Red Carpet Roll Out In Newport Beach For TV's Biggest Stars

So Cal’s beloved seaside destination - Newport Beach is being transformed this week into a lively gathering place for television fans, industry insiders, and award-season buzz.

Open to the public, this fun-filled event will be one of the largest gatherings of Guild and Television Academy voters outside of Los Angeles and New York. It’s a rare opportunity for locals and tourists to experience the glamour of the entertainment world in a more intimate coastal setting.

The Newport Beach TV Fest schedule includes:

• Thursday, June 5 @ 7 PM — Awards Chatter Live Podcast with Mindy Kaling
• Friday, June 5 @ 7 PM — Andy Cohen receives Variety’s Creative Impact in Television Award, in conversation with Variety managing editor Kate Aurthur, including a round of “Plead the Fifth”
• Saturday, June 6 @ 4 PM — The Landman Ensemble Panel: Billy Bob Thornton, Andy Garcia, Ali Larter, and Michelle Randolph accept the Outstanding Ensemble – Drama Series Award
• Saturday, June 6 @ 8 PM — Breakout Award Panel presented by Gold Derby, honoring rising stars Shabana Azeez (The Pitt), Thomas Doherty (Paradise), Paul Anthony Kelly (Love Story), Ashley Padilla (SNL), Owen Thiele (Adults), and Karolina Wydra (Pluribus)
• Sunday, June 7 @ 12 PM — The Shrinking Ensemble Panel: Jason Segel, Christa Miller, Michael Urie, Jessica Williams, and more accept the Outstanding Ensemble – Comedy Series Award
• Sunday, June 7 @ 4 PM — Sebastian Maniscalco receives the Comedy Special of the Year Award for his Hulu special It Ain’t Right
• Sunday, June 7 @ 6 PM — Awards Chatter Live Podcast with Seth MacFarlane

Tickets are available at nbtvfest.com.

Plan a staycation or long weekend getaway to Newport Beach. In between the scheduled events, rent a Duffy boat to explore the harbor sheltering more than 9,000 boats. Rent a kayak or bicycle to explore 10 miles of pristine beachfront. It’s also home to one of the best surfing spots in California.