Event Information - Oscars and Governors Ball

 

95TH OSCARS

Sunday, March 12
Red Carpet arrivals begin at 1:00PM PT
The Oscars begin at 5:00PM PT

The Dolby Theatre
6801 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028


ATTIRE

Formal. We encourage you to reference the Academy’s Sustainable Red Carpet Fashion Guide for inspiration.


COVID-19 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

To view guest COVID protocols for the 95th Oscars, click here.


TICKETS

For more information, including how to download your 95th Oscars tickets, click here.


ACCESSIBILITY REQUESTS

The Academy is committed to hosting inclusive, accessible events that enable all guests to engage and participate fully. Examples of requests or accommodations to support access might include mobility support, assistive listening devices, accessible seating, interpreter services, or access to a lactation room. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact accessibility@oscars.org.


IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO USE YOUR TICKETS

Tickets are for you and your guest’s personal use and are non-transferrable. You may not give them away to anyone, including family members or friends.

If you are unable to use your tickets, please contact the Academy Events team at academyevents@oscars.org.


PHOTO ID REQUIRED

To be admitted to the event, all adult ticket holders will be required to show a valid driver’s license or passport that matches the name on their digital ticket.


NO UNAUTHORIZED PHOTOGRAPHY OR RECORDINGS

Unauthorized still photography as well as video and audio recording anywhere on the premises is prohibited. Cameras are prohibited.


ALL ATTENDEES CONVEY A RELEASE

The Academy Awards presentation will be commercially broadcast. Each ticket states that the user conveys a release to the Academy, the network, and the sponsors should he or she appear on the broadcast.


RETAIN YOUR DIGITAL TICKET THROUGHOUT THE EVENING

Because of heightened security, each guest should retain personal possession of his or her digital ticket throughout the evening. Guests will be asked to show their ticket at various times, and anyone not in possession of a valid ticket may be asked to leave.

Please note: Posting photos or screenshots of your digital tickets on social media or elsewhere is prohibited and may result in tickets being revoked.


TICKET HOLDERS AND VEHICLES SUBJECT TO SEARCH

In addition to all guests being subject to search, automobiles arriving at the Oscars will also be subject to search even if the driver or passenger(s) are not present.

Private cars will be examined prior to being parked by valets. Our security personnel must have access to glove boxes, trunks, and any other compartments in your vehicle. If there are items in your car that you do not want searched, please remove them prior to your departure for the ceremony.


ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE INFORMATION

Security will be very tight and traffic will be heavy in Hollywood at the time of your arrival at the Dolby Theatre.

Please leave early enough so ticket holders can be in their seats by 4:45pm. Guests should be aware that walking the red carpet will take 20 minutes or more.

For security reasons, guests are required to follow the Academy’s instructions to gain access to the drop-off area at the Dolby Theatre. Guests will receive a digital parking pass with directions for arriving by valet (AUTO) as well as by a chauffeur-driven vehicle (LIMO).

To retrieve your vehicle after the show, please present your valet or limo claim ticket at the designated call-back table. For valet, guests will be directed to the appropriate area to wait for your car. For chauffeur-driven vehicles, attendants at the call-back table will contact your driver in the limo holding area. At that time, your driver will be given a pass to enter the pick-up area. Please do not call the driver directly. Without a pass, your driver will not be able to pick you up.


RIDESHARE

Guests arriving by rideshare will be considered a chauffeur-driven vehicle and should use the corresponding digital vehicle pass and directions (LIMO). Upon departure, guests that would like to use rideshare will be directed to a shuttle that will take them to a designated pick-up area at the Hollywood Bowl.


ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS - AUTO

Your car will be searched at the security checkpoint. To expedite the search, please empty your vehicle of all unnecessary items.

At the drop-off point, valet attendants will give drivers a call-back ticket. Make sure you have your call-back ticket and that the valet attendants have keys to your car.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS - AUTO

Self-driven vehicles must approach the Dolby Theatre from the east on Hollywood Boulevard.

If you are arriving from the Hollywood Freeway (101), exit at Cahuenga Boulevard and travel south to Hollywood Boulevard. Turn right on Hollywood Boulevard. Proceed to the security checkpoint and follow directions to the drop-off area.

Please note: The Highland Avenue exit will be closed from the southbound 101; use the Cahuenga exit instead.

If you are arriving from the west, south or east via surface streets, make your way to the intersection of Sunset and Wilcox Avenue and turn north. Turn left at Hollywood Boulevard. Proceed to the security checkpoint and follow directions to the drop-off area.

auto driving map

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ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS - LIMO

Due to limited turning space, limousines exceeding 39’ in length will not be allowed to enter the limousine checkpoint.

At the drop-off point, drivers and guests will receive call-back tickets with matching numbers. Make sure that the numbers on the tickets match. Limousines should proceed to the designated parking area at the Hollywood Bowl.

Please note: Limousines will not be permitted to circle.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS - LIMO

Limousines must approach the Dolby Theatre from the south on Highland Avenue from the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard.

If arriving from the Hollywood Freeway (101), exit at Vine Street and travel south to Santa Monica Boulevard*. Turn right on Santa Monica Boulevard. Continue to Highland Avenue and turn right. Proceed north to the drop-off area.

If arriving from the west, south or east via surface streets, make your way to Highland Avenue on Santa Monica* and turn north. Proceed to the drop-off area.

*No vehicles will be admitted via Sunset Boulevard.


WAITING AREA AND PICKUP

Limousines must park in the designated parking area at the Hollywood Bowl after dropping off guests. A waiting area for drivers will be available with refreshments and television monitors broadcasting the Oscars.

After the show or ball, guests will present their call-back tickets and limousines will be called by the limousine coordinators at the Hollywood Bowl. At that time, drivers will surrender their “arrivals” dashboard pass and be issued a departure pick-up pass. Without this pass, LAPD will not permit drivers through the vehicle checkpoint to pick up their guests.

limo driving map

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More information about your 95th Oscars ticket here.

If you have questions, please contact the Academy Events team at academyevents@oscars.org.