Get ready to host your Golden Globes watch party award show! I’m sharing tips on how to host an award watch party, what to serve, as well as free Golden Globes printables to use.
How To Host A Golden Globes Watch Party + Free Printables To Use
The Golden Globes Award show is just around the corner, and it’s a great excuse to have a party. If you’re a big movie buff or love to watch your favorite celebrity win, then I’m sure you’re planning something fun for Sunday’s award night.
I look forward to the award show season, don’t you? Now, I don’t watch every single award show, but I have several favorites. A few days ago, the husband asked me about hosting a few friends over for a dinner party. Then, as we were brainstorming, we thought, how about turning our little get-together into an award show viewing party? This would be a fun way to not only entertain our friends but to bring a Lil’ bit of polish and shine to eating and merry-making.
Hosting A Golden Globes Viewing Party
If you’re planning to host a Golden Globes Award Show Party, here are some tips to help you plan + host a successful party.
Note: Due to the current pandemic, we highly encourage you to plan a virtual Golden Globes watch party. We’ve shared some tips on hosting virtual parties previously on the blog, so be sure to check out those tips.
First things first. Before you do ANYTHING, you need a plan.
- The Golden Globes for 2021 is on February 28th, 2021, at 8 PM EST.
- How many people do you want to invite? (Also, will you email invites, create a social media invite, text message or send via mail?) And make sure they RSVP!
- Do you have the capacity to host all of the people you invite? Look over the layout of your home to figure out how you can make it work. Our house is a little on the smaller side, so I have to get creative with finding places to seat guests.
- What type of food do you want to serve? You can check out the recipes we recommend below for ideas and inspiration. Then, there are always recipe ideas to find on Pinterest. When in doubt, make recipes you are SURE will be a success!
- What types of drinks will you serve? Alcoholic or non-alcoholic? It’s ideal to have both, just in case your guests prefer mocktails instead of a cocktail.
- Do you have any friends with food allergies, vegan, gluten-free, etc.?
- How much do you plan to spend? (Create a budget for your party. This is crucial!)
- Since this is an award show dinner party, will you have people dress up? Character or themed dinners are a LOT of fun!
What you need to do prep for your viewing party
Once you know the date for the Golden Globes, it’s time to start prepping for the party. About two weeks before the party, make a list of all the things you will need. This includes creating a cleaning schedule. For me, I don’t clean my house until the day or so before the party. With three teen boys running around, it’s only going to get dirty. Always make time to clean bathrooms, living rooms, and dining rooms—pretty much plan on cleaning everywhere.
A week before the party, sit down and create your grocery list. Be sure to think of EVERYTHING you may need (this includes buying toilet paper). The award show is typically held on a weekend, so try to shop the weekend before or at the beginning of the week. Don’t forget to think about your party decorations or them items! Will you use paper products, or do you plan to pull out the good china? With today’s modern conveniences, I love to order my groceries online and schedule a pickup. This is an excellent option if you don’t have time to shop in-store.
Also, double-check to make sure all guests have RSVP’d for the party.
Look over your menu. What items can you prep and store a few days before the party? On the day of, you want to be as organized as possible, so prepping food ahead of time will save you a lot of time and energy.
The night before the party, double-check what needs to be cleaned. Focus on the areas where guests will frequent the most: dining room, bathroom, living room, entryway, etc.
Be sure you have air fresheners and essentials stocked in the bathroom. The Febreze Plugins or Small Spaces are my go-to when I want to have my space smelling fresh ahead of time and throughout the party.
This is also a good time to think about your cooking strategy for tomorrow. Which dishes need to be prepared first, last, served hot, etc.?
Need some inspiration on how to set up your space for an award show party? See how we put together this black + gold idea for an award night watch party.
Golden Globes 2021
It’s the day of the party! Get up early, so you have time to cook and get everything together. Hopefully, if you have followed my tips, you have everything you’ll need, and you’re going to rock this Golden Globes party OUT!
When are the Golden Globes this year?
For the 2021 Golden Globes, it will air on Sunday, February 28th, starting at 8 PM EST.
Where can I watch the live coverage of the Golden Globes?
Live coverage for the Golden Globes will start on Sunday, February 28th at 4 pm EST on (E!). They will also live stream on their social media channels.
The Golden Globes award show will air on NBC starting at 8 PM EST on Sunday, February 28th, 2021. You can watch it live on NBC via your cable provider, as well as several services that will live stream the Gloden Globes. (YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling, etc.).
