The Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard took place on Sunday 12 April at the Royal Albert Hall in London, hosted by Nick Mohammed. The ceremony will shine a spotlight on the last 50 years of the awards, with amazing performances from the biggest and brightest shows, a dazzling array of stars and special moments to celebrate our 50^th anniversary.

Performances this year include Evita, Into The Woods, Paddington The Musical, Phantom of the Opera, The Producers, Shucked, The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry and Wicked.

You can watch the show on BBC iPlayer or listen again to a special BBC Radio 2 show hosted by Jo Whiley on BBC Sounds.

Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre and are Britain’s most prestigious stage honours. The awards were previously known as the Society of West End Theatre Awards (or SWET Awards!), before being renamed in 1984 after Laurence Olivier, in recognition of his contribution to British theatre both as an actor and a director.

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Olivier Awards 2026 winners

Past Winners

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Olivier Awards with Cunard

The cast of The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button performing on stage at the Royal Albert Hall at the Olivier Awards 2025.

Our Partners

Stream last year’s full ceremony, as well as performances and speeches from the last decade, on the Official London Theatre YouTube channel.

Nicole Scherzinger accepting an Olivier Award for Sunset Boulevard at the Olivier Awards 2024.

How the Olivier Award winners are chosen

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How is an Olivier Award Made?

Photographers on the green carpet at the Olivier Awards 2025.

Press Centre

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London Theatre at Sea

Olivier Awards statues (Photo: Pamela Raith)

In Memoriam

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