The 2026 Critics Choice Awards are set to take place tonight at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. This event marks the beginning of what promises to be an exciting awards season in Hollywood. Over the coming months, we can expect to see top stars making their way from the Critics Choice Awards to the Golden Globes and ultimately to the Oscars, all vying for prestigious acting awards.
Comedian Chelsea Handler is hosting the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards for the fourth consecutive year. The ceremony will honor the best film and television performances of the year, with nominees including Timothée Chalamet from “Marty Supreme,” Jessie Buckley from “Hamnet,” Emma Stone from “Bugonia,” and Ariana Grande from “Wicked: For Good,” among others.
One of the highlights of the Critics Choice Awards is the red carpet fashion, where celebrities showcase their unique and stylish looks. Unlike the more formal Golden Globes and Oscars, the Critics Choice Awards allow stars to have fun and experiment with their fashion choices. In previous years, we have seen celebrities like Nicole Kidman in sleek Saint Laurent suits and Michelle Yeoh in a statement Balenciaga gown.
Tonight, we can expect to see the 2026 nominees making a statement with their fashion choices on the red carpet. Stay tuned to see what the stars are wearing to the Critics Choice Awards in real time, and be sure to check back for Vogue’s Best Dressed list from the night.
As the awards season kicks off with the Critics Choice Awards, all eyes will be on Hollywood’s elite as they compete for top honors in the film and television industry. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from the 2026 awards season.