Free Golden Globes Bingo Printable
Of course, watching an award show together will be one of the highlights of the evening. Let’s take it up a notch! I put together a Bingo Award Show printable for you to use. Each sheet has funny ideas such as someone cries, someone photobombs a selfie; the winner mentions kids, etc. Whoever gets a Bingo wins! Have a small prize (optional), or the winner walks away with bragging rights.
You can also use these themed Golden Globe Bingo printables at your viewing party. The fun thing about these bingo printables is the versatility. Whether you’re planning an in-person watch party or a virtual watch party, these award printables will work for any setting.
Free Golden Globes Ballot Printable for 2021
Do you like to predict who’s going to win best picture or best actor? Put your skills to the test by printing out this free Golden Globes Ballot and fill it out before the show starts on Sunday. 
Free Golden Globes Ballot Cards To Print
Another creative + interactive way to entertain your guests (or yourself) while watching the award show is using these Golden Globe ballot cards.
We used a similar one for our Oscar watch party and thought it would be fun to have this type of ballot for a Golden Globes watch party. You can also use our free Ballot card (grab the free ballot card download). While the award show is going on, you can your guests accept the ballot card (if they won that category), as well as giving them a statue. You can order a set of 12 here.
Golden Globe Food Ideas
Taquitos &Mini Tacos Grazing Board
Mini Cheese Balls Appetizers (perfect for individual serving)
Angus Steak Bruschetta Appetizers
Fresh Layered Salad with Blackberry Vinaigrette (great for individual serving)
Avocado, Sweet Potato & Gruyère Cheese Dip
Iced Sweet Melon Martini {great recipe here}
46 Non-Alcoholic Drinks + Mocktail Ideas To Serve At Parties
Golden Globes Afterparty
Whew! You made it! The party is over, and the last guest has finally finished their Iced Sweet Melon Martini and walked out the door! About time, right? Also, make sure there is a designated driver for everyone or call a taxi/uber if you think a guest may need one.
So, now it’s time to clean up. If you have friends like my friends, they are good at helping out without being asked. I don’t make it a habit to have guests clean up, but I won’t say no. Since we’re good at prepping and planning ahead of time and have a dishwasher, our clean-up process is usually pretty straightforward. We also use quality paper products, which makes the aftermath a breeze.
In the following days, follow-up with your guests, thanking them for coming to your award show party. Also, take the time to evaluate how you did.
- Did the food come out okay?
- Did you have too many people? Not enough people?
- Did your guests enjoy the food? Entertainment, etc.?
- Did you stay on budget?
And the final question is, are you going to host again next year?
If you can answer YES to all of these questions, then my friend, you have successfully pulled off a FABULOUS Award Show party!
Do you have plans to host a Golden Globes watch party? I would love to hear about it! And if you have a few tips, be sure to drop them down in the comments below.
Post Created 1/2016 | Updated 2/2021
That’s one classy set up. I love the slip covers and the runner. Everything about this is gorgeous.
Wow that looks classy! I think I could use a couple of your decorating pointers just for my house in general. I’m gonna have to come over your house for the award show I need to try all the food you have there.
We never watch any of the award shows, but I would go to an award show party if I was invited. Sounds like fun.
This looks like one amazing party! Your place settings are gorgeous and these are wonderful tips to hosting a great award show party!
What a gorgeous party set up! I love the look of this party. What great ideas!
I love how your tablescape can transform a low key, causal party into something really elegant looking. Just because it’s not a fancy dress up party, doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a beautiful setting!
Now, this is a party I’d want to attend! Fantastic job!!!!
This looks so elegant and fancy! I’m not sure I have enough adult friends to have a party, but the seats could definitely be filled with little ones! lol Would be spectacular to be invited to one however!
What an elegant setting! And all of the beautiful food is making me hungry already. This gives me an idea. Thank you!
These are great tips for throwing a fantastic party. I think I want to throw one now and I am definitely prepared!
What a fun idea for a party! I love your place settings! Those chargers are amazing.
I want to come to your dinner party! But , then I would be worried I might drip something on all that white! But, it sure looks amazing.
I love this table setting. I always have a few girlfriends over to watch the award shows. We like looking at the dresses.
Your table settings and party ideas look beautiful for any type of event.
What an amazing classy set up! I would love to wear a fancy gown to a party like that!
Love all your ideas for hosting an awards show party in your home. I love all the colors you selected.
I want to go to your Awards Party! Looks like a really awesome setup!
I love this elegant set up! I love white theme, you are so creative.. Love the ideas!
What a beautiful setup. I want to attend your party. 🙂
Those centerpieces are so beautiful. I love the idea to host an awards show!