Award Season is just around the corner. Here’s your month-by-month guide to upcoming awards-related activities in the worlds of film, television, music and theater. ### April 2025
Thursday, April 24
TCM Classic Film Festival begins in Los Angeles, featuring a month of classic cinema screenings and events. • Napa Valley StreamFest begins in Napa Valley, California, offering a variety of film and TV programming. • Sunday, April 27: TCM Classic Film Festival ends. • Sunday, April 27: Napa Valley StreamFest ends. ### May 2025
Thursday, May 1
Tony Awards nominations announcement in New York, kicking off the Tony Awards season. • Monday, May 5: Met Gala in New York, a star-studded event celebrating fashion and entertainment. • Monday, May 12: Webby Awards in New York, recognizing excellence in digital media. • Monday, May 13: Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony in Cannes, France, launching the prestigious film festival. • Thursday, May 15: Seattle International Film Festival opens in Seattle, showcasing new and independent films. • Monday, May 19: SAG Awards nominating committees are drawn by random sample. • Monday, May 19: Sports Emmy Awards ceremony in New York, honoring outstanding sports programming. ### June 2025
June TBA
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in TBA, a family-friendly event celebrating kids’ entertainment. • Sunday, June 1: Peabody Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, recognizing excellence in media and broadcasting. • Monday, June 2: Gotham Television Awards ceremony in New York, honoring outstanding TV programming. ### July 2025
Thursday, July 4
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival opening ceremony in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, kicking off the festival. ### August 2025
Thursday, August 7
Critics Choice Super Awards winners announcement, recognizing excellence in superhero and science fiction films. Thursday, August 27
Primetime Emmy Awards final-round voting ends. ### September 2025
Thursday, September 4
Toronto International Film Festival opening night in Toronto, showcasing new films and talent. Sunday, September 14
Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, crowning the best in television programming. ### October 2025
Monday, October 6
Student Academy Awards ceremony in New York, recognizing excellence in student filmmaking. Monday, October 13
New York Film Festival closing night ceremony in New York, concluding the festival. Thursday, October 22
AFI Fest opening night ceremony in Los Angeles, launching the American Film Institute’s festival. Sunday, October 25
SCAD Savannah Film Festival opens in Savannah, Georgia, showcasing new and independent films. ### November 2025
Saturday, November 1
SCAD Savannah Film Festival closes in Savannah, Georgia. ### December 2025
December TBA
The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment breakfast in TBA, celebrating women’s achievements in entertainment. Wednesday, December 3
Sun Valley Film Festival opens in Sun Valley, Idaho, featuring a lineup of independent films and industry events. ### January 2026
January TBA
National Board of Review Awards ceremony in New York, recognizing excellence in film. Friday, January 2
Palm Springs International Film Festival opening night in Palm Springs, California, showcasing new films and talent. ### February 2026
February TBA
Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, honoring outstanding music performances. Sunday, February 1
Sundance Film Festival closing night in Park City, Utah, concluding the festival. ### March 2026
Thursday, March 5
Academy Awards final voting ends. Sunday, March 15
Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, crowning the best in film. ### April 2026
Tuesday, April 28
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony in TBA, recognizing excellence in science and technology. Get ready for a month-by-month guide to upcoming awards-related activities in the worlds of film, television, music and theater. Stay tuned for the latest news and updates!