 2026 ceremony marks the debut of a Golden Globe category recognising podcasts, reflecting the medium’s growing influence. Several globally popular shows have been nominated, spanning interview-led formats and news-driven storytelling.
With expanded programming, a diverse slate of nominees and renewed interest following recent changes, the 2026 Golden Globes are shaping up to be a key moment in this year’s awards season.
