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British cinema’s biggest night always brings crazy musical performances (Take That! Sophie Ellis-Bextor! Ariana DeBose’s viral rap!), surprising wins, highly emotional speeches, and a repositioned awards race in the run-up to the Oscars. (Last year, for example, Mikey Madison unexpectedly won Best Actress over Demi Moore, suggesting she would repeat the feat at the Academy Awards.) Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 BAFTA Awards.
When are the BAFTA Awards 2026 taking place?
The 2026 BAFTA Awards will take place on Sunday 22 February.
Where will the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) be held in 2026?
After six years at the Royal Albert Hall, the BAFTAs moved to a new home in 2023, the Royal Festival Hall at London’s Southbank Centre, where the latest edition of the BAFTAs will remain.
Who will host the 2026 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA)?
David Tennant has done a great job hosting the show for the past two years, but the 79th edition will be hosted by another national treasure, Alan Cumming, who has recently returned to the spotlight as presenter. American traitor. A great choice if you ask me.
Who will perform at the 2026 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA)?
Korean Demon Hunter Stars EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami will perform their hit single “Golden” at the 2026 BAFTA Awards, marking their first time performing live together outside the United States. It’s great, but also a little strange, considering the Oscar-nominated sensation didn’t receive a BAFTA nomination. (It was deemed ineligible to play long enough in theaters.) They will also be joined by Jessie Ware, who will perform in the memorial segment.
Who will attend the 2026 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA)?
Speakers include Glenn Close, Stormz, Kate Hudson, Monica Bellucci, Cillian Murphy, Simz Jr., Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, Miles Caton, Alicia Vikander, Riz… Ahmed, Sadie Sink, Alia Bhatt, Amy Lou Wood, Kerry Washington, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Olivia Cooke, Gillian Anderson, Ethan Hawke, Patrick Dempsey and Reggie Jean Page.
How do I watch the 2026 BAFTA Awards in the US?
Unlike previous years, stateside viewers can live stream the awards show on BritBox, but in 2026, both the red carpet and the BAFTA Awards themselves will be on E! starting at 8:00 PM ET. In the UK, the show airs on BBC One and iPlayer at 7:00pm local time.
When will the 2026 BAFTA nominations be announced?
The 2026 BAFTA shortlist is released on 9 January, nominations for the EE Rising Star Awards are released on 14 January, and the full list of nominations is released on 27 January.
Who are the 2026 BAFTA nominees?
Paul Thomas Anderson one battle after another Leading the list with 14 nominations, closely followed by Ryan Coogler sinner and 13, and Hamnet and Marty Supre Tied for third place with 11 people. See the full list of nominations here.
Who will win the 2026 British Academy Film and Television Arts Awards (BAFTA)?
Given the British academy’s preference for homegrown talent, Hamnet There may be an edge in both Best Picture and Best British Film, while Jessie Buckley’s Best Actress win feels essentially a sure thing. Meanwhile, in the Best Actor Award, Marty SupreTimothée Chalamet has advantages, too one battle after anotherTeyana Taylor won Best Supporting Actress. However, when it comes to supporting roles, it’s a tough competition emotional valueStellan Skarsgård, frankensteinof Jacob Elordi, and one battle after anotherIt’s Benicio Del Toro, but it’s best not to rule it out HamnetSo does Paul Mescal.
