From Emmys to Oscars and Grammys, here's the 2024-25 awards season calendar with key dates

It’s that time of the year to turn our attention to the upcoming trophy show timeline. Here is a comprehensive list of key awards shows and nomination dates to mark on your calendar as we approach Oscar season and beyond.

25th November 2024: International Emmy Awards
Celebrating excellence in television programming produced and initially aired outside the United States, the International Emmys will kick off the awards season.

2nd December 2024: Gotham Awards
Recognising the best in independent film, the Gotham Awards set the stage for the indie film circuit.

5th December 2024: Critics Choice Awards TV Nominations
The Critics Choice Association announces its nominees for the best in television, setting the tone for the TV awards.

9th December 2024: Golden Globe Awards Nominations
One of the most anticipated announcements, the Golden Globes nominations highlight the best in both film and television.

12th December 2024: Critics Choice Awards Film Nominations
Following the TV nominations, the Critics Choice Awards reveal their film nominations, spotlighting potential Oscar contenders.

17th December 2024: Oscars Shortlists
The Academy releases shortlists in several categories, including Documentary Feature, International Feature, Makeup and Hairstyling, Original Score, Original Song, Sound, Visual Effects, and Shorts.

5th January 2025: Golden Globe Awards
The Golden Globes ceremony, known for its lively and unpredictable atmosphere, kicks off the major awards season.

8th January 2025: SAG Awards Nominations
The Screen Actors Guild announces its nominations, a key indicator of potential Oscar nominees due to the overlap in voting members.

17th January 2025: Oscar Nominations
The pinnacle of the awards season, the Academy Awards nominations will be unveiled, setting the final stage for the Oscars.

2nd February 2025: Grammy Awards
The music industry’s biggest night, the Grammys, will honour the best recordings, compositions, and artists of the year.

16th February 2025: BAFTA Film Awards
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) hosts its annual awards, recognising excellence in film and serving as a precursor to the Oscars.

2nd March 2025: Oscars
The 97th Academy Awards will cap off the awards season with Hollywood’s most prestigious ceremony, celebrating the best in film.

18th May 2025: American Music Awards
Moved from its usual October slot, the AMAs will honor the year’s top music artists and albums based on fan votes.

2nd June 2025: Gotham TV Awards
A new addition to the awards season, the Gotham TV Awards will recognise excellence in television, focusing on independent productions.

8th June 2025: Tony Awards
Broadway’s biggest night, the Tonys, will celebrate the best in theatre, closing out the 2024-25 awards season.

This awards season promises to be packed with excitement, surprises, and memorable moments as we celebrate the best in entertainment across film, television, music, and theatre. Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar and stay tuned for the latest updates and highlights from each ceremony.