The 98th Academy Awards concluded on the evening of March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, but the celebrations extended into the night. Stars from the winning films and nominees attended a series of exclusive afterparties hosted by various studios, publications, and brands.
The official Governors Ball, the Academy's first post-show party, was held immediately after the ceremony. Major studio parties included the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, a longstanding tradition, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party, which serves as a major fundraiser.
Photographs and social media posts from the events showed attendees celebrating the night's winners. The atmosphere at these gatherings is typically a mix of relief, jubilation, and networking, marking the culmination of the awards season.
While specific celebrity appearances at individual parties are often confirmed by media outlets and photographers on site, the guest lists for these private events are not officially published by the Academy or all hosts, with many details emerging through press coverage in the following days.
