Overview
- The 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium.
- This marks a departure from the ceremony’s long-standing location at Santa Monica beach, where renovations are underway ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics.
- Film Independent leadership frames the move as an opportunity to reimagine the Spirit Awards during a period of organizational growth and transformation.
- Brenda Robinson, Acting President of Film Independent, emphasized the continued commitment to celebrating bold and independent storytelling.
- It remains unclear whether the Hollywood Palladium will host the Spirit Awards beyond 2026, with post-2028 venue plans still undecided.