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The most significant evening in the theater world is here. The 79th Annual Tony Awards will honor the premier plays, musicals, and performances of the 2025–2026 Broadway season from New York City’s famed Radio City Music Hall. Presiding over this year’s ceremony is Grammy-winning artist P!nk, marking her inaugural time hosting the Tony Awards. While renowned for chart-topping hits such as “Just Give Me a Reason,” “Raise Your Glass,” and “So What,” P!nk is also a devoted theater enthusiast whose music has been featured in Broadway productions like Moulin Rouge! The Musical and & Juliet.
According to executive producers Jack Sussman, Sarah Levine Hall, and Raj Kapoor, P!nk’s profound appreciation for Broadway made her the perfect choice to lead the event. “She’s participating because she’s an avid supporter and desires to be present,” Sussman shared with People. “Her involvement isn’t driven by an upcoming movie or album release.” The producers have also hinted at an elaborate program filled with performances and unexpected moments, with Hall commenting, “We’re eager for audiences to discover what awaits them on Sunday. I believe theater fans will be very pleased with our arrangements.”
Below, discover the scheduled start time for the 2026 Tony Awards and information on how to view the ceremony as it unfolds live.
What Day Are the Tony Awards 2026?
The 79th Annual Tony Awards will unfold on Sunday, June 7, 2026, broadcast live from New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. This esteemed ceremony recognizes the finest productions and performances from the 2025–2026 Broadway season.
Among the productions garnering the most nominations this year are The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon!, both leading with an impressive 12 nominations each, closely followed by Ragtime with 11 nods. Other significant contenders vying for awards include Titaníque, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Liberation, and The Balusters.
What Time Do the Tonys Start?
The main Tony Awards presentation commences at 8 p.m. Eastern Time / 5 p.m. Pacific Time and is slated to conclude by 11 p.m. Eastern Time. Prior to the main telecast, audiences can tune into The Tony Awards: Act One, a live pre-show hosted by Laura Benanti and Tituss Burgess, which begins streaming at 6:35 p.m. ET / 3:35 p.m. PT.
How to Watch the 2026 Tony Awards
Viewers can catch the 2026 Tony Awards live on the CBS network or stream the event via Paramount+ Premium. Subscribers to Paramount+ Essential will have access to watch the show on demand the day after it airs. Before the primary broadcast commences, The Tony Awards: Act One will be available for free streaming on Pluto TV, featuring the presentation of several awards before the grand celebration of Broadway officially begins.