The Hollywood Reporter has published a continuously updated guide to the parties and events surrounding the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, which take place on 14 September 2026 and will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay. The guide tracks the flurry of industry gatherings that traditionally precede and follow the ceremony, from red carpet unveilings to studio and agency receptions honouring nominees.

Highlights include a TV Guide Magazine cocktail party for top showrunners, an L.A. Live red carpet rollout that will notably be blue this year to mark NBC's 100th anniversary, and The Creative Coalition's Humanitarian Awards honouring stars including John Stamos and Famke Janssen. Talent agencies UTA and WME are hosting dinners for clients such as the Hacks showrunners, Jean Smart and Steve Carell, while studios including A24 and NBCUniversal are celebrating their nominations. Other fixtures include the BAFTA TV Tea Party, official Emmy gifting suites, and the Motion Picture & Television Fund's 20th annual Emmys Eve benefit, featuring a performance from The Pitt's nominated song "Need Someone".