Olivier Awards 2026: Full list of nominations as Paddington and Into the Woods dominate
Nick Mohammed will host the Olivier Awards at The Royal Albert Hall in April
www.independent.co.ukHere’s the latest on the 2026 Laurence Olivier Awards.
- The nominations: Paddington The Musical and Into the Woods lead with 11 nominations each. This is the most-nominated slate of the year, tying for the record in Olivier history.[2][3]
- The ceremony: Scheduled for 12 April 2026 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Nick Mohammed is set to host the event.[3][7]
- Notable winners and details: Paddington The Musical emerged as a big winner in the awards, tying the record for most Olivier wins by a musical with seven awards at the ceremony.[1][4]
- Broadcast and coverage: The BBC is expected to broadcast the ceremony live on the night of 12 April 2026, following prior announcements about host and schedule.[7][8]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise nominees-and-winners table and a brief recap of major category winners.