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Awards Celebration
The Finalists and Artists of the Year will be revealed at the Awards Celebration.
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ATTIRE
Polished and put-together
WHEN
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 @ 6 PM
WHERE
PARKING
The current rate for performance parking in the parking structures $15 (credit card only). Please note that Segerstrom Center for the Arts neither owns nor operates any of the parking garages and rates are subject to change.
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Valet Parking is available for $30 on Town Center Drive, in the circle in front of the main theater.
It is free to park at South Coast Plaza, HOWEVER, parking there is reserved for clientele of the mall who are currently shopping or dining. Parking your vehicle at South Coast Plaza while attending a performance may result in your vehicle being towed.
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*Subject to change.​
Announcements
The formal announcement of the nominees, semifinalists, finalists and Artists of the Year are published by The Orange County Register in their print and online editions.
NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
Sunday, March 15, 2026
SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED
Sunday, April 19, 2026
FINALISTS & ARTISTS OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED -- In Print
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Semifinalist Interviews
Nominees will be notified if they have been chosen as a semifinalist in early- to mid-February.
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Interviews will take place on the Chapman University campus.
DANCE INTERVIEWS
Saturday, March 21, 2026
THEATER INTERVIEWS
Monday, March 23, 2026
VOCAL MUSIC INTERVIEWS
Tueday, March 24, 2026
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC INTERVIEWS
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
MEDIA ARTS INTERVIEWS
Thursday, March 26, 2026
FINE ARTS INTERVIEWS
Friday, March 27, 2026
FILM & TV INTERVIEWS
Saturday, April 4, 2026