kate hudson Among Presenters at 2026 BAFTA Awards as London Gathers the Oscar Contenders
The 2026 BAFTA Awards will convene at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Feb. 22, 2026 (ET), and kate hudson is on a long list of high-profile presenters. The ceremony arrives as a major stop on the awards-season circuit, with marquee nominees and powerhouse filmmakers expected to attend and a lineup of performances and tributes that aim to make the evening both star-studded and consequential for the Oscar race.
Who’s hosting and who will present
The ceremony will be emceed by Alan Cumming. Presenters for the night span multiple generations and national cinemas, with kate hudson listed among the roster alongside a mix of actors, directors and musicians. Other named presenters include established award-season figures and rising international talents, reflecting the event’s global reach this year.
Organizers have also circulated a playful seating-placard image showing clusters of attendees, though they caution that the image was intended as an illustration of attendance rather than a definitive seating chart. Expect last-minute tweaks to the room layout on the day, but few surprises in the guest list: A-range nominees and filmmakers will be in attendance, and the red carpet will offer one of the clearest early glimpses at awards momentum.
Performances, tributes and major honors
The show will feature the first performance outside the U. S. of the record-breaking track "Golden, " created by KPop Demon Hunters and performed onstage by Jae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami — the voices behind Huntr/X. That international pop moment is paired with a more solemn segment: Jessie Ware will perform a special "In Memoriam" tribute, delivering a cover of a Barbra Streisand classic for a tribute montage.
Among the evening’s highest-profile honors, Donna Langley will receive the BAFTA Fellowship, the organization’s lifetime-achievement accolade. Langley’s selection marks a milestone in the awards’ recognition of studio leadership and will be one of the evening’s headline moments in addition to the competitive categories.
Nominees to watch and what could shape Oscar momentum
Two films are leading the field in nominations and are poised to dominate conversations on the night: One Battle After Another tops the list with 14 nominations, followed closely by Sinners with 13. These heavy hitters, along with nominations for actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Michael B. Jordan and Jacob Elordi, position the BAFTAs as a key staging ground for the final-quarter awards push.
Beyond the top-nominated titles, the guest list reads like an awards-season who’s who: directors, performers and industry figures whose presence will help set the tone for the run-up to the Academy Awards. Wins here often presage Oscar success, particularly in acting and filmmaking categories, and the evening’s results will be closely scrutinized for signs of shifting momentum.
How to follow the show
Broadcasters and streaming partners typically provide live coverage and highlights for the BAFTA ceremony; details about international broadcast windows and local listings are finalized closer to the date. Expect comprehensive red carpet coverage, in-house presentations of winners and curated clips from the night to appear across broadcast and digital services shortly after the event concludes. Fans planning to tune in should check local listings and official schedules for the most current viewing information.
As the BAFTAs return to a London stage on Feb. 22, 2026 (ET), the evening promises a blend of international pop spectacle, solemn remembrance and awards-season drama — with kate hudson among the familiar faces sharing the spotlight.
