The Golden Globes will kick off with a new marquee event called Golden Eve, which is set to take place on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 8 p.m. PT/ET on CBS. This televised special will honor this year’s recipients of the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Carol Burnett Award, with Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker as the honorees, respectively.
Golden Eve will be a one-hour celebration featuring speeches, exclusive footage, and the presentations of the two awards. The event will also be available to stream live via various services, including DirecTV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV, all of which are offering free trials for new subscribers. Additionally, viewers can catch the event through Paramount+ Premium, while those with the Essential plan will be able to access it on demand the following day.
This year’s Golden Eve is billed as an evolution of the inaugural Golden Gala that celebrated Viola Davis and Ted Danson in 2025. According to CBS Entertainment, the upcoming show will provide an in-depth look into the honorees’ legacies, personal stories, and memorable moments from the Golden Globes.
The Cecil B. DeMille Award, named after the iconic filmmaker and first introduced in 1952, has honored a plethora of Hollywood legends, including the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, and Oprah Winfrey. The Carol Burnett Award, on the other hand, recognizes outstanding contributions to television regardless of the medium, with previous recipients including Ellen DeGeneres and Ryan Murphy.
Viewers eager to see Golden Eve can find multiple options to stream the event for free, thanks to the complimentary trial offerings from streaming services. DirecTV provides a five-day free trial with subscription packages starting at $19.99 per month, while Fubo’s plans begin at $55.99, with discounted options for the first month. Paramount+ also offers a seven-day free trial, requiring the Premium plan for live access at $12.99 per month. Lastly, Hulu includes a three-day trial for its live TV service, which also bundles Disney+ and ESPN+.
As excitement builds for the Golden Globes and the Golden Eve event, fans look forward to celebrating the contributions of these iconic entertainers and the meaningful legacy they continue to create in the industry.