Oscars 2026 performers: The excitement around the 98th Academy Awards continues to build as organisers reveal a star-studded line-up of musical performers set
to take the stage. The ceremony, scheduled for March 15, 2026, will feature elaborate musical tributes inspired by two of the year’s most talked-about films, Sinners and KPop Demon Hunters.
The prestigious awards night will unfold at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and celebrate achievements across 24 categories in global cinema.
Oscars 2026 performers
According to organisers, the ceremony will feature live performances of the Oscar-nominated songs I Lied to You from Sinners and Golden from KPop Demon Hunters. Executive producer Raj Kapoor and co-executive producer Katy Mullan announced the line-up through an official statement. They explained, “This year, our music performances are inspired by two of the most powerful cultural phenomena in film: ‘Sinners,’ the most nominated film in Oscars history, and ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ a global pop culture sensation.”
The tribute to KPop Demon Hunters will include a vibrant stage performance of the song “Golden.” The number will feature a fusion of traditional Korean instruments and modern choreography inspired by the film’s folklore themes.
Artists EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, who provided the singing voices for the song, will take part in the performance. Meanwhile, the tribute to Sinners will bring together a powerful ensemble of musicians and performers. Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq will perform the Oscar-nominated track I Lied to You.
The performance will also include contributions from celebrated artists and performers such as Misty Copeland, Buddy Guy, Eric Gales, Brittany Howard, Christone Kingfish Ingram, Shaboozey, and Alice Smith, among others.
Comedian and TV personality Conan O’Brien will return to host the Oscars for the second consecutive year.
