The Arlington Theatre Academy Awards Live Broadcast Viewing Event and
Red Carpet VIP Pre-Show Party on the Arlington Courtyard
The Arlington Theatre is hosting a live broadcast of the 98th Academy Awards. The awards will be shown on the big screen where admission is free.
The Arlington Courtyard will host a Red Carpet VIP Pre-Show Party beginning at 1pm where guests can watch the Red Carpet Arrivals on the Courtyard’s TVs.
The pre-show reception, a ticketed event, includes priority seating for the big event, a free medium popcorn and drink. Guests will have exclusive access to the patio where they will enter on a red carpet, enjoy themed cocktails, photos ops, ballot voting along with a best dressed contest for prizes, and live music featuring DJ Ayyce. The cost is $20. Tickets are available at the Arlington Theatre box office and on the Metropolitan Theatre ’s and Arlington Theatre ’s websites.
What: Live Broadcast of the Academy Awards – Free event (no ticket required)
VIP Red Carpet Pre-Show Party – on the Arlington Theatre Courtyard - $20
(+$1.79 booking fee if purchased online/mobile app)
When: Sunday, March 15, 2026
Where: The Arlington Theatre and Arlington Theatre Courtyard
1317 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Time: 1:00pm – Arlington Courtyard VIP Red Carpet Pre-Show Party
3:00pm – Doors Open for main event
3:00pm – Patio Happy Hour (free access)
3:55pm – Best Dressed contest
4:00pm – Academy Awards
To see more, visit: the Arlington Theatre’s official website: ArlingtonTheatreSB.com .