What time are the BAFTAs on TV? Where to watch the 2026 BAFTAs and the official red carpet show

The star-studded ceremony will recognise the very best in film from the past year, with One Battle After Another, Sinners, Hamnet, and Marty Supreme among this year’s most heavily nominated contenders.

Other highly nominated films include Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, which was largely filmed in Scotland, and I Swear. Scooping up five nominations at the 2026 BAFTAs, the drama is based on the real life of Scottish Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson with stars Robert Aramayo and Peter Mullan up for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, respectively.

If you are not one of the lucky few who has been invited to the awards ceremony, don’t worry as you can still watch along from home.

Here’s what time the BAFTAs will be on TV tonight, where you can watch the show and what you need to know, from where the event is held to who will host.

What time do the 2026 BAFTAs start?

Those tuning in from home will be able to watch the 2026 BAFTAs from 7pm this evening (February 22).

However, instead of being broadcast live like other awards shows, the actual ceremony will begin at 5pm. As such, you may wish to be mindful of any spoilers appearing on social media.

Where to watch BAFTAs 2026

If you’re planning on tuning in to the 2026 BAFTAs, you can watch live on BBC One or alternatively via BBC iPlayer.

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Can I watch the 2026 BAFTAs red carpet?

If you’re eager to see who will be in attendance, there is no need to wait until 7pm. Ahead of the ceremony, there will be an official livestream of the red carpet available on the BAFTA YouTube channel.

Hosted by broadcaster Clara Amfo and film journalist Ali Plumb, the stream is currently scheduled to begin at 2.30pm - just over two hours ahead of the awards show beginning.

There will also be additional coverage across BAFTA’s digital channels, hosted by Talk of the Townsend’s Benedict and Hannah Townsend.

Where are the BAFTAs held?

The glamourous night is being held in London at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.

Who will host this year’s ceremony?

The 2026 BAFTAs will be hosted by Alan Cumming. The Scottish actor, writer, producer and presenter takes over the position from fellow Scot David Tennant.

The current host of The Traitors US, the star is known for his roles in productions across stage and screen such as Cabaret, The High Life, The Good Wife, Spy Kids, X-Men and more. More recently, he became the Artistic Director of the Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

However, Cumming won’t be the only talent keeping the evening interesting.

There are also a number of celebrities set to present awards during the 2026 BAFTAs, with a number of stars all set to appear during the ceremony.

Every presenter confirmed for the 2026 BAFTAs

• Aaron Pierre
• Aimee Lou Wood
• Alicia Vikander
• Alia Bhatt
• Bryan Cranston
• Cillian Murphy
• David Jonsson
• Delroy Lindo
• Emily Watson
• Erin Doherty
• Ethan Hawke
• Gillian Anderson
• Glenn Close
• Hannah Waddingham
• Karen Gillan
• Kate Hudson
• Kathryn Hahn
• Kerry Washington
• Little Simz
• Maggie Gyllenhaal
• Mia McKenna-Bruce
• Michael B. Jordan
• Miles Caton
• Milly Alcock
• Minnie Driver
• Monica Bellucci
• Noah Jupe
• Olivia Cooke
• Paddington
• Patrick Dempsey
• Regé-Jean Page
• Riz Ahmed
• Sadie Sink
• Stellan Skargård
• Stormzy
• Warwick Davis

Who is performing at this year’s BAFTAs?

There will be two special musical performances during the 2026 BAFTAs.

In their first appearance outside of the US, the vocal talents of KPop Demon Hunters’ HUNTR/X - Jae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami - will perform their hit song from the film, Golden.

In addition, English singer-songwriter Jessie Ware will cover Barbara Streisand for this year’s In Memoriam section, which pays tribute those from the industry who passed away in the last year.