LOS ANGELES, CA: The Governors Ball, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ official post-Oscars® celebration, which will immediately follow the 98th Oscars ceremony on Sunday, March 15, returns for its 67th year. Celebrated mega-chef Wolfgang Puck is back with his gold-standard winning culinary ways, keeping it fresh for more than three decades for all the nominees, studio executives, plus special guests and family members of the A-Listers from US and globally who make up the storied Academy Award live audience. Meanwhile, nine years of Tequila Don Julio is something to savor. And there’s some great wine on deck. But wait, there’s more…
Highlights of the Governors Ball
Wolfgang Puck Catering celebrates its 32nd year at the Governors Ball with a menu created by Wolfgang Puck and Eric Klein, and pastry design by Garry Larduinat and Kamel Guechida
Tequila Don Julio returns for its ninth consecutive year, with a cocktail program co-created by acclaimed mixologist Charles Joly and Lorenzo Antinori from Bar Leone, named the World’s Best Bar. Signature cocktails include “The Sequel” with Tequila Don Julio 1942, “Best in Show” with Tequila Don Julio Blanco and “After Glow” (non-alcoholic)
For a fourth consecutive year, Clarendelle & Domaine Clarence Dillon wines will be the exclusive red, white and rosé wines poured at the Governors Ball and other Oscars-related events
The Governors Ball will take place in the Ray Dolby Ballroom on the top level of Ovation Hollywood immediately following the Oscars broadcast.
The 98th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu and airs live in more than 200 territories worldwide.
For details on this year’s ball, including décor renderings and sustainability efforts, visit oscars.org.
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