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2026 Oscars: Garden Courtyard Stage Unveiled by Designers

3/15/2026

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Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley, production designers, reveal the 2026 Oscars stage with a garden courtyard theme.
The design uses handcrafted trees and stone, metal, and glass to create warmth and connection.
Lighting will evoke a golden hour glow, contrasting with past designs that favored glossy finishes.
The ceremony will be hosted by Conan O’Brien on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with heightened security.

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Story summary

Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley, production designers, reveal the 2026 Oscars stage with a garden courtyard theme.
The design uses handcrafted trees and stone, metal, and glass to create warmth and connection.
Lighting will evoke a golden hour glow, contrasting with past designs that favored glossy finishes.
The ceremony will be hosted by Conan O’Brien on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with heightened security.