Hollywood's awards season is here, and it is more exuberant and glamorous than ever. The Golden Globes, amongst the top celebrations of the entertainment world, have not just added a glittering new event but have instead elongated the entire calendar of Tinseltown's celebrations of the finest with a new event, Golden Eve. 

Golden Eve, being a lead-in event to the Globe Week, is a spectacular affair of its own. The icons, legends, and stars all descend the red carpet and pose to farm aura, kicking off as a pre-celebration even before the main gala.

Take a look at how to watch Golden Eve and what to expect from this novel event.

This year's first-ever primetime special, Golden Eve, began broadcasting on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 8 PM ET/PT on CBS. It is a significant primetime event that opens the week of the awards, leading to the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards scheduled on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Besides airing on CBS, the Golden Eve can be streamed on Paramount+ via the live CBS affiliate feed for Paramount+ Premium subscribers starting at the same time. Not to worry if live TV cannot be accessed, as subscribers of Paramount+ Essential will receive on-demand access after the live airing, which also includes digital replays later in the season.

It is a common practice for Paramount+ to offer a free trial, which new subscribers can take advantage of to watch Golden Eve for free. Meanwhile, to stream the event, just switch to either of these TV streaming services that carry the CBS network: DirecTV, Fubo, Paramount+ Premium, or Hulu + Live TV. 

People in different countries should verify local listings and streaming agreements, as the availability of local network affiliates and streaming services could differ by region. Golden Eve is now streaming in more than 185 countries, honoring the likes of Hollywood legends Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker, among others.

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Having been such a rich part of the Hollywood culture, glamor is just the tip of the grand iceberg that the Golden Eve is.

Before the Golden Globes 2026 strut the legacy carpets, its latest marquee event, Golden Eve 2026, is an hour-long, star-studded ceremony taking place at The Beverly Hilton. Evolving from last year's Golden Gala, which honored Cecil B. DeMille Award-recipient Viola Davis and Carol Burnett Award-recipient Ted Danson, this new exclusive special presents an unparalleled view of this year's honorees.

"The 2026 edition evolves into GOLDEN EVE, an exclusive special offering viewers an unprecedented insider’s look at the honorees’ legacy, personal stories, unforgettable Golden Globes moments and curated career retrospectives," describes the CBS Entertainment press release for the event.

Golden Eve honors two of the greatest Hollywood icons: Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker, in celebration of their creative excellence. They are the recipients of the Cecil B. DeMille Award and Carol Burnett Award this year.

A host of superstars, including Harrison Ford, Amanda Seyfried, Natasha Rothwell, Mindy Kaling, B.J. Novak, Alan Cumming, Viola Davis, Ted Danson, and more, also attended the event. Apart from the award presentations, the event also features red carpet moments and exhibits the lifetime achievements and cultural impact of these artists, thus setting an uplifting mood for the Golden Globes weekend.

Regardless of whether watching it live on CBS, streaming it through Paramount+, or later on catching the highlights, the Golden Eve is a new chapter in the awards season tradition.

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