Are you attending an Oscar Party this year? If not, check out this amazing idea for throwing an Oscar viewing party for your friends and family this year.
Complete with a printable 2026 Oscars Ballot and Oscar Bingo printable! Who wouldn’t want to attend that?
How to Throw an Oscars Party
You already know we love inviting guests to dinner, playing games, and hanging out.
Since we are surrounded by movie buffs like us, it makes sense to host our party.
You’ve probably seen the pictures and shenanigans from Oscar night after-parties.
We may not be celebrities, but we can have as much fun at home!
How to Decorate for an Oscars Viewing Party
Every dinner party or event at our house includes some fun decorations.
While I don’t have a particular setup for this year, you can check out my gold and black party decor idea from last year.
Check that out first for fun, easy ideas to decorate your home and table. Plus, there are a few more fun ideas to include, which are listed below.
Lay Out the Red Carpet
Throwdown the red carpet!
You first want to set up your entryway to feel like it is a big event.
Of course, depending on your budget, an actual red carpet may not be possible.
I recommend checking out local discount shops for red rugs, and if that’s not easily found, go to your local fabric shop and buy a length of red fabric to tack down in your entryway.
Set up a Paparazzi Station, aka Photo Booth
The red carpet is all about taking photos, and since you won’t have real paparazzi at your event, you can set up a fun photo booth instead.
Have a digital camera, printer, or even a Polaroid camera on hand. Set up a booth with a tripod and all of the props like fancy hats, tiaras, and goofy signs.
What to Serve at an Oscars Party
Of course, you have to have some snacks! You can go for a full sit-down menu or a simple appetizer bar.
Charcuterie boards are a great idea for your Oscar Party.
Some of these are themed holiday boards, but you get the idea and can create your own using these examples.
- Large Savory Charcuterie Board
- Supersized Grazing Board
- Cheese Board Idea
- Kid-Approved Party Board
- Taco Cups
- Chicken Wings Grazing Board
- Air Fryer Indian Spiced Chicken Wings
Of course, you can’t have a party without a few cocktails. Check out some great ones everyone will love.
Don’t forget about the kids! This list has some yummy mocktails they can enjoy!
Games for Guests at an Award Show Viewing Party
Of course, you have to provide some fun games for the guests to play between your meal and the viewing party.
I have some printable options that are great for the Oscars and can even spark some friendly competition.
Printable Oscars 2026 Ballot
This printable Oscars ballot is a great idea to hand out when everyone arrives at the party.
Your guests can choose their pick for each category, and you can award points for each category they win.
It’s just a fun way to get people talking about the individual movies while you wait for the results of the actual awards show.
Printable Oscars Bingo Game
This printable Oscars Bingo Game is another fun way to keep people engaged and having fun during the show.
Assign everyone a pin or dot marker, and enjoy seeing how the awards show plays out for your guests on their Bingo sheets!
This year, have fun with your guests at your unique spin on an Oscar party.
Everyone will love feeling like a celeb as they walk your red carpet, and these games and snacks will keep your guests talking for months to come!
Created 2/2020 | Updated 2/2026
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