The Oscars to Leave Hollywood for New Venue

Get ready for a change, Oscars fans! The yearly awards ceremony is moving out of its long-time home at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood and heading downtown to the Peacock Theater in L.A.’s Live entertainment complex. This move, set to happen in 2029, is part of a new deal between the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences and entertainment venue company AEG.

The Dolby Theater has been the Oscars’ main venue since 2001, but it’s time for a change. The Peacock Theater, which has hosted events like the Emmys and The Game Awards, will be the new home for Hollywood’s biggest night. AEG, the company behind the Peacock Theater, has promised upgrades to the theater’s sound and lighting systems, lobbies, backstage facilities, and other production-critical areas to meet the Oscars’ standards.

The move to the Peacock Theater coincides with another big change for the Oscars: starting in 2029, the ceremony will be broadcast on YouTube, making it the primary broadcast platform. After celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2028, the Oscars will say goodbye to the Dolby Theater and traditional broadcast television, embracing a new era of digital streaming with YouTube.

So get ready for an exciting and fresh Oscars experience in 2029, complete with a new venue and a new way to watch the ceremony. It’s all part of the Academy’s plan to keep things interesting as they enter their second century of honoring the best in cinema.