The Newport Beach Film Festival

10/06/2026

📺 Tune in to PBS SoCal on Thursday, June 11th at 10:00 PM for the broadcast premiere of the 9th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival UK & IE HONOURS presented by Visit Newport Beach.

The 9th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival UK & IE HONOURS presented by Visit Newport Beach recognizes and celebrates outstanding UK and Irish talent in film and television.

From the historic Raffles London at The OWO hotel, the show features Variety’s 10 Brits to Watch and interviews with Dame Pippa Harris, Icon Winner: Jennifer Saunders Artists of Distinction: Sam Claflin, Shirley Henderson, and Timothy Spall Spotlight Artists: Damson Idris, Wunmi Mosaku Breakout Artists: Harry Melling, Jay Lycurgo, and Noah Jupe, with special appearance by Paul Mescal.

Starting June 11th, the 9th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival UK & IE HONOURS presented by Visit Newport Beach will be available to stream on pbs.org and pbssocal.org.

Check your local listings for broadcast schedules.

PBS SoCal
https://www.pbssocal.org/

Preview:
https://www.pbs.org/video/9th-annual-newport-beach-film-festival-uk-honours-preview/

03/06/2026

29/05/2026

📺 Celebrate stellar talent in television and comedy at the Newport Beach TV Fest ONE-ON-ONE Series!

✨​ Mindy Kaling
Join us for a special live taping of The Hollywood Reporter’s podcast featuring Mindy Kaling, moderated by Scott Feinberg. An Emmy-nominated writer, Tony Award-winning producer, bestselling author, director, and actor, Kaling will be honored with the Artist of Distinction Award during the event. From The Mindy Project and Never Have I Ever to The S*x Lives of College Girls and Netflix’s Running Point, Kaling has become one of television’s most influential creative voices, known for championing fresh comedic storytelling and female-led series that resonate with audiences worldwide.

✨​ Seth MacFarlane
Join us for a live taping of THR's Awards Chatter podcast with host Scott Feinberg, featuring Seth MacFarlane, the multi-hyphenate creator behind Family Guy, American Dad!, The Orville, and Peacock’s Ted. MacFarlane will receive the Maverick Award in recognition of his groundbreaking impact across television, film, and music, and for his work on Ted, the hit prequel series following the foul-mouthed teddy bear and his best friend John Bennett navigating life in 1990s Boston.

✨​ Sebastian Maniscalco
Enjoy a sit down conversation with acclaimed comedian Sebastian Maniscalco as he receives the Stand Up Comedy Special of the Year Award. Maniscalco is a record-breaking comedian and one of the highest-grossing touring acts in the world, known for his dynamic physical comedy and sharp, observational storytelling. His latest special, It Ain’t Right, debuted as Hulu’s top title within 24 hours as part of its Hularious slate.

✨​ Andy Cohen
Go behind the scenes as Emmy award winner, Andy Cohen receives Variety’s Creative Impact in Television Award at the Newport Beach TV Fest. As a longtime Bravo executive, television host, author, and producer, Cohen has left a lasting impression on the industry. In this special conversation hosted by Kate Aurthur, Cohen will reflect on his career and share insights into the evolution of reality TV and the 20th anniversary of The Real Housewives of Orange County.

Tickets https://www.nbtvfest.com/

28/05/2026

📺 Check out the incredible lineup of talent coming to Newport Beach! We are beyond excited to present this fabulous event at the iconic Lido Theater.

Join Newport Beach TV Fest on Saturday, June 6th at 8:00pm for the 2026 Breakout Awards and Panel presented by Gold Derby!

👏 Congratulations to the honorees!

✨Owen Thiele (Adults)

✨Shabana Azeez (The Pitt)

✨Paul Anthony Kelly (Love Story)

✨Ashley Padilla (SNL)

✨Thomas Doherty (Paradise)

✨Karolina Wydra (Pluribus)

The panel will be moderated by Gold Derby editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum.

Tickets on sale now https://www.nbtvfest.com/

21/05/2026

"Survivor" will be honored with the Legacy Award at the Newport Beach TV Fest on June 6.

21/05/2026

🔥 Congratulations to Survivor, recipient of the Newport Beach TV Fest Legacy Award.

Join Newport Beach TV Fest on June 6th for an exciting all-star contestants panel celebrating Survivor 50 and the show's 25th anniversary!

The event will feature appearances from iconic players, who will reflect on Survivor’s evolution, share behind the scenes stories from the series, and discuss the legacy of one of television’s most influential competition shows:

✨Aubry Bracco
✨Rick Devens
✨Tiffany Ervin
✨Ozzy Lusth
✨Dee Valladares
✨Rizo Velovic

Lido Theater
3459 Via Lido
Newport Beach, CA 92663

Tickets now on sale https://www.nbtvfest.com/

12/05/2026

The writer, actress and producer, who is currently in Emmy contention for the second season of the Netflix comedy series 'Running Point,' will be celebrated on the fest's opening night, June 4.

06/05/2026

📺 Join Newport Beach TV Fest on June 7th for an extraordinary evening celebrating Seth MacFarlane at the Lido Theater in Newport Beach!!

Experience a live taping of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter hosted by Scott Feinberg featuring a conversation with Seth MacFarlane, the multi-hyphenate creator behind Family Guy, American Dad!, The Orville, and Peacock’s Ted.

Following the discussion, Newport Beach TV Fest will present Seth MacFarlane with the Maverick Award in recognition of his groundbreaking impact across television, film, and music, and for his work on Ted, the hit prequel series following the foul-mouthed teddy bear and his best friend John Bennett navigating life in 1990s Boston.

The event will take place at the historic Lido Theater in Newport Beach on Sunday, June 7th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. Doors open at 5:30 PM.

Tickets now on sale https://www.nbtvfest.com/

🏖️ Visit Newport Beach Fuzzy Door

05/05/2026

Stars from ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Pluribus’ headline breakout award panel at Newport Beach TV Fest 🔗 Link below ⬇️

05/05/2026

See you at Newport Beach TV Fest on June 7th for a sit down conversation. Tickets available at nbtvfest.com